low coolant light?
07-06-2007, 10:38 AM
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low coolant light? what does this mean?
lol, j/k, but seriously this light is on and will not go off. I have had problems with my coolant system before but had always just topped it off and it was fine. I recently added some leak stop type of additive to the radiator and then topped it off. the light came on again, so I checked the radiator and it is full. I even added a liter of water to the reservoir and the light is persistant.
maybe I have a clog somewhere and the coolant is not flowing correctly? I mean my temps have been as good as ever even sitting in traffic on a hot day I'll hit maybe 190. I am usually always just under 180 though.
lol, j/k, but seriously this light is on and will not go off. I have had problems with my coolant system before but had always just topped it off and it was fine. I recently added some leak stop type of additive to the radiator and then topped it off. the light came on again, so I checked the radiator and it is full. I even added a liter of water to the reservoir and the light is persistant.
maybe I have a clog somewhere and the coolant is not flowing correctly? I mean my temps have been as good as ever even sitting in traffic on a hot day I'll hit maybe 190. I am usually always just under 180 though.
07-06-2007, 11:05 AM
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these sensors are notorious for going bad...think they are 35 bucks from advance or autozone and only takes about 30-45 min to change....just drain coolant to just under sensor...sensor is held on with one clip...swap and fill system...don't forget to bleed air out of system
07-06-2007, 11:08 AM
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ok thanks, what is the procedure for bleeding out the air? last time it was in the shop I had them do all of that fun stuff so I am not too familiar
07-06-2007, 01:06 PM
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Are you supposed to do it with the system pressurized at operating temp?
I have always run it with the cap off - goose the throttle a little to circulate the coolant (if its a new fill or significant amount), when the level drops in the radiator keep topping off. Then shut down and bleed. Rinse, lather, repeat.
Then take a ride and check it in a few miles (after cooling down) bleed again and fill if necessary.
I have always run it with the cap off - goose the throttle a little to circulate the coolant (if its a new fill or significant amount), when the level drops in the radiator keep topping off. Then shut down and bleed. Rinse, lather, repeat.
Then take a ride and check it in a few miles (after cooling down) bleed again and fill if necessary.
07-06-2007, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by scottso
Are you supposed to do it with the system pressurized at operating temp?
I have always run it with the cap off - goose the throttle a little to circulate the coolant (if its a new fill or significant amount), when the level drops in the radiator keep topping off. Then shut down and bleed. Rinse, lather, repeat.
Then take a ride and check it in a few miles (after cooling down) bleed again and fill if necessary.
I have always run it with the cap off - goose the throttle a little to circulate the coolant (if its a new fill or significant amount), when the level drops in the radiator keep topping off. Then shut down and bleed. Rinse, lather, repeat.
Then take a ride and check it in a few miles (after cooling down) bleed again and fill if necessary.
07-06-2007, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralls
You can burp the system that way, but our cars have bleeder screws that make things easier. Yes, car should be operating temp. Use a flat head screw driver and open up the screws located beside the elbow. There are two, so you can go back and forth.
I do use the bleeders. But goosing it like I said keeps dropping the level. Then when it doesn't drop any more I go to the bleeders - at that point usually one bleed is sufficient. I just did a water pump and opti, twice (don't ask 
). And that's the way I bled it out. Trending Topics
07-06-2007, 07:46 PM
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Mine has been on for probably 2+ years. I've heard that just unplugging it will turn it off too but, I never think of it when I'm under the hood. I almost dont even notice the light anymore. 
07-07-2007, 10:14 AM
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I don't like any lights on. Lower the coolant by the drain - its only a couple of inches worth. Replacing the sensor is a whopping 5 minute job. Better safe than sorry - if you get a coolant leak - you are going to want to know ASAP.
