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Old 10-20-2009, 02:09 AM
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3rd gear coolant light?

When we are wrapping out 3rd gear the coolant light comes on. Doesn't do it in any other gear. Or if u stay in 3rd gear for a long period at just at 5k-7k rpms it will come on. Its a 06 AT with slap shift 6 speed with 40k miles. Sorry I wld search for this but I don't have a computer to look up with. I'm using my phones internet. Its all I got. Thanks much!
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It's a normal condition when the coolant over flow bottle level sensor goes bad.
You need a new bottle.
Might want to check the coolant level and make sure it's full. One never knows.
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you can try to clean it or replace it. most people end up replacing it.
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i just unplugged my sensor and i monitor my coolant when i fill my oil
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Originally Posted by xtreme velocity
When we are wrapping out 3rd gear the coolant light comes on. Doesn't do it in any other gear. Or if u stay in 3rd gear for a long period at just at 5k-7k rpms it will come on. Its a 06 AT with slap shift 6 speed with 40k miles. Sorry I wld search for this but I don't have a computer to look up with. I'm using my phones internet. Its all I got. Thanks much!
Add a small amount(8-12 ozs) of distiled water to the reservoir it will probably stop doing it.
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