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ECC external Temp stuck at 50*

Old 07-22-2010, 08:30 PM
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On the '96 SSE, the ECC External Temp is displaying 50*. It'* making it a little tough for my wife to cool the car to 70* when it'* actually 98* outside, and it pumps heat. It'* not even working OK when I put it to manual. I swapped in a known working ext-temp sensor and ECC unit and it still comes up with 50*.

I see only 1 15A fuse for AUTO A/C and CRUISE. Is there something I'm missing, or am I going have to trace the sensor wire?

Thanks, it'* freakin' steamin' here.
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Take a look at the wiring leading to the external sensor. If it gets chewed, beat or anything of the nature itll give ya a hard time.

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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Take a look at the wiring leading to the external sensor. If it gets chewed, beat or anything of the nature itll give ya a hard time.

Ask my Regal how I know this one..lol Yeah, it'* white.
Yeah, thanks Bill. It'* time to to go over the whole system. The compressor clutch/unit sound fine, but the programmer lines and actuator probably need attention or replaced. Finally found an actuator at the jy without a cracked gear.

Her ECC system has been twitchy for the past year or so.So i'll take a day and get it things back on the right path. I could use a day off.

Haven't forgotten about ya, hope things are well in Conn.
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