coolant
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Burning Brakes
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From: West Hollywood California ! Now Miami, Florida
coolant
just put in a new coolant tank and am getting low coolant readings even when the coolant tank is full???? anyway ideas about what is going on ???
thanks
thanks
Pro
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From: Hagatna Guam
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Originally Posted by Don Kisamore
The system needs to be 'bled'.
If Don's suggestion does not help, check the wires that connect to the coolant level sensor. It might have accidentally come off. Also, the coolant reservoir has a magnet inside the reservoir that might be sticking. Rap gently on the reservoir...this might correct the problem.
The coolant level sensor is simply a reed switch (that the sensor wires plug into) and a magnet inside the reservoir. You can test the reed switch by removing it and holding a small magnet up to the reed. If your "Low Coolant" alarm does not go away, and your connections are good, disconnect the wiring and short the ends. This will simulate a closed reed switch and should clear the alarm. If it doesn't, you have other issues.
Phil
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
If it is plugged in, unplug it and see if the light goes out, if it does then the sensor is gone.
Two choices
Leave it disconnected or replace the sensor.
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by screw991le
If it is plugged in, unplug it and see if the light goes out, if it does then the sensor is gone.
Two choices
Leave it disconnected or replace the sensor.
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From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by screw991le
If it is plugged in, unplug it and see if the light goes out, if it does then the sensor is gone.
Two choices
Leave it disconnected or replace the sensor.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: West Hollywood California ! Now Miami, Florida
Good question
i honestly do not know if the sensor is there, i did not even think about that at all .... i just but a new coolant tank from a chevy dealership .. cause my stock one was cracked. should i just obtain new sensor???
Thanks for all the help though
Thanks for all the help though
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