No Ambient Temp-2006 Limited

[UnorthodoxCreat]

My 2006 V8 Limited does not display the outside ambient temperature in the dash like I expected. Is there any way to tell if it is supposed to? I replaced the temp sensor in the grill by the driver's side headlight thinking maybe that was the issue but it didn't change anything. I've gone through all the dash settings/menus and there isn't anywhere to turn that on or off.

 

[ESGWheel]

according to the 2006 brochure u should have it
"2-line message center with outside temperature display and compass"
Google 2006 ford explorer brochure and got to this link:

http://hillerford.com/v2/resource_library/2006/2006brochures/2006explorer.pdf

 

[D Hook]

My 06 limited shows the outside temp display on the face of the HVAC controls. Do you have the auto temp controls? There should be a button that toggles the outside temp display on or off. I assume you've already tried that.

 

[UnorthodoxCreat]

My 06 limited shows the outside temp display on the face of the HVAC controls. Do you have the auto temp controls? There should be a button that toggles the outside temp display on or off. I assume you've already tried that.

Yes, I have the auto temp. I believe its the only option that came on the '06 Limited. I thought I messed with that looking for ambient temp there but maybe I missed something. I'll look at it again tomorrow.

 

[tripplec]

Could be a frayed wire back of the sensor from flexing or corrosion as it exposed.

What is it displaying currently? Could be an open circuit high resistance default reading which gives you a clue. Short would be the opposite but highly unlikely unless pinch from service or impact.

 

[UnorthodoxCreat]

My 06 limited shows the outside temp display on the face of the HVAC controls. Do you have the auto temp controls? There should be a button that toggles the outside temp display on or off. I assume you've already tried that.

You were right. Don't know how I missed it but there is a little button right beside the display on the HVAC controls.