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M_A_D_C_A_T Rookie

M_A_D_C_A_T

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Hi all,

I just bought myself an r32 gtst, and ive got a few questions:

Where is the ambient temperature sensor for the climate control - cos the one in my car keeps reading 45.9 degrees no matter how cold it is :thumbsup:, and how would i go about finding a replacement part if its stuffed.

What does it mean if the HICAS light comes on - It has come on only twice since ive had it, and only when i've been drving for extended periods over 100kmph eg going down the freeway. Does it mean that the rear-wheel steering is on, or buggered??

Thanks in advance

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top of the dash in front of the passenger is the ambient temp sensor. Try a second hand one from the forums, or a wreckers. There is a dignostic mode for the climate control as well...

HICAS light can mean a number of things...powersteering fluid, or brake fluid could be low. Need a wheel alignment.

o a diagnostic check on the HICAS as well....should narrow down the problems at least to give you somewhere to start.

sskylinee Proficient

sskylinee

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hicas light shows when the hicas isnt working

ive got the same problem but mines on all the time

apparently its really common with the r32s

and for the climate control sensor u can pick one up from "Wally" at Zimports 8244 7911

179 South Terrace, Wingfield

he has heaps of standard parts at very good prices too!

Chris32 Veteran

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I'd get rid of the HICAS, replacement kits are available for around $100, and then take the bulb out of the dash

Mine used to play up all the time, so it has been replaced with a solid bar, and it works really well - feels much more stable and predictable :rofl:

Cubes Grand Master

Cubes

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My ambient temp sensor is at the front of the car.

It used to be located where the FMIC now is. I simply moved it to the side a little.

The sensor on the top of the dash on the passenger side is a sunload sensor.

The sensor on the right hand side of the center console right next to the gearshifter boot is the in car temp sensor I believe.

They all go hand in hand working out the temps, where to blow cool and warm air etc :D

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