Bravada 97

Hi, I just recently drove my 97 Bravada from Ohio to Colorado. It was a 1500 mile trip. It ran fine the entire time and the temp was in the normal range. The next day I noticed that the "service engine soon" light was on. I checked the coolent and it was very low. So I went to autozone and had them check the codes just to be sure. The reading they got when they checked it out was that the engine coolent temp was high.

I filled up the coolent back to the proper level but the service engine soon light still stays on. Is that normal? I thought it would turn off once the coolent was replaced back to it's normal level.

Thanks for any help as it is greatly appreciated.

ZL1power69

if the problem is corrected the light should go out on its own but the code will still be in the computer.

__________________
2000 Chevy Blazer ZR2
Performance: AEM intake, TB mod, ported stock y-pipe w/precat deleted, 3in catco cat, 2.5in Flowmaster 40 DF,
March pulleys, MSD SF ignition, Taylor 8.2 wires, Transgo shift kit, Corvette servos, B&M trans cooler.
Suspension: Knaffle 1.5in lift shackles, 1.25in rear wheel spacers, 31in BFG AT's
Exterior: custom ZR2 decals, bug guard, vent visors
Interior: Lanzar headunit w/ ipod input, Pioneer speakers, Scanguage II

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3013891

muddog321

So, why was it low. Now that its refilled to the Hot line when cold is the proper 4.3 engine way - does it drop at all when looked at each morning before driving. If so the intake may be leaking, or a hose or water pump so look around. Is the gage in the 190-200 range normally. Has the coolant been changed and the thermostat. Dex cool systems need a change every 3 years and always watch the reservior level. Hope all goes well.

Bravada 97

Since filling the resevoir yesterday it has not dropped. The level is still at the same spot as when first filled yesterday.

On a positive note when I started the car this afternoon the light was gone.

BlazerLT

with the engine cold in the morning open the rad cap and fill the rad up to the top with fluid and then go for a drive to Autozone and get a Stant rad cap and replace the AC Delco stock garbadge you have on your rad.

Stock caps are shit and cause you to lose coolant.

Pull the negative battery cable for 30 minutes and it will clear the code.

__________________
1995 Factory Blazer Service Manual for sale, PM if interested.

bigry2004

that happened to me on a 300 mile trip the other day. turns out i had a puncture in my radiator and needed a new one put in.. couple hundred bucks...

__________________
1997 Blazer LT 204k miles, 4X4, BF Goodrich AT's, 2 Pioneer 6x9's, 12" IMPP subwoofer with 1000watt Pyramid Amp. CAI.

Bravada 97

I have the Stant rad cap. I put it on last fall.

BlazerLT

ok, pull the negative post off of the battery for 30 minutes and you should be set.

__________________
1995 Factory Blazer Service Manual for sale, PM if interested.