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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 03:39 PM
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Sensor normally always reads 69 and that causes no problem but when it goes to -14, my ac will not come on. only heat in South Texas when outside temps are in the 90's

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the sensor underneath by the radiator (right front) is bad, connection is loose/bad

try removing it, cleaning and plugging back in

I will try and find the reset procedure for the unit too and post it here
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Originally Posted by pewter99
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the sensor underneath by the radiator (right front) is bad, connection is loose/bad

try removing it, cleaning and plugging back in

I will try and find the reset procedure for the unit too and post it here
I did buy a new one and plugged it in but did not calibrate or anything to reset

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When the Front Defrost, Rear Defog and fan up buttons are pressed simultaneously. Updates temperature display instantly
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Originally Posted by pewter99
When the Front Defrost, Rear Defog and fan up buttons are pressed simultaneously. Updates temperature display instantly
when I did that it went to -40. any more suggestions? thnaks
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Check the connector and wiring. The sensor isn't connected to the control unit.
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Originally Posted by lionelhutz
Check the connector and wiring. The sensor isn't connected to the control unit.
Is there a second connection between sensor and control unit other than where sensor plugs near radiatior passenger side that I can check?
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ok, sounds dumb but.....have you tried disconnecting the neg battery cable for 5 minutes and reconnecting

many things on the C5 will reset when you do this when all else fails
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