Outside Temperature (ambient sensor issue?)

[DDUKI]

While driving, I've noticed that my outside temperature is continuously increasing and it was 33'c when I arrived work today morning and I'm sure today morning wasn't that hot..... lol

Anyone had similar issue? Guessing it is ambient sensor / connection problem?

Driving 2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv model...

[Reddie1337]

Sounds like it's shorting out internally, or maybe a wire is corroded near the plug.


-Reddie

[morganc]

The ambient temperature sensor for the climate system (not to be confused with the IAT sensor that's a part of the MAP sensor) is located in front of the rad. It's possible that it is bent a little bit too close to the rad, or could have been fooled if you were doing some stop and go driving with minimal airflow.

[Booter22]

check if the sensor is damaged like said below its in the grill. it can / could have been hit by a rock.

[2012mazda3hatch]

I drive a 2012 skyactiv, I wish it was that warm aha, I haven't had a problem with mine so far, but sometimes the tempature is off until the engine gets warmed up, espically in the winter. Probably related to how close it is to the rad.