External temp gauge.

[Markie]

The temp gauge that measures external temperature stays at 50 degrees, is this a common problem? And is it fixable?

 

[NZ00Z3]

Its most likely the temperature sensor. It is located under the front of the car, stuck into the front bumper in one of the bottom grill corners.

 

[Pete07877]

Possibly the probe could do with a quick rub with wire wool or sand paper to remove surface corrosion?

 

[Stevo7682]

Possibly the probe could do with a quick rub with wire wool or sand paper to remove surface corrosion?

The temp probe is plastic

 

[Markie]

Thanks for all the information, found the sensor (yellow plastic thing) gave it a good clean but still not working, will try a replacement now I know where it is.