Help! DIC says Temp XXX°
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From: Poteau OK
Help! DIC says Temp XXX°
Ok.. Did my searching, and preliminary testing. Haven't been able to solve my problem yet.
Background: 2006 Z06 - 14k miles h/c/i/e/...6L80
Driving today, looked down, DIC says "hot engine - AC not available" or something to the sorts. Gauge reads all the way cold, and DIC says temperature is "XXX°"
From what I have read, I have checked my fan plug, (not melted). I have un-hooked the temp sensor, ohms are good. Turned ignition on, and BOTH sides of the plug read around 6 Volts. Didnt think this was right. Will check with another meter soon. With the temperature plug, un-hooked, the DIC still reads "xxx°".
Knowledgeable Input VERY welcomed!!
Background: 2006 Z06 - 14k miles h/c/i/e/...6L80
Driving today, looked down, DIC says "hot engine - AC not available" or something to the sorts. Gauge reads all the way cold, and DIC says temperature is "XXX°"
From what I have read, I have checked my fan plug, (not melted). I have un-hooked the temp sensor, ohms are good. Turned ignition on, and BOTH sides of the plug read around 6 Volts. Didnt think this was right. Will check with another meter soon. With the temperature plug, un-hooked, the DIC still reads "xxx°".
Knowledgeable Input VERY welcomed!!
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Likely just a bad temp sensor. I haven't replaced one but everyone says it's relatively easy.
Here's a description (post 2) that should get you through it:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-sensors.html
Here's a description (post 2) that should get you through it:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-sensors.html
Drifting
Joined: May 2008
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From: Jacksonville FL
Mine was doing the same thing. Bought a new sensor but deployed before I could fix it. I'm swapping the radiator and other parts so I should be able to install it once I get back.
Let me know if it fixes your issue.
Let me know if it fixes your issue.
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From: Albuquerque NM
This happens to folks every time it starts to get cold outside. Do you have a 160* thermostat? You say no CEL, but did you check for codes? If you have an undertemp code, I believe it's P0128/C0128, the ECT isn't coming up to temp as fast as the ECM expects due to the 160 stat. Have your tuner turn off that code, simple fix,
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From: Poteau OK
Ok thanks to all for the info. What would we do without the CF??
I did get it fixed last night.
I do have a 160* stat, but was tuned accordingly. It did throw a...going from memory here.. P0118 and the P0128 code 6Speeder mentioned. I cleared them, and it still gave the same message. Disconnected the battery and held the cables together for a little bit and then buttoned everything back up. Appears to be working properly now!
I did get it fixed last night.
I do have a 160* stat, but was tuned accordingly. It did throw a...going from memory here.. P0118 and the P0128 code 6Speeder mentioned. I cleared them, and it still gave the same message. Disconnected the battery and held the cables together for a little bit and then buttoned everything back up. Appears to be working properly now!
