Tom, Is the van parked in an incline a starts? Maybe the sensor is not fully covered? Hth T. On Apr 30, 2014, at 10:11 PM, Mister Tom <TomsGroups@SALICOS.COM> wrote: > The "Overtemp" LED blinks after I start the van, but doesn't stop. > > Not always, but more frequently now, it seems. > > Sometimes shutting off the ignition and re-starting will reset it. > > > > The fact that it does not stop when I start the van makes me think it is the > test circuit not shutting off. > > The coolant level is fine and this occurs before the engine has had time to > warm up, let alone overtemp. > > > > Is that the "big" electrolytic capacitor? Does it charge up to say the test > time period is done, to stop the test flashing? > > > > I have a Bentley, but don't see details of this circuit. > > > > I can shotgun the cap if it's what I think it is, or certainly welcome to > other tips. > > > > TIA > > > > Tom Salicos > > '87 Syncro Westy EG-33. |
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