Eli5: How does a thermometer on a car work?

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I can’t think of a location within the bodywork of a car that would provide accurate data considering wind-chill when it’s moving, excessive heat from either the engine, or stationary in the sun.

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The ambient air temperature sensor is usually in the bumper, grill area of your car. It csnt be in the engine bay or behind your radiator because that wouldn’t be accurate at all. Engines run up to 225 degrees and a radiator is hot too so that would throw it off.

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