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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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My waterpump went out on me, so i replaced it, but my low coolant light keeps comeing on and off. I check the coolant and its full and i see know leaks.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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I get the same thing...My coolant is completely full and it's constantly on...Is it a bad sensor??
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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its a very good chance that it is low coolnt sensor in the radiator.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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yeah i had the same problem, i just disconnected the sensor and it turned off. I just check the coolant on a regular basis.
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnytransam
yeah i had the same problem, i just disconnected the sensor and it turned off. I just check the coolant on a regular basis.
or just replace the part they are only a couple of bucks!
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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or just replace the part they are only a couple of bucks!

I called the dealer for this part, they wanted $55 . Tried Napa but they don't carry the low coolant sensor Maybe a wrecking yard?
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 05:49 AM
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Are you sure you bled the system fully? Air in the system can cause that sensor to flash.
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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It may be 55.00 but its cheaper than a new engine!
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These F-bodies are notorious for having bad coolant sensors..I would replace it,but thats just me.Some just ditch it and check coolant levels religiously.
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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if you didn't flush the system there is a good chance it is just mucked up with junk.

I used a 2 part flush by prestone part 1 is an acid powder part 2 is a neutralizer it will take about 1.5 hrs to do. Then filled with distilled water (no impurities) and coolant it now cools better than ever

oh and the problem went away too
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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I'd just disconnect it, my car doesn't even have one - think they did away with them on f-bodys in 2K.
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Originally Posted by jkichline
Are you sure you bled the system fully? Air in the system can cause that sensor to flash.
How do you bleed the system???

I have same problem after a recent coolant change done by the dealer. I think they may not have bled it
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by wabmorgan
How do you bleed the system???

I have same problem after a recent coolant change done by the dealer. I think they may not have bled it
depends on your engine. I got the LT1. There are two bleeding screws up top that you open with the engine running until coolant comes out. Then you wait until the thermostat opens and repeat. If you have an LS1, there is a bleeding procedure but its different. I don't know what it is off hand but there are several post about how to bleed it.
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