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Correct the MAF sensor also provides the engine fuel computer with air temp.
The question is: Is this temp sensor used only by the climate control system and the display for 'outside air' temp.
Does the Battery TMS use 'outside air temp' and does it share this same sensor? (Does anyone have access to the wiring diagram)
A set resistor replacing this sensor would keep the engine from coming on at low temps. (This would be used only seasonally. which came WAY too early this year ! )
The 'outside air temp' display would be wrong and you'd have to return it to stock before taking it to the dealer for any service.
I don't want my engine coming on. I'm fine with electric heat.
For example:
I experienced a situation today that is not good for the engine.
>Left the house, indicating 20° outside temp.
>Within 1/4 mile of my destination the engine came on, indicating 14° outside temp.
>I shut down the car because I had arrived at work.
>The engine did not even run 1 minute.
There is now moisture in my engine, engine oil and exhaust system,, just sitting there,,, until I finally run the engine again. ( which I will do on the way home to make sure the engine and oil get fully warmed up).
Dang it.... I was within 30 miles of 1000 miles without gas !!
I can live without the outside air temp display seasonally, in exchange for not having the gas burner come on !!
somms,
Thanks for all the research !
The question is: Is this temp sensor used only by the climate control system and the display for 'outside air' temp.
Does the Battery TMS use 'outside air temp' and does it share this same sensor? (Does anyone have access to the wiring diagram)
A set resistor replacing this sensor would keep the engine from coming on at low temps. (This would be used only seasonally. which came WAY too early this year ! )
The 'outside air temp' display would be wrong and you'd have to return it to stock before taking it to the dealer for any service.
I don't want my engine coming on. I'm fine with electric heat.
For example:
I experienced a situation today that is not good for the engine.
>Left the house, indicating 20° outside temp.
>Within 1/4 mile of my destination the engine came on, indicating 14° outside temp.
>I shut down the car because I had arrived at work.
>The engine did not even run 1 minute.
There is now moisture in my engine, engine oil and exhaust system,, just sitting there,,, until I finally run the engine again. ( which I will do on the way home to make sure the engine and oil get fully warmed up).
Dang it.... I was within 30 miles of 1000 miles without gas !!
I can live without the outside air temp display seasonally, in exchange for not having the gas burner come on !!
somms,
Thanks for all the research !