External temperature sensor

evansad · Post by **evansad** » 10 Jun 2004, 23:28

Does anyone know where I might find an <b>external temperature sensor </b>for <i>peugeot 306</i>? This sensor is located in the nearside door mirror and doesnt seem to be sold anywhere. Perhaps someone would be able to offer one on ebay?

PowerLee · Post by **PowerLee** » 11 Jun 2004, 00:10

Hi
You want a new sensor to replace a broken one or fit one in a car that never had one?
Tried a Peugeot or Citroen dealer or a scrap yard?
Its very rare for a sensor to fail.
Have a look under the passenger side mirror, spot a little black button sticking out, thats the sensor.

evansad · Post by **evansad** » 11 Jun 2004, 01:08

Thanks, I'll probrably try the scrap yard. The external temperature reading is always incorrect on mine. When the car starts up, it gives a sensible reading of around 20C and then after 5 minutes it shoots up to 60C.
Hopefully a replacement sensor will work....

PowerLee · Post by **PowerLee** » 11 Jun 2004, 01:21

Hi
Sounds like its got water in it some how, or has it moved as is touching the mirror & temp going up with the demisters?
Have a look at Later series 2 405s, Early 406s GLX & upwards & later series 2 nearly all specs had this feature on as well as the 306s.
Dont forget the Citroens as well, XM & Xantia spring to mind.

evansad · Post by **evansad** » 11 Jun 2004, 04:37

Yes, peugeot is famous for faulty electrics. But will let you know how it goes....
Thanks