LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Low coolant reservior sensor?

Old 02-08-2007, 10:18 PM
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Default Low coolant reservior sensor?

I've got the low coolant light on my dash, but the coolant in the reservior is full. I just did the waterpump and I drove it around, so I know that the coolant is moving and being used. Is there some sort of sensor that might have been knocked out while I worked on the waterpump?
Old 02-08-2007, 11:13 PM
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This would be the sensor: http://shbox.com/1/low_coolant.jpg

I have the light on my dash as well, and have a new sensor in the glove compartment waiting to go on... I just haven't felt like replacing it since the coolant level is actually fine. I've heard that these things go out fairly often, but mine lasted about 9 years.
Old 02-08-2007, 11:16 PM
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iv had that forever i just take the bulbs out of the dash until I converted to the 97 digital ODO cluster now i dont know how to take the bulbs out!!! need to get the ABS one out to
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sometimes a good cleaning the metal stud with brake clean. worked for me a few times.
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If you dont want to replace it, but want to get rid of the light... Just unplug the sensor and your good; light out.

Then the next time you have access to the sensor replace it.
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^^^ what he said.. I have the same problem.
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I never tried pulling it and cleaning it.. hmm... may give that a try. Nothing to lose I guess.
Old 02-09-2007, 08:11 PM
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I looked at it today. When I was in there I just pressed it against the thing its connected to real hard a few times, I got in and drove. No light. I didn't think that would work but hey, whatever


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