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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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does anyone know what this is it was hanging inbetween my grill and radiator with a broken mount i have a 97 zj with a 4.0
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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my 98 zj has that also. i assumed it was for the airbags or the console thermometer or something. not sure tho.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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I beleive that is the sensor for the ambiant air temperature.

It sends the temp to the overhead console readout. or wherever you compass/ temp readout is located.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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X2.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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X3
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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X4!
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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thanks guys can i just let it dangle there or should i mount it somewhere
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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If you want to know the outside temp run a self tappin screwing and mount it, if not just unplug or let it hang
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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so where do i mount it
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