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• Re: Blinking temperature light
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:26:45 -0400
  ...the sensor or the wiring. If it is low you need to investigate further to see why it is low (a coolant leak?). If...
• Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:50:01 -0500
  ...clearance. - check cooling system; replenish coolant as necessary. - check oil level in transmission; check final drive oil level in automatic transmission - check brake fluid...
• Re: Cooling system woes (again, again, again-again)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 09:19:49 -0400
  ...that stupid tank where the blinking-light-sensor is. And, yes, I've adjusted the coolant levels to the marks indicated on the tanks...
• Re: Last call for overheating help
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:10:26 -0400
  ...one of those external hose temperature sensors that nasa developed. Maybe becasue of internal hose deterioration the coolant temp at the engine is hot...
• Re: Vanagon Electrical Puzzle 2
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:07:28 -0500
  ...led. >> >> The coolant level warning aspect was added on later as a secondary >> function of the same led. >> >> >> Also the coolant gauge temp sender...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 23 May 2005 17:38:45 -0400
  ...a slow leak, the expansion tank level sensor works to :::indicate a :::problem, but in a catastrophic coolant loss, it's too slow to...
• Re: temp gauge and coolant light trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 22:16:02 -0700
  ...I could not find anything wrong with the cooling system including coolant level and temperature sensor. I gave up the idea of fixing it...
• Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:25:49 -0500
  ...temp II sensor clip blowing out (ask me how i know about that!). Power steering fluid? Both that and coolant level are easy enough...
• Re: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:17:34 -0700
  ...That would be a lot better than a temp gauge or coolant level >> light. >> The driver would be one level closer to knowing about...
• Fw: Water Temperature Light /Now coolant leak...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:36:15 -0800
  ...However, I was puzzled by finding coolant in the sensor electrical connector, but could not see where the coolant was coming from (so just...
• Re: Coolant Saga Continues....Need Advice!!!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 14:28:07 -0700
  ...is way above "Max" > level. Begin procedure...radiator bleeder > open...girlfriend is keeping engine 2200-2500 > rpm....keep adding coolant as it drops in...
• The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 08:51:03 -0700
  ...who did the original inline/diesel style gas motor conversion in my van was not very meticulous with his work....the Coolant Level light...
• Re: The little red light
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 01:16:32 -0400
  ...I have > > checked the coolant levels, and all is fine. I had the sensor replaced > > in March or so. Any suggestions on why this...
• Re: Vendor discount - Now 5% or 10%
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 30 Mar 2014 09:28:15 -0700
  ...ya have the coolant expansion tank for my diesel westy? > >Unfortunately if it’s the early style without a level sensor, no. We had...
• Re: different expansion tank question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:31:15 -0600
  Per Bentley - Pg 19.13 Coolant Expansion Tank - The tank with the Coolant Level Sensor Refill Tank - the tank accessible through the rear service...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:09:27 PDT
  ...the right amount of coolant in the water for the >resistance > > > >between > > > >the contacts on the low water level sensor to be correct for...
• Re: Blinking Termperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 09:21:57 -0500
  Jerry, Check the water level sensor in the main coolant tank. It fits into the recess on top of the bottle and is connected...
• Re: Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 23 May 2005 16:17:17 -0700
  ...Water temp, oil pressure, oil temp, outside temp all work with the Passat TDi sensors. Coolant level sensor as well. Over the years, I...
• Re: Playing "Mechanic Ping-Pong" with my Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:28:02 -0400
  ...Later Vanagon have a coolant light level relay, this one or the wire / connection to this one could be wrong. Can someone help me...
• Re: Bad parts getting worse?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:22:14 -0700
  ...This morning I decided to at least check what the coolant level was and found the hole around the coolant level sensor so deformed...
• Re: Coolant part2
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:08:39 -0400
  ...This is the tank with the level sensor. It is plumbed near the water pump inlet so that coolant is drawn from here to...
• Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 01:17:05 -0600
  ...I guess the MAP sensor allows the engine to run at some level, but I have in my hot little hands a new TPS...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:29:07 +0000
  ...I unplugged the coolant level sensor  at the tank and drove around and the needle was normal,no coolant loss or hot engine. Sent...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:41:58 -0600
  ...Check the coolant level in > the expansion tank and the connection to the level sensor on the top of the > tank. Else the temp...
• Re: Was Can you run without coolant...Now How Badly Can You Abuse a WBX? (Very long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:38:14 -0800
  ...A coolant level sensor is essentially UNHEARD OF for domestic cars of that vintage, but VW engineers clearly felt it was necessary for catching...
• Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 2 May 2014 18:09:21 -0700
  ...I check my coolant level when I head out on a significant drive. I scan my gauges as part of the task of operating...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 14:48:52 -0800
  ...Oil level was ok, coolant level was ok - started up fine. As we >drove to the airport, about 10km, the engine seemed to lose...
• overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - John Smith
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:57:36 -0400
  ...The only thing I can tell from all of these observations is that the coolant sensor is going bad, but from what I�ve...
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 13:18:28 -0500
  ...the coolant light and gauge system than i. for a 85 there is really two inputs to the gauge the tank level sensor and...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 21:46:22 -0800
  ...Audible Coolant alarm opinions > > Hi Eric, > No, the alarm doesn’t warn you about temperature. Only coolant level. In my case, the alarm went...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:28:00 -0700
  ...notice the pool of coolant in the dimple at the top of the tank where the coolant level sensor resides. Without the necessary part...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:19:35 -0500
  ...The most accessible and reliable winter > time > coolant level sensor is your right ankle. When it starts getting > cooled > rather than heated, you're...
