Displaying wrong outside temperature in the dashboard and Clock at night times not lighting up

2004 SUBARU FORESTER
200,000 MILES
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MENAN
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My 2004 Subaru Forester has been displaying wrong outside temperature in the dash board. How do you think I can fix it?

and my second question is that the car's clock back light is not working so I have to replace it. Do you know how to remove the cover of the clock separately? It seems a bit difficult remove it.
Jan 8, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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FIXITMR
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usual cause is bad sensor. here's info on operation.
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Jan 16, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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some have also reported erroneous readings from it getting wet from powerwashing or extreme weather.
Jan 16, 2012 at 7:29 AM
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