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Old Nov 3, 2019 | 11:14 PM
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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.
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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.




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