Outside temp gauge

[darreningram]

Is there any quick fix for the external temp display or does the whole thing need replaced?

 

[Olivier]

Was it working before?
Might just be the sensor disconnected. Try there first.

 

[andy27168]

What car is it? what are the symptons?
Most likely cause for failure of the outside temp. is the sensor, they are approx. £12-£14, and is fitted in the front bumper on the passenger side, most likely behind the lower small bumper grill.

 

[Benza750]

If its reading wrong check that it is located properly whet its meant to be, we see a lot that read higher as that have fallen in behind the bumper & get the heat from the engine

 

[darreningram]

Sorry, it is a 300ce- it hasn't worked for some time now- didn't realise you could change sensor? Where could I get one of those? Thanks

 

[stwat]

Is the screen blank or has it bled? (black covering part or most of the screen)

 

[andy27168]

Sorry, it is a 300ce- it hasn't worked for some time now- didn't realise you could change sensor? Where could I get one of those? Thanks

Hi,
As your car is quite early you might not be able to change just the sensor with early vehicles the sensor is part of a cable assembly that runs from the bumper (sensor) to the back of the cluster, but do enquire with MB as I,m unsure at what point they changed to a replaceable sensor.
That is of course if the display is ok, and not bled as the above post suggests, but if its just a blank screen then it can still be the sensor at fault.

 

[darreningram]

Display works fine- I might be able to wire a new sensor unit into old cable- thanks