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R50/53 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

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Old 04-29-2013, 02:49 PM
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Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

When I switch my tach to check the air temperature it gives me a reading of -40. I checked under my bumper and I found where the sensor once was but it is long gone, all is left is the clip and the wires... I bought air temperature sensor kit (wires, clip, and sensor). Was wondering if any body has any hints, tips, experience with replacing this sensor... I have the Bentley Service Manual for my 03' Mini but I could not find a single thing about this sensor. Any advice/help is greatly appreciated!

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Mike
 
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Old 04-29-2013, 03:02 PM
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What kind of hints are you looking for? It should be a plug and play. Is the connector gone and just bare wires?
 
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Old 04-29-2013, 03:21 PM
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Buy a new one...plug it in...
If the plug is gone...just solder in the new one, then use shrink wrap to seal the splice. The secure it in place....no bracket...sounds like a ziptie would work!! Not sure what kind of info you are looking for...hints? Lol.
 
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If the clip that the sensor connects to is still intact, just remove the bumper, plug it in and clip it into the bumper.
 
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