External temp problem
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From: Decatur Georgia
External temp problem
My external temperature was reading fine when i first got the car, but now its reading -38F all the time. Today for just a few minutes it started reading correctly, but now its back down to -38.
any ideas as to whats wrong with it? bad sensor wire? bad sensor?
any ideas as to whats wrong with it? bad sensor wire? bad sensor?
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Check the connection at the sensor. If all is well, buy a new sensor from your local dealer (should be under $20) and plug in new sensor. The whole connector and sensor can be pulled up from the top with the hood raised. It is a plastic ribbed plug pushed into a hole in the frame and can be lifted to disconnect and replace sensor, then pressed back into hole. Post what you find.
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Looks like you're going to have to replace the connectors. I don't know what's available from GM, but I'd ask the parts dept. Maybe someone is parting out a Vette on the forum and could cut off the connector and send it to you.
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Surprisingly enough to me, my local dealer had the probe and connector to wire into the harness on hand.
Temp Sensor - $12
Connector - $27
i cant believe the connector is more than twice as much as the sensor, but really im just glad they had everything in stock.
Temp Sensor - $12
Connector - $27
i cant believe the connector is more than twice as much as the sensor, but really im just glad they had everything in stock.
