Thread: Coolant light
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Old 01-09-2015, 01:05 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by clickman View Post
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
Light is not flashing but on constantly

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Originally Posted by Mark_T View Post
Stuck thermostat maybe?

Or perhaps a plugged rad? When was the last time you took off the front bumper and cleaned out all the debris from between the rads and condensers?

I'd be concerned about the sloshing noise. Carpet wet in the frunk?
Don't think it's debris as it's quite clean in the rads. All carpets dry

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Originally Posted by woodsman View Post
Air in the heater core? Pressure test.

Please note that I am a taxi driver- NOT a mechanic.
Worth a look, as temp control of the heater is a little erratic

Cheers
David
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