What's the name of this part & its purpose? There's only one on the passenger side front bumper. My first thought was some kind of cold-water mist mechanism to help cool down the intake temperature.

 

I'm not sure myself, but more importantly - is that the better part of a newspaper crammed up next to your radiator?

 

i believe that is the outside air temp sensor.

 

that's correct. And see that sleeve above it? The thing should fit in the sleeve.

 

Thx guys... and Johnny, nice observation! What the hell... I hope that's not there to prevent a squeak! Cleaning that up just moved up to priority #1... LOL

 

When you drop the bumper, just a few screws and it's off, you'll be amazed how much crap comes out of there and when you seperate the a/c condenser from the radiator you'll fall over when you see what is on your driveway. I did it this summer and could not believe it, literally, I was shocked and then wondered why I hadn't done it earlier. Probably because I thought it was much more difficult than it really was. 996 runs slightly cooler now too. Loren at Renntech has a great write up how to do it.

 

I have that sensor, but no on board computer. I do not have an outside temperature display on my center gauge. Without the on-board computer, should I still have the outside temperture display in my center gauge? Why would I have the sensor?

 

temp sensor

 

yes and the reason why is that depending on the outside temp the car will mix your fuel accordingly - when it gets cold it runs a very rich mixture. If you don't believe me take the sensor off and check your gas mileage!!

 

thanks.......I see the light now

 

You're right, I just found a squirrel in mine last night.