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Old 12-02-2011, 08:20 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by schnellman View Post
When you say cooling warning light, are you talking about the light that is located in the temperature gauge face? If so, that means you are low on coolant. If so, add in very small increments until you can start the car without the light going on.
The coolant light can also indicate an engine compartment fan issue............

"Four functions of the coolant warning light:
1. Engine coolant level too low -- light flashes slowly (0.5 Hz)
2. Engine compartment temperature too high -- light flashes slowly (0.5 Hz) (engine compartment blower might be faulty)
3. Engine coolant temperature too high -- light is lit; pointer on the right
4. Temperature sensor at water outlet faulty -- light flashes rapidly (1 Hz) ; pointer on the right

Note: The temperature warning in point three is indicated if the conditions "engine coolant temperature too high" and "engine coolant level too low" are present simultaneously."
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