Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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So I just finished doing a head gasket job and I must have yanked out this little guy somehow. It is coming out of the wire harness at the front of the car, next to the battery. I have no idea what it is or where it came from. Maybe a temperature sensor? Help please
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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looks like one of those plugs behind the front headlights that do nothing..
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Looks like an ambient temp sensor..
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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It is the ambient temp sensor, it plugs into a little hole on the bottom left of the car, just under the radiator. It's what tells you inside what the temp is outdoors.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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+1 with 850. Mine clips in the lower air dam.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Sounds good, thanks my dudes
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ahilfman
sounds good, thanks my dudes
..lol
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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well i learned something new today.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Should mount something like this.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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That's exactly where mine mounts.
 
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