In this video I repair a 2004 that is displaying the wrong outside temp. on the HVAC control unit. Please refer to your shop manual for the proper repair procedure.

28 thoughts on “Buick lesabre ambient outside temperature sensor incorrect”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Afra Ben says:

    Hy there, can you tell me please where is the ambient temperature sensor in lacrosse 2011 someone says behind the front bumper someone says behind the grill can't find it, can you help me i got no display of the current outside temperature only internal temperature i see you got all that tech support in your videos and i enjoy to watch them i bet you got the right answer thanks in advance efraim

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars M lez says:

    will this sensor affect radiator electrical fan speeds and a/c performance? my question is …is this sensor related to the HVAC? fan speeds depending on ambient temp? thanks in advance Erick…just curious

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Samuel White says:

    Hey! I have this issue but only when it rains or going through a car wash. Is the sensor bad or is it just loose and short circuiting?

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars F165 says:

    My 2001 Deville a/c blow warm on right side.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Humble Youth says:

    Hello South main auto question can the ambient sensor cause your car to cold start with high rpm

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pi63on says:

    Did your CEL turn on?

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pecos B52 says:

    I HAVE 2013 LEXUS RX 350 THE READING WAS BELOW ZERO WHEN WAS 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE..AI REPLACE THE SENSOR AD STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. NEED HELP ON THAT.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars onometre says:

    Everything in this car is so cheap

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Chiodetti says:

    Great Video!

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars shepherdguy says:

    On a 2002 Buick Lesabre, can you tell me if the manual climate control can be swapped out with a digital climate control like the one shown in this video? I have to replace mine and wanted to know if I had that option.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Fernandez says:

    How much would you charge a customer for that?

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bones007able says:

    Never understood how these work , being located in the grille…. wouldn't the air rushing in the grille going down the road affect the temp reading?

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AlbertaPatriot1985 says:

    I got a 2017 Ram 1500, and the ambient temperature sensor read -40 in September.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bob Jones says:

    I've got a '95 LaSabre, identical unit on the dash. My ambient temp is SOMETIMES accurate, but this morning it was about 12 degrees hotter than the air temp. Showed 92°. The actual temp was around 80°. I guess I'll give that a try. Also and if you have a link!! My A/C wont blow out of the center ducts, only defrost and floor vents. I hear it could be as simple as a bad vacuum line on the back of the module in the dash. Anyway, any help would be appreciated. BTW this temp was after I had driven cross town and back. Car was parked in shade in my parking space.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mario kampouridis says:

    hey eric i m getting no reading in my 07 jeep jk i ve replaced the sensor today and still get notbing but noticed sometimes it shows -39 or -37 but it varies and its random when the car does not move any idea what else it couls be?0

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars elias lopez says:

    Hi I'm having the same problem with my 2015 Chev Colorado .. can you please tell where the sensor located in this truck??

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alexander Kurek says:

    What about the coolent temp senor cant finding anything

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars matini sione says:

    hey man how do you replace a temperature sensor for 2007 Buick Lucerne CX

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Phil H says:

    how do you test the circuit? pcm send out 12 volts to sensor?

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lilflaco 28 says:

    Would a 2000 Buick lesabre be fixed the same way?

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donny g says:

    All my cars have been at least 5 yrs old when I bought them and never owned one yet that had an ambient temp sensor in it. Since they are virtually standard equipment now, my next one will probably have one so good to know the common failure and how to fix. Thanks for sharing.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stenio Fernandez says:

    I dont trust u..i belive u my friend! Those fail are the one we mecanics never forget!!dont get me wrong..we never talk about those that make us look bad!:(

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stenio Fernandez says:

    Have done a few cases like that, problems with outside temp sensor and inside temp sensor… a/c compressor dosent work the were reading -40 f…few cheks , replace the sensor ..that was done!! Good job!! Hey by the way would like to see one of fail tooo hahahah!!..;)

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars wtbm123 says:

    That temp was just off a we little bit . 

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mrexecutive1 says:

    Ohm it!

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jarin wilson says:

    Just wait until summer…Eric will be working in Dixie shorts, wearing a sleeveless Superman shirt, smoking a Pall Mall. Well hell, that would be entertaining, and just slightly disturbing.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars alb12345672 says:

    95-01? Ford Explorers have 2 radiator bracket mounted sensors for the outside temp. One is for the upper console and one is for the electronic auto temp control(used internally). Most EATC fords have 1 sensor, and have a temp button to show temp like the Buick(the explorer has a rear fan button instead). I think the console one is obsolete.

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars STEVE ROB REVIEWS says:

    Well done, 11 year old Buick probably the first time it needed a repair 🙂

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