bugsas99

the outside air temp display inside car has gone nuts. reading 162 degress hit 200 yesterday!!! anyone have any thoughts as to how to fix the problem. my guess is a sensor has gone bad. thanks

MygreenC5

Mine has gotten stuck from time to time. But never 200 degrees. I've had it stick on a temperature and not change for a day. But then usually overnight it corrects itself.

bugsas99

mine ids reading now 162 degress and changes constantly. but always close to 162. not a big deal just looking to fix.

ColeTrain'sC5

sensor in the front bumper up in the airdam area went bad. Same thing happened to mine only it didn't hit that high of temp. It would say -30* then 120* on a 50* day

poolboy

- that is most likely the cause. The sensor is fairly cheap as I recall, and fairly easy to replace...

bugsas99

ani idea what part name would be or part number and price????

Jet-Jock

Retail for about $25, should be able to get it from a forum Chevy vendor.

minitech

Cost about 20-25. Can get that at any local auto part store. Simple install

99silvercoupe

autozone genuing gm sensor for 15 bucks, fyi thy are all made in china, no wonder they crap out.

bugsas99

this sensor is located under front air dam correct???

dobewillie

get a new sensor

poolboy

This post has a diagram to help you - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...re-sensor.html

coxjajb

Before you replace the sensor, try first to clean the connector. It's free and might be your problem.

ColeTrain'sC5

yeah you can try and clean it first. But i'd venture to guess it'll need a new one. My dad runs a body shop/dealer and he had a couple spare ones off other cars(ones that were pulled off parts that were used) and gave me one. He even put it in for me

DeeGee

I'd go with the sensor. I'd change it on spec as its a straight forward fix. Contact one of the Forum Parts vendors to make sure you get the correct part. I use Bob at Fichtner Chevrolet.
parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com


Here's the procedure:

Document ID# 665272
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure



1. Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector.




2. Remove the push-in retainer securing the ambient air temperature sensor to the lower RH side of the radiator support.
3. Remove the ambient air temperature sensor from the radiator support.
Installation Procedure
Important
The ambient air temperature sensor must be orientated so that the sensor probe end is inboard and the electrical connector is outboard.
1. Install the ambient air temperature sensor to the lower radiator support.
2. Install the push-in retainer to secure the ambient air temperature sensor to the radiator support.
3. Connect the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector.

Vetteman Jack

Most common problem is the sensor located on the passenger side of the radiator shroud near the bottom has gone bad. Cheap part to buy and easy to replace.