Installed antifreeze overflow tank problem
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Burning Brakes
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Installed antifreeze overflow tank problem
OK, I just received a hydrocarbon antifreeze overflow tank and installed it using on old tanks sensor, now I'm getting a message that the level is low on the dash. I called GM service and they told me I can't reuse my sensor that the tank should come with one.
I never heard of not being to do this.
Can someone please give me some advice, what am I doing wrong that I keep getting this message
Thanks
Bruce
I never heard of not being to do this.
Can someone please give me some advice, what am I doing wrong that I keep getting this message
Thanks
Bruce
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From: Fresno CA
Had a similar issue a few years back. I added a bottle a " water wetter"
and it seemed to fix the issue of the sensor not reading correctly.
You may have a damaged sensor or connection issue. Also a NEW tank is not that expensive.
and it seemed to fix the issue of the sensor not reading correctly.
You may have a damaged sensor or connection issue. Also a NEW tank is not that expensive.
Last edited by soggysailor; Jun 12, 2009 at 05:28 PM. Reason: additional info
Burning Brakes
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I have this issue as well. A buddy of mine at the local chevy dealership said the sensor gets gumed-up. He told me they use toilet bowl cleaner to clear the gunk off. Remove the tank, swish around the cleaner, rince, more cleaner, rince very well, install. I have not done mine yet as there are more important things I need to do first...leaky butt!
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I have this issue as well. A buddy of mine at the local chevy dealership said the sensor gets gumed-up. He told me they use toilet bowl cleaner to clear the gunk off. Remove the tank, swish around the cleaner, rince, more cleaner, rince very well, install. I have not done mine yet as there are more important things I need to do first...leaky butt!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Long Island New York
I have this issue as well. A buddy of mine at the local chevy dealership said the sensor gets gumed-up. He told me they use toilet bowl cleaner to clear the gunk off. Remove the tank, swish around the cleaner, rince, more cleaner, rince very well, install. I have not done mine yet as there are more important things I need to do first...leaky butt!
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Last edited by 97c5vette; Jun 13, 2009 at 08:45 PM.
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upside down
It is very easy to put them upside down. compare it to another vette if you can, and see if it is in right. I had that trouble when I changed my tank. took me a while to look at another one and find out it was in wrong. Good luck.
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Burning Brakes
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You wouldn't have a picture of it installed correctly and compared incorrectly, would you?
