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Incorrect Ambient Temperature Sensor Readings

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SYMPTOM
INCORRECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE READINGS (GENERALLY WITHIN ± 5 °F)

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Open sensor ground/Defective CMTC
- Sensor ground circuit partial short to ground
- Defective ambient temperature sensor/road test
- Ambient temperature sensor signal circuit - partial short to ground
- Ambient temperature sensor signal circuit - shorted
- Defective Compass/Mini-Trip Module
- Defective Compass/Mini-Trip Module/sensor ground circuit