Dears Do you know where is the location for outside temperature sensor for Prius 2017 I need real pictures for sensor please I search for the internet I have only diagrams for it please I need real picture for the sensor because the temperature it’s wrong every time temperature in -12f -15 -10 like this
It'll never be accurate - it takes the temperature of where it's located. Not sure about where it is on PRIUS - my last car was behind the front bumper cover quite low toward one side.. If it's been parked under a tree, it's quite accurate - sort-of. If it's been driven and just parked on a hot surface - tends to read high, I suspect, because of radiant heat from the road. Parked in the sun - gives a reasonable idea - but I wouldn't say accurate. Parked in an underground carpark - reasonably accurate - but bear in mind radiant heat from engine/radiator will make it read high if it's only just been parked. I think it's more for entertainment purposes "guess what the real temperature is". Maybe tow one of these Stephenson's Screens - which comes with quite prescriptive instructions on installation.
Found it: It's listed in among the components of the AirConditioner Neural Network Control. The A/C uses it, as well as other sensors etc to run the A/C:
THIS is all you need to know. Not worth your time, money or trouble to try and make it more accurate. That would be a losing proposition.
