Date:         Sun, 29 Sep 2002 06:56:03 -0400
Reply-To:     jim <jch@VNET.NET>
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From:         jim <jch@VNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Need more help - the dreaded flashing red light
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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michael and  all'
I have not  been following this thread this time, but it has persisted
so that it feels too familiar. If this has been offered, then realize
that I have not kept up like a good lister should.

 I had the dreaded blinking red light and tried everything (including
the piece of duct tape over the light), to find that the problem was
that I had too much antifreeze in the mixture.  The mix is very percise
and too much or too little will cause the light to flash.

Drive well.

jim

David Beierl wrote:

> At 01:03 PM 9/28/2002, Michael Wagner wrote:
>
>> Now I've pulled the temperature coolant sensor relay from inside the
>> dash
>> (marked 43) and replaced that, and I still have the same problem.
>
>
> First check that the gauge supply voltage is correct (10v +/- 0.5v).  Low
> voltage can cause the light to flash.  Assuming that's not it, if the
> light
> flashes *with the 43 module removed* then it's unquestionably the
> gauge.  Also, if the 43 module is taller than wide and the light flashes
> without also pegging the needle, it's the gauge (or low gauge
> voltage).  You can generally fix the gauge by removing the face, removing
> the circuit board and replacing the electrolytic cap on the board,
> preferably with a tantalum.  But it's a nuisance.
>
> david
>
>
> --
> David Beierl - Providence, RI
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