Date:         Sun, 6 Apr 2008 13:20:45 -0400
Reply-To:     pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      testing coolant level sensor?
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I have been wondering whether my coolant level sensor is faulty, since I
don't remember every seeing it come on when I've done coolant flushes, etc.
My understanding was that the sensor is just a conductivity sensor, so that
unplugging it should make the system think the coolant is empty.  However,
when I unplugged mine, and then started the van, the light flashed for a few
seconds like always, then went out as always, seemingly suggesting that the
level is fine.  What could be going on here?

Thanks,
Wes
'83 westy

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