Is this the ambient temperature sensor

2008 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
160,000 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MAEMOND
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Was replacing the condenser, and noticed this thing. It is not connected, and can not find a connector for that anywhere.
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Aug 26, 2020 at 10:18 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Is it hanging free or is it bolted to it?

It looks like an ambient temperature sensor for temperature signal to the HVAC module.

Look around for the connector. It has to be in the area to hook it up.

Roy
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Aug 27, 2020 at 2:47 AM
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MAEMOND
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Looks exactly like that. There’s a bracket that it attaches to just like in the diagram. What does that do? And why can’t I find a connector for it?
Aug 27, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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Again, it sends a signal to the HVAC module for the outside temperature.

I have no idea. The connector has to be there somewhere. You need to look around for a wire that is not connected in that area.

Roy
Aug 27, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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