Where is the outdoor temperature sensor located on the Zotye T600?

[MacElla]

Zotye T600 outdoor temperature sensor is installed at the air intake grille of the front bumper. The car outdoor temperature sensor, also known as the ambient temperature sensor, is a sensing component of the automatic air conditioning control system. The outdoor temperature sensor is generally installed on the front bumper mounting bracket and is also a thermistor. Function of the outdoor temperature sensor: The main function of the car outdoor temperature sensor is to provide the ECU with signals of the temperature inside and outside the car. The ECU compares the temperature signals inside and outside the car to determine the temperature inside the car. At a certain position of the intake door, the position of the intake door is determined based on the changes in temperature inside and outside the car, thereby affecting the air temperature and freshness inside the car. In the cooling condition, especially at the beginning when the temperature inside the car is high and cooling starts, the intake door is generally in the internal circulation position. Over time, as the air temperature inside the car decreases, the intake door can be in a position of 20% fresh air or a fresh air position depending on the ambient temperature. The position of the mode door is determined based on the changes in temperature inside the car. Working principle of the outdoor temperature sensor: The working principle of the temperature sensor lies in using the laws of various physical properties of materials that change with temperature to convert temperature into an available output signal. The car temperature sensor is generally installed on the engine, in front of the radiator, or inside the bumper.

[Norma]

I used to see this issue frequently at Zotye 4S shops. The T600's ambient temperature sensor is mostly hidden behind the front bumper. If you stand at the front of the car and crouch down to look through the grille, you'll spot a black plastic piece about the size of a fingernail with a metal probe—that's it. I remember once helping a car owner troubleshoot an AC malfunction and finding that mud had clogged the sensor, causing inaccurate readings. If the dashboard shows abnormal temperature readings, first check this spot for dirt or damage. It's not hard to remove, but you'll need to take out a few bumper screws first to access the wiring harness connector.

[Katniss]

Just helped my relative replace this part on their T600 last week, and it's quite hidden. Located behind the front grille, clipped onto the plastic bracket of the radiator frame, about two fist-widths away from the license plate frame. Once after a heavy rain, it got waterlogged and short-circuited, causing the dashboard to display -20°C and the AC to stop cooling. For DIY replacement, prepare a short-handled Phillips screwdriver, and be careful when removing the grille to avoid breaking the clips. Also recommend checking if any wires have been chewed by rodents while you're at it.

[DeCassidy]

Having repaired over a dozen T600 temperature sensor failures, 90% of them were located at the upper left corner inside the front bumper. Open the hood and look down—the sensor is plugged into a long plastic bracket fixed in front of the condenser. Once encountered an off-road vehicle owner whose sensor had shifted to the side of the radiator, causing a temperature reading error of over ten degrees. When replacing, pay attention to the foolproof design of the connector—don't force it. Only OEM parts with the suffix 'Z' in their part numbers are compatible.

[VanGarrett]

I remember back when I ran an auto repair shop, we had a T600 case where the owner thought the dashboard was faulty, but it turned out the temperature sensor was broken by a high-pressure car wash gun. Specific location: After removing the front bumper grille, you can see a black square with a two-hole clip on the right side of the license plate frame. The normal resistance should be around 2 kiloohms; a sudden change in value usually indicates the probe is aging. For safety, it's recommended to disconnect the battery's negative terminal before working on it.

[McSavannah]

Last year during a road trip, the temperature display on my T600 was fluctuating, and it turned out to be a loose sensor. Here's a trick: you don't need to remove the front bumper; you can reach it from the front wheel liner. First, turn the steering wheel fully to the right, remove the left front wheel mudguard, and reach up to the raised position of the cooling fan bracket to touch it. By the way, don't use WD40 to lubricate the connector as it can corrode the terminals. If you encounter oxidized wiring, just spray some electronic cleaner.