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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-Depends on the make, model and age. E46 BMW’s (1999-2005/6) get that info from the MAF (mass air flow) sensor that tells the ECU how much air, and what temperature it is, is going into the engine-

Disregard above, i am a dumbass

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