Where is the outdoor temperature sensor located on the BMW E60?

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JoshuaMarie
07/29/25 10:02pm
The outdoor temperature sensor on the BMW E60 is located in the center of the front grille, slightly to the right. Principle of the outdoor temperature sensor: The car's outdoor temperature sensor detects the ambient air temperature and transmits the detected temperature to the engine's ECU, converting it into an electrical signal. This determines the automatic air conditioning's temperature setting without manual intervention, adjusting the air conditioning to the most suitable temperature. The outdoor temperature sensor is a sensing component of the automatic air conditioning control system, while the outdoor defrost temperature sensor primarily detects the temperature of the outdoor condenser coil. Function of the temperature sensor: When the outdoor coil temperature remains below -6 degrees Celsius continuously for 2 minutes, the indoor unit switches to defrost mode. If the resistance value of the outdoor coil sensor is too high, the indoor unit cannot operate normally. The outdoor temperature sensor uses a negative temperature coefficient thermistor as its detection element. The detection method for the outdoor temperature sensor is the same as that for the coolant temperature sensor, and its resistance value can be measured using a multimeter in resistance mode.
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