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External Temperature Sensor Problem

Old Jul 19, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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Well, my external temperature said 31 today when it was probably 85 outside. A couple of days ago it said 56 on an equally hot day. It seems to "stick" at these reading even though I drive around for 5-10 minutes in very hot weather. But, sometimes if I get up to 40-50 mph it will suddenly start working again and gradually move to the correct temperature. Has anybody had a problem like this? How much trouble\cost is it to replace the sensor?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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I had a problem early on. I removed and cleaned then re-installed. Been good since then.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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where is it located?
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Originally Posted by ShoPig
Well, my external temperature said 31 today when it was probably 85 outside. A couple of days ago it said 56 on an equally hot day. It seems to "stick" at these reading even though I drive around for 5-10 minutes in very hot weather. But, sometimes if I get up to 40-50 mph it will suddenly start working again and gradually move to the correct temperature. Has anybody had a problem like this? How much trouble\cost is it to replace the sensor?
There is a current thread in C5 General on the same topic. Sensor and/or connector is bad. Pretty easy fix.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=865074
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