I think your problem may be the coolant level sensor. After many years this sensor no longer functions correctly and must be replaced. Part #251919372A or 251919372, depending on the year. The current price is less than $5. Please look a the 4 notes I submitted to the list for an explanation:
Item # Date Time Recs Subject 459316 13/10/01 19:13 17 Re: Blinking red light of death 499694 19/05/16 15:28 42 Coolant Level Sensor observation 499700 19/05/16 22:57 88 Re: Coolant Level Sensor observation 499720 19/05/18 13:25 12 Re: Coolant Level Sensor observation Ed |
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