• Re: So when a Westy sits for 5 years...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 20:52:43 -0500
  ...The 1.9 low coolant level sensor activates the warning light and sends the gauge skyward. Having the warning activated after start up and...
• Re: Need 1982 coolant reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:24:13 -0700
  ...for another year or two and you can gain the coolant level sensor. Jim 1.9 NA Diesel Westy too On Sep 19, 2006...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 20:03:21 -0400
  ...bleed) or you got air leaks (could be about anywhere, the level sensor or cracked tank, OR crappy hose to overflow tank without hose...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 3 Jan 2021 15:58:56 -0500
  ...I put a washing machine flood tray > under the engine and found a coolant leak. It was at the Temp II sensor. I > removed...
• Re: Blinking Coolant Light Mystery (to me)
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 21:18:34 -0700
  ...up at the top. > > However --- if the coolant exits the expansion tank, and the coolant > level in the expansion tank drops with nothing to...
• VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Richard Fischer
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 10:25:53 -0500
  ...Then after driving 150 miles home later that day, and checking often, the coolant level stayed "normal" the entire time??? I cannot make any...
• Re: the case of the curious blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:27:56 -0400
  ...It doesn't know that the level controller is also lurking there waiting to give a false alarm. And the level controller will never...
• Re: 87GL: O2 Warning Light Flashing Intermittent/No Other Symptoms
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 21 May 1998 06:42:58 EDT
  John; Unplug the coolant level sensor and start the car. Do you get the same symptoms?If so suspect that connector or the next...
• Re: Temperature guage reading wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Hugill
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:14:26 -0500
  Hi Brian, As I understand, the warning light on the water temp guage actually signals low fluid level in the coolant reservoir tank. I...
• Help 1.6 L diesel temp warning light flashing engine not hot
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Thu, 11 May 2017 15:30:51 +0200
  ...my hand on it and it is not hot and the coolant level is good Do not think there is air in the system...
• Re: 1984 Vanagon....overheating
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 16:02:09 -0700
  ...The "overheat" light won't come on until coolant level in the main reservoir drops below the prongs of the level sensor, or until...
• Re: Request for Service Bulletins (The little red light)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:47:42 -0700
  ...I have > > > > checked the coolant levels, and all is fine. I had the > sensor replaced > > > > in March or so. Any suggestions on why this...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:23:29 -0700
  ...Low speed, Relay > > ___ _____ Check PH condition of coolant (Acidity/Phosphate) - or replace if > due > > ___ _____ Coolant level/color > > > > Braking System > > ___ _____ Brake disks/drums grooved? LF...
• Re: Temp Gauges: Fake Over Heating?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 22:34:13 -0400
  ...Only rarely will it start flashing while driving (the coolant level is fine and there is NO air in the system). Several months after...
• Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 May 2012 20:31:28 -0700
  ...if the level sensor goes off, it also pegs the temp gauge. I just tested that on an 84 myself today, to be certain...
• Re: coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:56:17 -0700
  ...and it can be triggered, or course, by an outside input, like the level sensor system. my first thought was it was doing the...
• 85 blinking temp light, but not overheating
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 15:37:14 -0400
  ...What I've tried since Friday: -- Checked coolant levels, checked the Vanagon mailing list archives, replaced the entire Temp sensor assembly (in the main...
• Re: What could have gone wrong?
  Historical mailing list - P. Brattan
  Mon, 5 May 2008 11:22:07 -0700
  ...If the needle stays in the middle, temp > is fine, and the red light indicates level too low. Level was OK, so > sensor is...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 05:16:04 -0700
  ...and know where that level sits on the temp gauge when driving with the current newly replaced coolant temp sensor. Bruce On Tuesday, June...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:55:14 -0700
  ...I do realize what the > gauge is for and the LED, the COOLANT TEMP and LEVEL. Where I thought > it might be the oil...
• Re: anti-freeze leak
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 11:03:30 -0500
  ...have been pressure-tested, hoses are OK, no leaks around the coolant level sensor, etc, etc, blah, blah... Cliff '88 Vanagon GL aka "Thirsty"
• Fw: Water Temperature Light /Now coolant leak...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:58:14 -0800
  ...However, I was puzzled by finding coolant in the sensor electrical connector, but could not see where the coolant was coming from (so just...
• Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 16:07:31 -0400
  ...there's enough pressure in the coolant reservoir to keep the level >below the coolant level sensor, and to keep the overflow bottle full...
• Help! Stranded in Phoenix-Loses power and dies
  Historical mailing list - Toni Rizzo
  Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:18:58 -0700
  ...The coolant looks good and the oil level is fine. Anyone in the Phoenix area have any ideas? Is there a good mechanic here...
• Re: Progress with my 89 Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - George
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:07:35 -0600
  Steve, The flashing red light is a low level indicator of the expansion tank, not an indicator of engine temp. The needle is indicator...
• Re: On the Road Again - NOT!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:05:40 -0500
  ...are two sensors. Their seals can leak, their fasteners can break or corrode. You have never seen an engine lose coolant so fast. Jim...
• Re: wonky temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:53:56 -0500
  ...You have a > leak somewhere, > Low coolant or gasses in the cooling system can push the coolant level below > the sensor and cause the...
• Re: Recommendations, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:20:18 -0400
  ...Do make sure your coolant level sensor is functional. On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote...