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    Edit to add, in the pic below I had pressed the econo button, yes I know that disables the A/C. I had been trying to cycle the button on and off to see if that made any difference, and I just happen to leave it in that mode when I snapped the pic. I was looking for a way to manually override the auto control and force the A/C to come on.

    Ok normally something like this would not bother me, however we are in the middle of a road trip from Surrey B.C. Canada down through Washington State into Oregon and back. Then I notice the A/C which normally blows so cold that its almost too cold, has stopped working. Then I realize that the display is showing -6 outside. After a bit of reading in the Owners manual it says that below 38F the computer won't allow the compressor to turn on. FREAKING HELL. If I have read correctly the sensor is located near the front of the passenger wheel, under the car.

    Should I just replace it, or is there something else that I should look at before I yank it out and put in a new one.

    Thanks for any input.

    This is the control panel we have.

    Last edited by Capt Fiero; 05-16-2012 at 07:19 PM. Reason: to explain the pic.
    New GTP Owner. Totally Stock. Yes I am keeping the motor in the GTP, No I am not stealing it for one of my Fiero's. Car Details; 2000 GTP 3800 S/C Auto. Bose Audio. There have been Zero mods done to the car, so starting from a clean slate.
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