Date:         Sat, 26 Jun 1999 03:11:02 +0200
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
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From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: 85 flashing coolant indicator
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Byron MacIntyre wrote:

> The coolant light on my is possessed, it flashes inconsistently,
> some days it flashes constantly, other it turns off as soon
> as the engine runs for a few minutes, other days it doesn't
> come on.  The heads were recently redone and I've had
> it back to the mechanic who assures me that the coolant levels etc.
> are fine and it is operating fine,  any suggestions?

Hey, you are describing the LED in my 87 Syncro as well! I have no
solution for it at this moment, but I know I am not leaking any water, I
am not running hot, but I suspect the fan is only coming on at high. I
haven't checked the flashing LED in my Syncro yet (haven't had time
lately), but I suspect it to be the water lever sender, it may have a
stuck float. I spoke to a friend that works at the local dealer, he said
that they sell quite a few of these, mostly for the diesels. It was only
$17, so I guess I'll buy a new one, if the sender is the problem.

PerL
87 Syncro