I had the same problem when I replaced the coolant level sensor on my 85 Vanagon. The light started flashing again a few months after replacement. I finally fixed it for good by giving the contacts in the connectors a good cleaning, then coating the plug (but not the contacts!) with dielectric grease before plugging it back together. This has solved the problem by sealing the contacts away from the elements. Seems that just a slight bit of oxidation on these plug contacts cause the light to flash. (Likewise for the FI temp sensor as well - cleaning and using dielectric grease has also solved mysterious FI problems for me as well). Bill Knight Raleigh, NC > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:Vanagon@vanagon.com]On Behalf Of > Marty Wallace > Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 12:23 PM > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Flashing Cooling Light > > > Kevin- > > My temperature light has been flashing for a month now. Coolant level > and composition is fine, engine is running great, cooling fan > is working > properly... I'm learning to ignore it. > > LOTS of volks have told me that they've experienced the exact same > problem. Some indicated that replacing the coolant sensor in > the coolant > expansion tank should fix it, although one fellow told me that this > worked for a week or so, then started flashing again. > > Marty Wallace (1984 Westfalia "Heisenberg") > Chico, California > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________ > DO YOU YAHOO!? > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com > |
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