2005 Chrysler Town and Country temp gauge

2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RW25QE
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I ahve a 2005 t&c lwb , 2 days ago the engine warning light came on i had it checked out & autozone siad it was 0073 code or something like that, y/day it went out, then I noticed on the temp panel that shows the outside temperature it was displaying minus 40 degree's when normally here in texas it would be about 90 to 100 why is it doing this & whats the answer to putting right ?/, other wise the van runs just fine although it doesnt get that many miles to the gallon, thanks Robin
Aug 5, 2010 at 2:10 PM
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DTC P0073: Ambient Temperature Sensor High

Your ambient temperature sensor is faulty and needs replaced. That is the sensor that controls the outside temp. reading.
Aug 5, 2010 at 5:09 PM
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LEEHERE
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Hello. Ive changed the sensor but still getting the code p0073, check engine light is still on and outdoor temp gauge still readin -40 below zero. Any suggestions?
Sep 24, 2014 at 3:51 PM
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