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Is it normal to have the coolant light and oil light come on randomly

Old Jul 21, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Is it normal to have the coolant light and oil light come on randomly

I know the engine has enough oil and coolant is fine, but it comes on randomly at event but goes away.
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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Coolant sensor failure is very common.
Not so sure about Oil.

Have you checked the oil and coolant levels to be sure.

What year is your car?
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Since this is in Racing subforum, I'd be more interested in anything he has modified in regards to the oiling and/or cooling system, perhaps an alternate dash cluster, etc...

Can't assume he is stock in these areas.
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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stock, in terms of engine. I also get fuel starvation when i get down to 1/4 a tank. Which i read was normal during sweepers.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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If it's a 2004 the answer is yes, there are TSBs for both conditions
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Maybe that too if its an eatly 2005

If the oil & coolant levels are actually correct you maywa t to consider reviewing thise TsBs and taking corrective action. After 8 years the associated parts may just need replacement regardless
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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Can I not fix it since it really doesn't cause any issues when I start it back up and get on the road. The light goes away when I drive away from the track and never appears during DD.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by thewatcher101
Can I not fix it since it really doesn't cause any issues when I start it back up and get on the road. The light goes away when I drive away from the track and never appears during DD.
mine is doing something similar, it needs an oil level sensor. you'd think after 7 of them, it would work, but you'd be wrong
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