Where is the outdoor temperature sensor located on the Chevrolet Cruze?

[LeJason]

The outdoor temperature sensor (ambient temperature sensor) of the Chevrolet Cruze is installed behind the front bumper in front of the radiator. Working principle: The working principle of the temperature sensor lies in utilizing the regular changes of various physical properties of materials with temperature to convert temperature into usable output signals. Automotive temperature sensors are generally installed on the engine, in front of the radiator, or inside the bumper. Precautions: The use of temperature sensors is for safety considerations. Special attention should also be paid to driving safety while the vehicle is in motion. This is not only responsible for oneself but also for others.

[CooperLee]

I've been driving my Cruze for five years, and the ambient temperature sensor is located right behind the front bumper. To be more specific, if you look down near the bottom grille at the front of the car, you'll see a black plastic piece about the size of a fingernail with wires attached—that's it. Last time I cleaned the radiator, I found it stuck on the radiator support frame, covered in mud which caused inaccurate temperature readings. If you're replacing it yourself, you'll need to remove a few screws from the front bumper, but beginners shouldn't force it as the clips can easily break. This little component has a big impact—the auto mode of the air conditioning relies on it to measure outside temperature. If it gets covered in mud during rain or snow, the temperature display on the dashboard will jump around. I recommend asking the mechanic to clean around the sensor during routine maintenance—it can save you a lot of trouble.

[ReeseLee]

The Cruze's outdoor sensor is hidden beneath the front of the car, specifically on the bracket near the inner side of the front bumper close to the grille. I helped a friend from the car club replace this last week—you have to crawl under the car to see it. The sensor is a small square box connected to a wiring harness, and you can feel its location even without removing the bumper. It's positioned here mainly to stay away from engine heat interference and directly contact outside air. However, its low placement makes it prone to mud and water splashes. I've seen several club members experience faulty sensors causing the AC to blow cold air randomly. Checking it is simple: observe whether the temperature display on the dashboard is reasonable when starting a cold engine—if not, the sensor is likely faulty. Replacement is quite cheap, and if you're handy, it can be done in half an hour.

[VonAlana]

The Chevrolet Cruze's ambient temperature sensor is mounted on the front bumper reinforcement frame. You can reach it by putting your hand through the front grille gap, located slightly below on the driver's side. This small plastic cube provides ambient temperature data to the AC system. Once when I washed the car with a high-pressure washer, I later noticed the temperature display was consistently a few degrees higher than actual. The mechanic said this location is prone to damage from road debris or connector corrosion due to water accumulation. Newer models now have a protective cover for the sensor, but for older versions it's recommended to regularly check for wiring harness aging. When experiencing abnormal AC cooling, remember to check this sensor first - a genuine replacement part only costs around a hundred yuan.