Mirror Ambient Temp Sensor
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Mirror Ambient Temp Sensor My rear view mirror temp says “OC”, I’ve searched and searched but cannot find information as to where the sensor itself is located. I’m going to replace it and See if that fixes it’s, IF I can ever find it! Can anyone help me out?
Last edited by ls1_kev98; Feb 19, 2019 at 04:05 PM.
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98-02 F-bodies were not available with temperature mirrors from the factory. Aftermarket mirrors were available with temperature, compass, garage door opener, and even rear view camera capability so a previous owner must have installed one of those. You'll have to trace the wires to find where they mounted the sensor although it's usually in front of the radiator so as not to read the extra heat in the engine compartment. You'll also have to contact Mito Corp for a replacement.
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 10
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From: Patterson, LA
98-02 F-bodies were not available with temperature mirrors from the factory. Aftermarket mirrors were available with temperature, compass, garage door opener, and even rear view camera capability so a previous owner must have installed one of those. You'll have to trace the wires to find where they mounted the sensor although it's usually in front of the radiator so as not to read the extra heat in the engine compartment. You'll also have to contact Mito Corp for a replacement.
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 11,329
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Here is a link to a photo of the Gentex mirror temperature sensor. Gentex is the mirror manufacturer and Mito is the retail distributor (Gentex also makes mirrors for OEMs).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Temperature...-/153058367505
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Temperature...-/153058367505
