Date:         Fri, 13 May 2005 07:22:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Leon <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Leon <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Coolant Level Sensor
In-Reply-To:  <42847001.9040302@charter.net>
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Wanted to add my $.25
If sensor is old it's time to replace, they are not expensive
Lots of them leak coolant thru contacts and it goes undetectable
because it's hidden by connector and dries after spilling into
"cup" around sensor.By itself not a big problem but lowers pressure
in the system that may lead to higher temps.Remove connector to check
for signs of coolant while engine is at normal running temp
O-ring has to be replaced with new sensor
Leon

On Fri, 13 May 2005 04:14:41 -0500, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:

> Remove the unit from the tank and clean it. Be sure there are no cracks
> in the plastic anywhere especially between the electrodes. Also check
> your coolant for the correct antifreeze content. These vans are set up
> for a 50/50 mix of water and coolant. If not correct you will likely get
> an erroneous reading and the light will come on. If the coolant has not
> been changed in the last two years the system needs to be drained,
> flushed and new coolant installed.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> Charlie Swanson wrote:
>
>> My 85 GL coolant level light flashes sometimes and
>> it's driving me nuts.
>>
>> On startup, it flashes a few times as usual, then
>> quits and a few seconds later starts flashing again.
>>
>> Sometimes shutting it off and restarting will make it
>> stop, sometimes it continues flashing.
>>
>> All coolant levels are OK, and it doesn't overheat.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Charlie Swanson
>>
>> Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
>> 85 GL
>>
>>
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