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Old 01-27-2008, 11:21 PM
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anyone know what "oc" on the overhead compass and temp teller means? thanks, compass works fine but no temp reading
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Old 01-27-2008, 11:58 PM
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From the '98 manual:
"An “OC” (open
circuit) will appear in the display in place of the temperature,
when the sensor is exposed too temperatures
below -40° C (-40° F), or if the sensor circuit is
open.

Look for a loose connection or bad ground first.

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living on the california coast we don't often get to -40 so i'll assume that my sensor is faulty, anyone know where it's located? thanks
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Clipped to the inside of the grill on the '98. Raise the hood and look for the wire leading to it.


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thanks for all that dan, much appreciate this site
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Before you buy any parts, there are diagnostic processes to assure that the parts are needed. Let me know if you need them.

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I have a similar problem can you tell me what the diagnostic processes is? My problem is under Overhead council temo gone crazy or smething like that.
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The diagnostic process is a bit lengthy to fit here. E-mail me and I'll send it to your e-mail as an attachment.

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Alright i sent you a pm couldnt find your email. Thanks
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checked my wiring today, everything was tight, unplugged sensor and checked for any shorting or corrosion, none, what's next
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Mine might read that in the mourning. Right now it is -18 with wind chill of -39 and going down.
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