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Old 08-27-2019, 09:02 AM   #1
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Walk me through the cooling system?

Hey y'all:
I was going to drive my car to the office today, after finishing reinstalling the motor last night. I let it idle for a bit while I was getting ready to go. When I got int he car, the temp gauge read 180d, on the nose.

about 1/2 mile down the road, the red light on the temp gauge came on and started slow-flashing at me. I turned it around and took it home and parked it. I did notice that the cooling fans weren't on.

Now I'm here at the office scratching my head. Wondering what I've jacked-up, but can't test or look at anything. Maybe someone will indulge me with a walk around?

It's possible that I hadn't completely burped the coolant system. IF THAT's THE CASE: what initializes the cooling fans? Where is that sensor located? Could low coolant levels keep those fans from engaging, even when the temp gauge is climbing and the red-light is on?

Is the red-light a separate sensor from the gauge?

Somebody walk me through these components, please? :dance:
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