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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: dandor on 25 January 2015, 18:48:48

Title: outside temp displays 'f'
Post by: dandor on 25 January 2015, 18:48:48

Hi guys, I've just upgraded from a CD to a cdx, loving the car so far, only problem I have is where the outside temp should be displayed I'm just seeing the letter 'f'. My new temp sensor arrived today and immediately i fit it to the car. I thought this would be the end of it and all would be fine. However I jumped in the car and sure enough I'm still getting the 'f' is there something I need to re-set or could it be something else? Many thanks in advance. dan

Title: Re: outside temp displays 'f'
Post by: TheBoy on 25 January 2015, 18:51:29

You need to trace the wiring behind the bumper, its likely damaged. If its a facelift, pop the bumper off, and check all way from sensor to connector near the NSF wheel. PFL seem not to suffer such problems, but carefully check connector at the sensor itself for corrosion.

Title: Re: outside temp displays 'f'
Post by: dandor on 25 January 2015, 18:58:20

Thanks for your reply, I'll have a closer look tomorrow and let you know how I get on.

Title: Re: outside temp displays 'f'
Post by: 4x4 on 25 January 2015, 21:09:02

It could be faulty sensor if youve purchased 2nd hand,its same sensor thats fitted to vectra,astra,corsa ,worth a trip to a scrappy and aquire some

Title: Re: outside temp displays 'f'
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 January 2015, 21:50:08

It's telling you that it's F - ing cold!  :o  ;D

Title: Re: outside temp displays 'f'
Post by: Andy B on 25 January 2015, 22:03:05

Quote from: 4x4 on 25 January 2015, 21:09:02

It could be faulty sensor if youve purchased 2nd hand ....

but it's more likely to be iffy wiring  ;) ;)

Title: Re: outside temp displays 'f'
Post by: dandor on 26 January 2015, 17:48:49

Hi guys, got it sorted. Disconnected the sensor and the multiplug, sprayed them with wd40. Reconnected it all and it came straight back on. Chuffed my heating system is all working again. Thanks very much for your help.