Q: Where is the outdoor temperature sensor on a car generally located? I ask because it appears that the temperature indicated on the dashboard does not always align with the ambient temperature. If ...

Hello Juliet, a car has three temperature sensors. The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor monitors and relays engine coolant temperature information. The ECT is located on the engine block or ...

I drive a 2018 Ford Edge. It’s been great. But this past summer, on a 95-degree day where I live in southwest Arkansas, my heater started blasting very hot air. At the same time, the temperature on ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I was driving my 2002 Honda Accord and using the air conditioner. The temperature gauge was going higher, and when I turned off the car, I heard a ...

Many engine designs have the coolant temperature sensor screw into the thermostat housing. In the case of this model Captiva, however, the sensor screws into the inlet manifold next to (but not part ...