Date:         Thu, 16 Oct 2003 13:12:57 EDT
Reply-To:     Oxroad@AOL.COM
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From:         Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: coolant light stays flashing
Comments: To: wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU
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I got lucky with this problem and cleaned the electrical connections (which
were covered with calcium or similar deposit) at the connector plug on top of
the coolant overflow tank. This is the electrical plug that plugs to what must
be either a low coolant level sensor in the overflow tank or a low pressure
sensor.

I cleaned the connections and plugged the connector back on and the problem
was solved.

If you're not this lucky, you could need a new cap on the overflow tank--as
your's might have a pressure leak. Or you could have a short circuit somewhere.
I'll defer to someone else on the list in these catagories as I don't have
too much knowledge.

Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA

In a message dated 10/16/2003 11:46:37 AM EST, wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU writes:

<< Okay guys, I now that this probably isn't too big a deal, but sometimes
 when I start my car, the coolant light stays flashing for a while---it
 used to be worse, staying on sometimes for as long as 20 minutes.  The car
 doesn't get hot faster than normal or anything, and my coolant level is
 fine.  It seems like the sensor is just getting "stuck" occasionally.  Any
 quick remedy for this?
  >>