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Oct 26, 2009 | 02:07 AM

Chase22

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Low Coolant Light on

This light has been on for about 3 weeks and I put radiator fluid in 2 weeks ago. I checked it again this morning and it was fine. Is there any way to "reset" this.

Oct 26, 2009 | 02:12 AM

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The low coolant light being on is a common issue.

You'll have to replace the sensor.

Oct 26, 2009 | 08:54 AM

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I had a problem with my PS cooler leaking, contaiminating the coolant low sensor and giving a false low light.

Oct 28, 2009 | 08:36 AM

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bad sensor

Oct 28, 2009 | 08:47 AM

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bad sensor

^^ ive got the same problem, anyone got a part #?

Oct 28, 2009 | 08:47 AM

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I've cleaned mine, after fixing the PS fluid leak, and it worked.

Oct 28, 2009 | 08:50 AM

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I've cleaned mine, after fixing the PS fluid leak, and it worked.

ive heard of this as an easy fix but ive never tried it for some reason lol, is it as easy as it sounds to clean or?

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Oct 28, 2009 | 08:57 AM

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sensor pops right out of radiator. scrub it with an old toothbrush and reinstall.

awesome, ill give it a try after class. good info

Oct 28, 2009 | 05:17 PM

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awesome, ill give it a try after class. good info

If that doesn't work, then I know they sell them at Autozone. But last time I checked, they wanted about $40 for it.

That's why I just unplugged the wiring harness to mine....no more light on the dash.

Oct 28, 2009 | 07:33 PM

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clean it or buy a new one. I havent had a chance to clean mine yet

Oct 28, 2009 | 10:40 PM

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mine does that same thing. waiting till i flush my rad. this spring

Oct 28, 2009 | 11:33 PM

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This is bad. The sensor is there to warn of a condition your coolant temp sensor can't. No coolant = bad temp reading. If you drop low on coolant, your block could overheat and start to deform before you even know it.

Is that worth $40??? I think so - but you can get the part less from gmpartsdirect.

Oct 29, 2009 | 03:08 PM

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clean your sensor, if that doesn't work buy a new one. i got mine on rockauto.com for about 30.00 if i remember right. i know it was way less than auto zone.