What is this? Mystery sensor?

Subject: What is this? Mystery sensor? Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:55 am

What is this? 96 series 2 sc. I removed the trim under the radiator and this came tumbling out. Any ideas? Thanks!

Subject: Re: What is this? Mystery sensor? Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:39 pm

Ambient outside temperature sensor? That temperature is displayed on your climate control panel.

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98 Riviera SC3800 All stock except gutted air box.
1970 Buick GS455 Stage1, TSP built 470BBB, 602HP/589TQ
Best MPH, 116.06 MPH, Best ET, 11.54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHCda-t_Jls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfT2tEO4XcU

Subject: Re: What is this? Mystery sensor? Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:31 am

LARRY70GS wrote:: Ambient outside temperature sensor? That temperature is displayed on your climate control panel.

Oh! Cool! Thanks for that info.

Subject: Re: What is this? Mystery sensor? Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:55 pm

Yup, this is it for my 98,

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carquest-premium-ambient-air-temperature-sensor-wta1144/12471761-P?utm_medium=ymme

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98 Riviera SC3800 All stock except gutted air box.
1970 Buick GS455 Stage1, TSP built 470BBB, 602HP/589TQ
Best MPH, 116.06 MPH, Best ET, 11.54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHCda-t_Jls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfT2tEO4XcU

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