dash light

nomorwar · Post by **nomorwar** » 27 Jul 2006, 05:18

A red light of my radiator keeps coming on, but I had my oil changed and they said radiator fliud level fine what's up? thanks

Post by **rmmagow** » 12 Aug 2006, 16:54

Have the cooling system flushed, put in a new thermostat, be sure the radiator's not clogged. If it's cheap, maybe a new temp sender too. The car's possibly overheating, a very bad thing with the WHITE motor.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 12 Aug 2006, 21:28

usually when everything seems right and that light comes on, either the fluid level sensor in the expansion tank (clear tank with green cap on passenger's side under the hood) is either broken or disconnected. You can lift the expansion tank up and check the wiring from below. It is not a float, but an internal sensor...when it gets wet, the connection is made and completes the circuit. It it is dry (lack of radiator fluid) then it opens a circuit and turns the light on in the dash. Hope this helps. I would try this before all of the replacements mentioned above. What's the temp sensor on your dash? The radiator light is not the same as the high temp. light if I remember correctly.

the underlord · Post by **the underlord** » 14 Aug 2006, 12:35

really? not a float?

good to know..

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 14 Aug 2006, 18:05

yeah...it is on mine...reminds me of the wee alarm we used with our kid when he was trying to keep a dry bed for the night. At least no float in mine.