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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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Is this a common LT1 Problem........ the low coolant light has been on for a good time now and i check my coolant frequently........ has to be a sensor......... anyone know where this is located?????? and how much to replace????????
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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**** mine pissed me off cuz it stayed on i just took it out...just check it every week or so
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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oh and btw if your standing in front of the car its on the back of radiator on the far left next to the fan plugged in sideways
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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Its a common GM problem, take it out and either clean it out or then give it a few taps to the wall... I dont recall them being expensive either.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:34 AM
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Mine went out. I just unplugged it and the light went off. I always keep an eye on my temp so I just left it off.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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at first advance auto told me it was $33 bucks, i went to another one last week and got it for $9 and change. it went bad when my radiator cracked. still have a minor leak somewhere i cant pin point yet. but think its a hose clamp and not the radiator.

i was just gonna post asking about where its at. but you saved me some time.


ive neglected my car for so long, only recently ive had the tinkering bug.

fixing her up to stock for now. she needs a shitload of tlc.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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thanks guys.......... i hate having lights on the dash on.......... u always get some *** clown get in your car and say "hey your coolant is low"...........
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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I unplugged mine. I don't need an inaccurate sensor to tell me my coolant is low.
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My dash light has been on for more than a year. I just unplugged it after spending $35 for a new sensor because its not worth the install hassle at this point.

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