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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Default Engine coolant light
I'm a noob to the f body's.
I bought a 98 z28 ls1 bolted to a m6 about 2 weeks ago. I've checked all my fluids and stuff but my engine coolant light won't go off. Any suggestions?
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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Replace the sensor
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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It's the coolant level sensor it's on the drivers side of the radiator under the upper hose. You can take it out and clean the crap out of it of just leave it disconnected that will fix it
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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unplug it
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I unplugged mine, then plugged it back in and it stayed off. That was 7 years ago.
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It's 3"-4" under the radiator cap on the PS....

EDIT: you'll see the wire and plug that run to it.
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check the connector to see if its growing anything inside..like corrosion or anything. thatll do it too.
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Another vote for unplugging the sensor
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