Instruments - Inaccurate Outside Temperature Readings

Date: May 24, 2006

Order No.: P-B-54.30/171

Supersedes:

Group: 54

SUBJECT:
Model 171.454/456/473, Up to VIN F113288

Outside Temperature Sensor Inaccurate

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of the outside temperature in the instrument cluster multifunction display differing from actual temperature by at least 10°Fahrenheit, this may be caused by the outside temperature sensor becoming disengaged or not being engaged correctly. Perform the following to resolve.

1. Engage outside temperature sensor in cavity as per WIS document AR54.30-P-6341V.





2. Reinforce with a cable tie (Figure 1).

WARNING
Over tightening the cable tie on the outside temperature sensor may cause the cavity or sensor to crack.





Parts Information

Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.





In Case of Warranty, use the table.