Temperature connection
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Temperature connection
Gentlemen,
need direction to find where does the temp gauge connect to the engine? Trying to diagnose a non working gauge first without having to dismantle the console…..
TIA
(1980 350 automatic, cam & headers)
DW
need direction to find where does the temp gauge connect to the engine? Trying to diagnose a non working gauge first without having to dismantle the console…..
TIA
(1980 350 automatic, cam & headers)
DW
Last edited by dkwrnr; Sep 2, 2025 at 09:42 PM.
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Should be a green wire. It is on my 74.
If you short the wire to ground it will peg the Gauge.
See my post
1974 BB Temp Sensor / Seat Belt length / Steering Rage Joint - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
If you short the wire to ground it will peg the Gauge.
See my post
1974 BB Temp Sensor / Seat Belt length / Steering Rage Joint - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
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On my 77 it's also a green wire, covered by a black heat protective sleeve however. Comes off the alternator harness, goes right where post number 2 shows it.
It should be noted for future reference. That many C3 questions simply do NOT cover all years. A mention of which car your working on today can be very helpful.
A 68 and a 81 are vastly different when it comes to electrical as an example.
It should be noted for future reference. That many C3 questions simply do NOT cover all years. A mention of which car your working on today can be very helpful.
A 68 and a 81 are vastly different when it comes to electrical as an example.
