Outside Temperature sensor is wako
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Outside Temperature sensor is wako
I have a dual control A/C control on my 98 vette. The outside temp normally reads a lot less then actual. I usually ignore this except that once in a while it reads in the 30's. This causes my A/C to shut off and when the temp is 105+ degress outside, the interior gets very hot very quickly. Does anyone know where this sensor is?
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Go to the C5 Tech Section and do a search. I had to replace one on a Trailblazer. It was a easy fix once I knew where it was. Good luck.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...or+temperature
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...or+temperature
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Awesome! You can always count on forum members to come through. And you know what they say about a picture. Can't wait til I have some free time so I can change the sensor....Thanks.
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Always find good info here. My sensor tends to "trip" sometimes too. May look into changing it out.
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Hi guys -
I would add that it is an easy - 5 minute, pop in and plug in job to change the sensor, and it costs less than $10 even at a GM dealer, and they usually have a handfull in stock..
best regards-
mqqn
I would add that it is an easy - 5 minute, pop in and plug in job to change the sensor, and it costs less than $10 even at a GM dealer, and they usually have a handfull in stock..
best regards-
mqqn
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mine did this one day after getting it hand washed at the local detail wash. the next day it worked fine. i chalked it up to water build up around the sensor...my buddies went wacko permanently and we just replaced it. easy job, the above diagrams are spot on.
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just got mine done the other day at the stealer...costed about $11 and I just asked to have a tech come out and throw it in for me. They will do it free of charge and it will save you the aggravation
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By the time the tech would of come out there it could of been done.
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well you do need a small screw driver to lock it in from the side so it wont fall out...no i dont carry those with me at all times...and I also was in a suit and tie and wasn't tryin to reach my arm down there at the moment and get dirty... Nor did I want to wait till i got home later....they offered, I just asked to show me where it was located
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Easy to change and a cheap part to buy - one of the few things that are on the car.
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well you do need a small screw driver to lock it in from the side so it wont fall out...no i dont carry those with me at all times...and I also was in a suit and tie and wasn't tryin to reach my arm down there at the moment and get dirty... Nor did I want to wait till i got home later....they offered, I just asked to show me where it was located
