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Old 04-20-2010, 02:46 PM   #16
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Smile Re: Low Coolant Message

I had the same issues with a false low coolant light.
I researched this question and found in other forums that when the low coolant sensor gets contaminated , it can no longer conduct and thus give the low coolant indication.
I replaced my original sensor but found that shortly thereafter the new sensor got contaminated and it too gives a false reading.
This all started when the intake manifold gasket went bad (replaced twice) and this likely caused contamination in the cooling system, that new antifreeze did not cure.
i also found a procedure suggesting to remove the sensor and clean it with a brush. it will then work again, for awhile, until it gets contaminated again.

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Old 04-21-2010, 09:00 AM   #17
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Re: Low Coolant Message

Thanks for the suggestion on the air bubbles, i wil give it a try
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