jannikwalter5

Safrane outside temperature sensor issue

I've got a 1999 Renault Safrane diesel, and lately, it's been acting up with this outside temperature sensor. Error's showing in the memory, the AC won't kick in, spray nozzles are frozen even when it's not that cold, and the mirror heating is MIA. I'm thinking it's probably a dodgy cable or plug somewhere. Anyone else seen this before?

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Sounds familiar. I had similar gremlins in my Safrane. First, have you checked the sensor itself for obvious damage? Also, where is the error specifically pointing? That helps narrow things down.

Good shout on the sensor, will give it a look. The error code is just a generic 'outside temperature sensor malfunction' or something similar. Doesn't really point to a specific wire or anything. Did yours throw the same vague code?

Yep, the code was about as helpful as a chocolate teapot. Given all your symptoms, and that it’s unlikely that all components would fail simultaneously, it really points to the sensor circuit. Best bet is a workshop; they can trace the cables properly.

Cheers. Took your advice and went to a workshop, and you were spot on. Turned out to be a corroded connector. New connector and sensor replacement later, and it cost me 95€, all working like a charm now!

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