Outside Air Temperature Indication
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The outside air temperature indication is displayed while the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Signal is supplied
- through ambient sensor terminal 1
- to combination meter (board computer) terminal 20.
Indication range is between -30 and 55°C (-22 and 131°F). When outside temperature is less than 3°C (37°F), display shows ICY. In this case, the display will change to the outside air temperature mode even though the display is showing a different mode. When outside temperature is more than 55°C (131°F), indication will be blank. The indicated temperature is not affected by engine heat. It changes only when one of the following conditions exists.
- When vehicle speed is more than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
- The ignition switch has been turned OFF for more than 3.5 hours.
- When outside air temperature is less than the indicated temperature.