8 series ambient temp sensor location

Dasky_spas · 08-17-2023, 05:00 PM

I'm getting a cel and -40 for the outside temp so I'm trying to track down the ambient temp sensor but no one knows where it is. Even the dealer has been unsuccessful in locating it; not even the line it plugs into can be found with the front bumper off.

According to the dealer it's supposed to be on the passenger side area in front of the wheel, behind the plastic. My shop went through it all and it's simply not there. Is it possible that the sensor is internal someplace or anyone else replace it before?

Dasky_spas · 08-18-2023, 12:21 PM

3 dealers later and no one knows..

Qsilver7 · 08-20-2023, 08:43 AM

What is your 8 series model/model year? Can't look up info without a model/model year. If you want specifics...gotta give us specifics. Im on my phone so perhaps I'm missing details.

Dasky_spas · 08-20-2023, 01:02 PM

Apologies, it was found. The shop disconnected the wire and left the sensor in the bumper. Passenger side in front of the wheel.

Thanks for helping though.

Qsilver7 · 08-21-2023, 04:12 PM

Great...good to hear the issue was resolved.

r33_RGSport · 08-21-2023, 09:32 PM

3 dealers unable to find it and they are still in business. Smh.

Good thing they didn’t tell you that new BDC_BODY module needed and charge you arms and legs for it plus the labor.

08-17-2023, 05:00 PM	#1
Dasky_spas Lieutenant 141 Rep 525 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	8 series ambient temp sensor location I'm getting a cel and -40 for the outside temp so I'm trying to track down the ambient temp sensor but no one knows where it is. Even the dealer has been unsuccessful in locating it; not even the line it plugs into can be found with the front bumper off. According to the dealer it's supposed to be on the passenger side area in front of the wheel, behind the plastic. My shop went through it all and it's simply not there. Is it possible that the sensor is internal someplace or anyone else replace it before?
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Dasky_spas Lieutenant 141 Rep 525 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	3 dealers later and no one knows..
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Qsilver7 Major General 4448 Rep 7,488 Posts Drives: F06 650ix GC / F15 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Indiana, USA iTrader: (0)	What is your 8 series model/model year? Can't look up info without a model/model year. If you want specifics...gotta give us specifics. Im on my phone so perhaps I'm missing details. __________________ 2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)\| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha) Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral. Last edited by Qsilver7; 08-20-2023 at 08:51 AM..
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Dasky_spas Lieutenant 141 Rep 525 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Apologies, it was found. The shop disconnected the wire and left the sensor in the bumper. Passenger side in front of the wheel. Thanks for helping though.
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