Escalade EXT V8-6.0L VIN N (2004)
Outside Temperature Display Sensor: Customer Interest
Instruments - Outside Temperature Reads Too High
Bulletin No.: 04-08-45-008B
Date: September 02, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Outside Air Temperature on Rearview Mirror Reads Too High (Relocate Ambient Air Temperature Sensor)
Models:
2004-2005 Cadillac Escalade Models
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add a notice statement. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-45-008A (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the outside air temperature reading on the rearview mirror is too high.
Cause
The ambient air temperature sensor may be too close to the transmission auxiliary cooler.
Correction
Relocate the ambient air temperature sensor.
1.
Remove the grille.
2.
Remove the ambient air temperature sensor from its location.
Note:
Take precaution when drilling, not to hit the condenser. Place a piece of wood behind the bracket or wrap tape around the drill bit 13 mm (1/2
in) from the tip of the bit.
3.
Drill a 27/64 or 11 mm hole into the front end radiator support brace between the hood latch assembly and the grille mounting tab as seen in
illustration above.
4.
Remove the wire harness from the electrical connector using the pick tool, P/N 12094429, from the Delphi Packard Electric System.
5.
Cut the terminals off and splice 206 mm (8 in) of wire to the harness.
6.
Install the connector with new terminal and seals.
7.
Install a piece of conduit on the new harness.
8.
Install the connector to the sensor and install the sensor from the back side of the brace.
