C6 Corvette General Discussion General C6 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Feral Industries

C6 temp sensor issues

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 3, 2019 | 11:14 PM
  #1  
dslmagic's Avatar
dslmagic
Thread Starter
Advanced
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 84
Likes: 18
Default C6 temp sensor issues

Hello fellow Corvette pilots! I'm tying to confirm a bad temp sensor. Here are my symptoms...
After driving about 2 hrs at 78mph average, my temp gage read only 100 degrees. I checked the DIC display and it showed "XXX" instead of a number. I switched the DIC to oil temp and it read normal, around 225-230. Coolant level was normal with no leaks. So I'm thinking bad sensor. Am I on the right track? Thanks in advance for all input and advice.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2019 | 08:31 AM
  #2  
4SUMERZ's Avatar
4SUMERZ
Race Director
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 11,351
Likes: 2,445
From: Eastern
Default

You likely have a bad coolant temp sensor or connector/wires issue. The Temp sensor is found behind the alternator in front left side of left cylinder head.




Last edited by 4SUMERZ; Nov 4, 2019 at 08:34 AM.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2019 | 09:25 AM
  #3  
dslmagic's Avatar
dslmagic
Thread Starter
Advanced
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 84
Likes: 18
Default

Thanks for the confirmation. Gage and DIC read normal this morning so I'm changing it out after work today.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To C6 temp sensor issues





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:45 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE