Low level coolant warning light
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Low level coolant warning light
Hi!
I have an interesting problem. My car is a 04 MT.
Sometimes I get (totally randomly) the red coolant warning light on the dashboard.
It happens mostly in curves/downhills with higher speed. After 5-7 sec the light just disappears.
The car doesn't have any other problem, the coolant in the reservoir tank is on the highest level (it doesn't change) and the coolant is clean - I mean there isn't any oil there. I just had an oil change, and the oil was clean aswell.
My engine just has been replaced (under warranty), but I have this problem with the previous engine too. I drove the car with the new engine for ~1500 miles only. I didn't use it above 4500 rpms (and above 3000 before 700 miles).
Is it the sensor's fault?
Thanks for the help!
Marcika
I have an interesting problem. My car is a 04 MT.
Sometimes I get (totally randomly) the red coolant warning light on the dashboard.
It happens mostly in curves/downhills with higher speed. After 5-7 sec the light just disappears.
The car doesn't have any other problem, the coolant in the reservoir tank is on the highest level (it doesn't change) and the coolant is clean - I mean there isn't any oil there. I just had an oil change, and the oil was clean aswell.
My engine just has been replaced (under warranty), but I have this problem with the previous engine too. I drove the car with the new engine for ~1500 miles only. I didn't use it above 4500 rpms (and above 3000 before 700 miles).
Is it the sensor's fault?
Thanks for the help!
Marcika
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You got a 04. so its most likely just a faulty sensor.
Its a very well-known problem.
like quazmosis said, if you're positive your coolant level is right you can just ignore it.
or if you hate the light so much you dont ever want to see it again, you can just disconnect the sensor. it will never show up again.
Its a very well-known problem.
like quazmosis said, if you're positive your coolant level is right you can just ignore it.
or if you hate the light so much you dont ever want to see it again, you can just disconnect the sensor. it will never show up again.
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Thanks for the advices!
The light is very annoying but I don't want to disconnect the sensor. Yet.
It seems I have to ask the dealer to replace the sensor.
Do you know how much does it cost? (approximately)
The light is very annoying but I don't want to disconnect the sensor. Yet.
It seems I have to ask the dealer to replace the sensor.
Do you know how much does it cost? (approximately)
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marcika,
About $210 US - you have to buy the entire reservoir which has the sensor built into it. They do not sell the sensor alone. I had to replace mine.
About $210 US - you have to buy the entire reservoir which has the sensor built into it. They do not sell the sensor alone. I had to replace mine.
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So, if you are topping off your coolant, do so when your engine is stone cold (the safest way also with no pressure in the system) and only to the "F" mark of line.
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I asked my friend to get me one. It seems it will be around 200$. But not for sure.
If it will be much more expensive, I would be interested to buy your one. Of course I would pay for everything.
Thanks in advance!
If it will be much more expensive, I would be interested to buy your one. Of course I would pay for everything.
Thanks in advance!
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