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The outside temperature sensor on a 2003 Altima is located just behind the front bumper. it is on the passenger side of the vehicle in the undercarriage.
I doubt if it can be reset. Probably a sensor fault if it is reading incorrectly.
One can accurately measure the outside temperature using a thermometer designed for outdoor use. Simply place the thermometer in a shaded area away from direct sunlight and wait for it to display the temperature reading.
Could it be the display has been set to Celsius?The Owners Manual has the instructions on switching the display to read FahrenheitSee "Related Questions" below for more
uotside temp sensor in front of the radiator has gone bad
Generally speaking the outside air temperature sensor it only used for the dashboard display. There may well be a temp sensor for the fuel-injection system, but it is generally not the same one as used by the display. So while there is a fault if it is reading incorrectly, the fault is no more serious than if the clock was giving the wrong time.
To calibrate the outside temperature reading on your Driver Information Center, park your vehicle in an open area with a clear view of the sky. Press and hold the reset button on your DIC until the display shows "Calibration Complete" or the temperature starts flashing. This process may vary depending on your vehicle's make and model, so refer to your owner's manual for specific instructions.
The reading on a thermometer is the current temperature. Thermometers measure the temperature of a substance or environment and display it on the scale in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Temperature readings can help determine if conditions are hot, cold, or in between, depending on the scale being used.
If the outside temperature gauge is not reading the right temperature on a Buick Regal, perhaps it has become damaged. It can also not read the right temperature if it is wet or covered with dirt or snow.
0 degrees Celsius is equivalent to 273 degrees Kelvin. an increase of 1 degree Celsius is equal to an increase of 1 degree Kelvin. Therefore they will never display the same reading.
You may have an ambient temperature sensor that has gone bad. I'm not sure what kind of vehicle you have, so I don't know what system your vehicle has. But that will give you a good start.
The outside temperature gauge reading "F" likely means that the sensor cannot detect the temperature. This could be due to a malfunction in the sensor or a problem with the wiring. You may need to have the sensor checked and possibly replaced by a mechanic.