Low Coolant light
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Low Coolant light Hey guys, I'm pretty new at this, but I'm slowly learning and replacing parts as I go along. Frankly, dealerships and shops are too freakin' expensive, and I'd like to do the work myself and say that I did it. But here's what I have going on. I drive a 1993 Firebird Formula, thermostat rated 185 because of the engine type. Anyway, the low coolant light comes on and off periodically, and I can't get it to go off. I think I need to replace the sensor in the radiator (already replaced the thermostat and thermostat sensor in the housing but that didn't fix it because it heated to about 230 and I was kinda worried that was a little too hot). I'm just having trouble finding the sensor (supposedly on the backside of the radiator). It's a little mess in there, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me where abouts to start looking. It would be much appreciated.
Fixing a Formula, so it's in decent working condition, until I can put it up and completely tear it apart as a project car
Fixing a Formula, so it's in decent working condition, until I can put it up and completely tear it apart as a project car
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Mines be intermittently turning on and off too. Been meaning to replace it. Partstaxi sells it, item six ($42)
Here's the link, let us know if this fixes the prob: http://www.partstaxi.com/partlocator...layCatalogid=0
Here's the link, let us know if this fixes the prob: http://www.partstaxi.com/partlocator...layCatalogid=0
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Actually, all you have to do is pull the sensor out of the rad and use some light sandpaper and sand the probe until it is shiny again. They get gummed up over time and throws the sensor off. Just make sure you drain a little coolant first or you'll have a mess.
Me and a friend were working on my car and he noticed my coolant sensor was unplugged. Its a dummy sensor that gets messed up and won't go away unless you fit it. Just unplug it and keep track of your coolant level.
