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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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I had my coolant level sensor replaced a while back because the light indicating low coolant levels wouldnt disappear. The light stopped coming back on for a few months. Now unless its really cold outside, the light just comes right back on. Any ideas on why it would be coming back on? oh and i dont have DEX coolant in it anymore and the mechanic said thats probably what made it go bad in the first place.
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Have you checked the level in the radiator? Just have to ask.
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Haha yea. its full.
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Can you unplug the sensor and the light go off? the sensor might have gone bad again.
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honestly i have no idea where the sensor is. i had it replaced by a shop
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The sensor is on the upper part of the radiator on the passanger side. It is square shape.
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if i unplugged it and the light went away, could i leave it unplugged?
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If you do, you wont know if the coolant level gets low again. I think that if you jump the 2 terminals the light should come on. That would show that the circuit is good. Did the shop give you any warranty on the part?
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there might be a warranty i actually dont remember. but ill try it and if its bad ill most likely either go to the shop to see if i have the warranty or just buy another one and do it myself
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How has... your power steering fluid level been lately?
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If you replace it, get the sensor from GM. All aftermarket sensors are crap.
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If you replace it, get the sensor from GM. All aftermarket sensors are crap.
I did. I actually got a GM sensor as cheap as an aftermarket one.
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