getting hot
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From: Rancho Cordova CA.
getting hot
i have a 2002 zo6 and I'm having a heating problem only when its hot out side and with the a/c is on.the temp runs at 200 with out a/c when i put the a/c on it takes a min then goes above 220 turn off a/c it takes a min then goes to 200 now on a cool day i can run the a/c and it stays at 200 anybody heard of this problem or have had this problem any help will be highly appreciated.
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I see those temperatures regularly (same car). Pretty sure 200-220/30 is considered "normal operating temperature". I'm still more or less a corvette noob though so take that with a grain of salt. At least until someone else confirms. Ha
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220 is not hot.
Your fan doesn't even come on until 226. Then the high speed fan kicks in at 235 (or if the AC is on).
Remember: water boils at 212 at sea level and AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE. Your cooling system is neither 100% water (I hope) nor at atmospheric pressure.
No worries.
Your fan doesn't even come on until 226. Then the high speed fan kicks in at 235 (or if the AC is on).
Remember: water boils at 212 at sea level and AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE. Your cooling system is neither 100% water (I hope) nor at atmospheric pressure.
No worries.
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When A/C is ON, the car should have low speed fans going. Does it?
"When the A/C is on and the coolant temperature reaches 85°C (185°F), the low speed cooling fans will be turned on at vehicle speeds less than 56 kPh (35 mph)."
"When the A/C is on and the coolant temperature reaches 85°C (185°F), the low speed cooling fans will be turned on at vehicle speeds less than 56 kPh (35 mph)."
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