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Old 08-01-2013, 06:01 PM
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What dies this dash light mean..?

Just changed my plugs and wires because I was getting a cel and dealer said its a misfire when they ran diagnostic. I only have one coil because they had no stock so when I buy the other 3 then I'll change them all.

I removed the power to battery to reset the cel and cel is gone except it still flashes so I know coils are screwed. Anyways, I now have this red light on my dash that looks just like a circus tent directly under the "L" of my oil pressure gauge. What does this mean?
Old 08-01-2013, 07:06 PM
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That's your coolant level light. Either you coolant is low or the sensor is busted (which happens). Verify coolant level in the overflow tank.
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Mine stays lit, but the coolant is okay and not leaking at all, i just have a bad coolant sensor, that's all.
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You can unplug the sensor wire on the top of the coolant tank, this will turn the light off.
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Originally Posted by f1status1
You can unplug the sensor wire on the top of the coolant tank, this will turn the light off.

I know...
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Unplugging the sensor made my dash cluster a lot less crowded at night. Looked like a christmas tree from all the various lights (all benign, dont worry). Very helpful to know!
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