is this normal or do I have a problem
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Racer
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is this normal or do I have a problem
on my 97, I hit the key, car starts, then radio comes on, then a few seconds later the climate control comes on. some times the climate control takes a little longer to come on, some time its right away. I sit there wondering if its going to work or not, then it comes on. is this normal or a problem? been this way since I bought it 2 years ago, no change.
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on my 97, I hit the key, car starts, then radio comes on, then a few seconds later the climate control comes on. some times the climate control takes a little longer to come on, some time its right away. I sit there wondering if its going to work or not, then it comes on. is this normal or a problem? been this way since I bought it 2 years ago, no change.
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Le Mans Master
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This is an issue that you can see when the ignition electrical contacts are going south. The HVAC unit has two sources of power. One that is always HOT and another that is HOT in ON, meaning ignition ON.
Here is a link to look at, note Post #6:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...305-97-ac.html
If it were me I would rig up a voltmeter to the HVAC HOT in ON feed and monitor it to confirm. Don't know how handy you are around electrical circuits. You will have access to the HVAC unit if you decide to replace the ignition switch.
The ignition switch contacts are a well know weak point in the C5. If you want to discuss options PM me and we can discuss on the phone.
Here is a link to look at, note Post #6:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...305-97-ac.html
If it were me I would rig up a voltmeter to the HVAC HOT in ON feed and monitor it to confirm. Don't know how handy you are around electrical circuits. You will have access to the HVAC unit if you decide to replace the ignition switch.
The ignition switch contacts are a well know weak point in the C5. If you want to discuss options PM me and we can discuss on the phone.
Melting Slicks
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Another point needs clarification. What setting do you have on the HVAC controller set to? (automatic or something other) What is the temperature outside?
If it is heat and automatic mode, the blower will not blow forcefully until there is actually heat in the engine. Once there is heat to extract, it will begin ramp up the blower speed.
A dim display is something entirely different. That is likely due to the solder joints going south in the unit. As stated, that is an easy repair.
If it is heat and automatic mode, the blower will not blow forcefully until there is actually heat in the engine. Once there is heat to extract, it will begin ramp up the blower speed.
A dim display is something entirely different. That is likely due to the solder joints going south in the unit. As stated, that is an easy repair.
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...I would suspect the ignition switch.
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...I would suspect the ignition switch.