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Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

Reports outside air temperature for air density correction, air conditioning control and the ice warning. Usually mounted behind the front bumper or in a door mirror, where stone strikes and road salt reach it easily. Prone to heat soak if badly sited — reading high after a stop, then recovering once moving.

Also known as: aat sensor, outside temp sensor, ambient temp sensor, external temperature sensor, oat sensor

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