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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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Okay, 2003 vette here in fl. it runs 220 plus a few. an its winter. ive been told thermostat change is not enough fan setting has to be changed .ive had 58 an 67 no programing there. so do i have to buy some reprogrammer or do shops have capabilites.?
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A reprogramer will work, a tuner has a programer, or you can buy a Vinci fan controler, a thermostat and fan controler (all in One ) or a hayden fan controler from pep boys, they are around 50 dollars, this is the most inexpensive route.
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The biggest advantage of programming is that it's more easily reversible, biggest downside is cost.
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The biggest advantage of programming is that it's more easily reversible, biggest downside is cost.
a Vinci or a hayden controller is easily reversable.. you just turn it off.
the hayden controller 49 dollars is the best bang for the buck,, the Vinvi is just a Hayden with all the wires cut to a specific length for a C5 and instructions specific to a C5..There is a Tech tip on the C5 tech tip section about how to install a hayden controller..
I use a Vinci and it works perfectly.. when I run my 160 stat in the summer I use the Vinci controler.. in the winter I turn it off and put my 190 stat in and use the factory programmed settings .
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I was referring to actually removing the mod, not just disabling its functionality. Can be a factor for leased cars.
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