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Intermittant "Low Coolant" light.

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Old 06-26-2004, 07:17 PM
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Default Intermittant "Low Coolant" light.

Hi all,

So far you guys have been able to help me with 2 nagging problems with my '93 Bonne SSE. Here'* a new one...

I get an intermittant "Low Coolant" light displayed in the car info display. My temp is normal, just over 200. It happens mostly in the summer when I have the A/C on, when stopping or accelerating from a stop. However it has happened in the winter too, and just driving down the road regardless of season. I've checked antifreeze level several times, now I just kind of blow it off.... Is there something easy to fix here???

Thanks again for your help.

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Well on the series 2 the coolant level sensor is located on the passenger side of the rad about half way down. Check the connections and maybe replace the sensor.

Have a look, hope it helps?
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just a thought mark, Have you flushed your system? Iv'e seen sludge build up that was bad enough to foul sensors, but usually clogged the thermostat first.
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Yes, sounds like a dirty sensor in the radiator.
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