Date:         Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:15:27 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85' GL Pesky Coolant Light has a life of it's own
Comments: To: Ed Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Take a
paperclip and jump the two connections in the connector at the top of the
coolant tank. Turn the van off and on again and see if it goes out. If so,
it's the sensor."

if I read that right, you are saying jumpered level sensor connectors ..the
two in the plug, will trick the cirucit into thinking the level sensor is
happy.

that's not been my expereince..
if either the level sensor is disconnected, or if jumpered, the circuit is
not happy and the LED flashes.

if you jumper with a resistor though ..
that will trick the circuit into thinking the level sensor is happy.




----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Duntz" <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: 85' GL Pesky Coolant Light has a life of it's own


> The problem can be the sensor in the tank, the wiring/grounds/connections,
> the gauge, or the relay in the dash. The sensor is easiest to check. Take
> a
> paperclip and jump the two connections in the connector at the top of the
> coolant tank. Turn the van off and on again and see if it goes out. If so,
> it's the sensor. You must shut off and restart the ignition each time to
> test the system. For further troubleshooting, check these links:
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=353678&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=42
>
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Warning-Light-Fix241.htm
>
> Ed
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Damon Hill" <wellyoufoundme@GMAIL.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 10:49 AM
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject:      85' GL Pesky Coolant Light has a life of it's own
>
>> Damon here, first time poster.
>> My 85' GL low coolant light randomly comes on. Sometimes it will blink
>> until I'm up to temp, sometimes it just blinks at random. I have checked
>> for a loose connection and diligently check the coolant at least a couple
>> times a day. Fan comes on appropriately and hoses don't appear to be
>> resticted. Is this a notorious gauge thing? Or is this something I should
>> dig into much further.
>> I am probably supposed to post more vehicle bio info...promise to do that
>> next post.
>> Thanks in advance for your thoughts, D
>> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®