Outside (Ambient) Temperature Display Checking

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Tools required:

Digital potentiometer VAG 1630
Connector test kit VW 1594

NOTE: Display range for outside (ambient) temperature is from -40° F to 122° F (-40°C to 50° C).

If temperature sensor is not connected, "-40°" is displayed.

Fig 1: Outside Temperature Display Troubleshooting

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