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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On my motorbike it says intake air temp. My thought is that it’s probably in the air intake in most vehicles. I imagine the ecu probably uses that data anyway which is why we have them.

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