Low coolent light question
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Low coolent light question
hey guys i guess this would be the right place to ask this. sorry if it's not but i'm new. i just bought my car 3 days ago and when i drive it for like 10 or 15 mins the low coolent light comes on. i checked my radiator (cold) and the overflow( also cold) and both were where they should be. also my temp never goes above 180. what do you think this could be? maybe my thermostat sticking or just need to change the coolent. there may be too much water and not enough antifreeze. any thoughts of where to start would be appriciated.
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Replace the coolant level sensor....and get used to it...they crap out pretty often. I've changed mine three times. It's located on the radiator about 4" below the filler cap and is a cinch to change out...but the part is like $40 or something.
As for the thermostat, it's possible that the previous owner installed a low temp thermo and that is why the gage is reading low. I would change back to a stocker if it was my car (for my peace of mind)....but there's not anything "technically" wrong with a lower temp thermostat. Additionally, our temp gauge is more like a dummy light...it isn't very accurate. Mine stays just under 200, but the temp ranges from 190-225 or so. As long as it isn't reading too high, you are ok.
As for the thermostat, it's possible that the previous owner installed a low temp thermo and that is why the gage is reading low. I would change back to a stocker if it was my car (for my peace of mind)....but there's not anything "technically" wrong with a lower temp thermostat. Additionally, our temp gauge is more like a dummy light...it isn't very accurate. Mine stays just under 200, but the temp ranges from 190-225 or so. As long as it isn't reading too high, you are ok.
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Don't bother replacing the sensor. I had this happen to me... I unplugged the connector and taped it up with electrical tape to protect the end, and then tucked it away. The coolant sensor isn't connected to the PCM, so you won't get a SES light or have any problems. Just make sure you check your coolant level occasionally.
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Thanks alot guys. i really appriciate you help. i unpluged it for now but i'll buy one next weekend when i'm at work. get 20% off at advance.