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2012 MERCEDES BENZ C180
90,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHUULU SIMEON
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Outside temperature sensor already been replaced. Obd fault code P0073 still stored (ambient temperature sensor has a short circuit to battery). Could this be the wiring of connectors from the battery?
Jun 16, 2018 at 11:11 PM
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Yes, it sounds like you have an open connection between the sensor and the PCM. Here is a guide that will help you check the connections just check the wire color the sensor so you know which ones to test.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Jun 18, 2018 at 5:24 AM
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