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Post by Warsp77 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:00 am

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Hi guys, had an unfortunate scrape in car this morning, resulting in me slightly mounting curb! Checking car afterwards found the below hanging off under front left bumper. I've disconnected it, but looks like some broken wires too! I have no idea what it is??

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Post by ph001 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:01 am

External temperature sensor. You will note your dash cannot display outside temp any more. Also used by climate control system to determine where air should come from through the vents.
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Post by Warsp77 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:37 am

Thanks for reply :|

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Post by Yannickaria » Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:57 pm

You mentioned it was the front left bumper is that the driver side left hand drive?

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Post by buzyg » Fri Dec 01, 2017 12:54 am

I thought it was a retractable stubby. :?
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Post by Silverzedtom » Sun Dec 03, 2017 5:36 pm

Yannickaria wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:57 pm You mentioned it was the front left bumper is that the driver side left hand drive?
Yes, that’s right. Saw the little fella today as I changed my oil. In line with the inner tyre wall right near the front of the car.
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Post by Mike6 » Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:16 pm

Actually I think that is the anal probe unit.

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Post by Smartbear » Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:22 pm

Mike6 wrote: Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:16 pm Actually I think that is the anal probe unit.
I think that was an option Mike :?
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