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Galaxy mk2 (WA6) 2.3L Ambient temperature sensor location and part number

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Hey guys,

Im new to this group, can you please help me out with the locstion of this sensor and if by chance you know the part number then so much better.

My VIN number is WF0MXXGBWMAP42638

 

thanks in advance

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    Is it the internal ambient OR the external ambient sensor you need ?

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    I wasnt aware of an internal one. outside temp sensor

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    If your Galaxy has climate control (A/C) then it has an internal temp sensor as well as an external temp sensor.

    Ford Finis code: 1488 894  OR  5213 057

     

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    On 10/2/2022 at 12:09 PM, unofix said:

    If your Galaxy has climate control (A/C) then it has an internal temp sensor as well as an external temp sensor.

    Ford Finis code: 1488 894  OR  5213 057

     

    Thank you for that, do you know where the external temp sensor is located?

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    Behind the front bumper. An undertray needs to be removed to access it. 

    Screenshot_20221004-165643.png

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    On 10/4/2022 at 5:58 PM, iantt said:

    Behind the front bumper. An undertray needs to be removed to access it. 

    Screenshot_20221004-165643.png

    Thanks buddy, I dont suppose you have the part number handy?

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    1707395.

    There expensive at around £100

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    Copy parts available from the likes of Autodoc for around £40

    Of course they are probably not as good as the genuine item but it depends on what you need.

    https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/sensor-exterior-temperature-10894/ford/galaxy/galaxy-wa6/24462-2-3?fromSearch=1

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