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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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The temp reading on the screen below the radio is stuck at 75 degrees, no matter what the outside temp is. I have a 2005 C6 base. Anyone have any idea why it's frozen at 75?
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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Either the sensor is failed, broken or isn't making good connection with the harness. Sensor is located low on passenger side behind the front bumper.

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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Bill nailed it, its a default value for 'i cant get a signal'.

you can try this........
Value is reset when... the Front Defrost, Rear Defog and fan up buttons are pressed simultaneously.

(but of course , if its unplugged , reset wont help)
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Have you given it time to change? It is designed to lag temperature changes and not be real time when you start the car.
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Originally Posted by ChevyDave


Bill nailed it, its a default value for 'i cant get a signal'.

you can try this........
Value is reset when... the Front Defrost, Rear Defog and fan up buttons are pressed simultaneously.

(but of course , if its unplugged , reset wont help)
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Thanks for the info. Must be the sensor. I had the bumper off for painting. Body shop must have not re attached the sensor. Will try the button reset first
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If you had the bumper off, that certainly explains it.
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Originally Posted by Deceptikon
Thanks for the info. Must be the sensor. I had the bumper off for painting. Body shop must have not re attached the sensor. Will try the button reset first
just curious - I that when it got stuck at 75?
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