Unknown Dash light

[PDog]

Hi,
I just bought a 96 Cavalier and I have a dash light that come on every now and then. It comes on and then goes back off. Anyone know what it is.

[spudracer73]

low coolant...if the light comes on when you have enough coolant in the overflow, just change the sensor.

[PDog]

Thanks. It happened a couple of times when I made a turn. Thanks again.

[Classicrocjunkie]

whats the light look like? lol....

[16th hippy]

Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie

whats the light look like? lol....

my question exactly...i know cavy's aren't the most technologically advanced, but even they have a fair amount of lights on the dash

[yhandor]

Mine does this too...Low Coolant light comes on and off randomly....even though the resevoir is full.....what do I do?

[Classicrocjunkie]

Originally Posted by yhandor

Mine does this too...Low Coolant light comes on and off randomly....even though the resevoir is full.....what do I do?

Well if its full, then its a crapped out sensor.

[yhandor]

Alright, how much do they usually run? Would it be alright to get one from a junkyard Cavi? and how easy is it to change? Your up awful late Cody. I just got done work at 2:30AM that's why I'm still up lol.

[Classicrocjunkie]

Originally Posted by yhandor

Alright, how much do they usually run? Would it be alright to get one from a junkyard Cavi? and how easy is it to change? Your up awful late Cody. I just got done work at 2:30AM that's why I'm still up lol.

I was out for the evening with my girlfriend and i didn't get home till 1am. I'm not at college and i haven't been working since i left there dec 11th. Which makes me have nothing to do but chores around home and work on my car. Its quite enjoyable but man i am broke as fuck...

as for the sensor. They just pop in and out. If you get one from a junk yard it should work but for how long know one will know..