the inside temperature on the panel read -40 how do i rest or change this

Asked by vangene50 May 22, 2012 at 06:31 PM about the 1999 BMW 5 Series 528i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

inside temp read -40 have tried to reset but is still stays the same even tried to disconnect the cables and nothing
happened

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Check the sensor in the wheelarch extention at the front bumper, if its been damaged or torn off that is the reading you will get, also if its internally faulty

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Luke is absolutely right on this. There is a great tendency, especially after 13/14 years for the wire leads to pull loose or for the sensor to have simply fallen off. It's a cheap and easy play and play fix. Bavarian Autosport External Air Temperature Sensor - for on board computer Part # 65 81 6 905 133 $ 34.95

The information above is correct the outside or ambient temp sensor is located in te under panel before the front tire. If the panel is missing/broken replace it as well. BMW sells a connector and wire terminals to repair this. Replace the sensor and its connector/wires.

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