Info centre- Engine temperature & external temperature

[timrosser]

Hi, after my recent repair & spray work my info centre has suddenly stopped giving a reading for the external temperature- it always comes up at -40. It had stopped giving an engine temperature some time ago- but I can still see how things are with the oil temp, est distance, mgg, mpg ave etc so I assume the info centre is ok?

Also, although my speedo & rev counter are fine, my odometer (that is the thing that counts the mileage right?) and the mini- resettable odometer have stopped working. This happened around the time that the external temperature gave up. So it may be one two or three problems, so any advice much appreciated!

[chriskay]

The -40 reading of ext. temp. indicates open circuit. Maybe just the lead disconnected at the sensor behind the front grille.

[glasgowjim]

It is as Chris said but if you cant find a broken wire it may then be a faulty sensor( Plenty of those around. ) but I would go with a broken wire first.

[timrosser]

I think I may have spotted that very lead- looks a bit like a usb one but a touch wider? Thanks guys- I might be on later asking where I should plug it in if I cant find it!

[chriskay]

I think I may have spotted that very lead- looks a bit like a usb one but a touch wider? Thanks guys- I might be on later asking where I should plug it in if I cant find it!

Doesn't sound right. From memory it will be round and have 2 wires. Unless, of course, there's more than one type of sensor.

[timrosser]

Hi guys, the position of the actual sensor is proving a challenge, any ideas where & what I should be looking for?

[glasgowjim]

External temp sensor is located on the front grille below the badge . Small black and round.

Engine temp sensor : standing facing the distributor cap it is round the right hand side of engine block (single push on wire)

[timrosser]

I love you Jim!!! Thanks so much!