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Re: What does the cooling light mean?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 22:38:18 -0600
...blinks full time now. > > Chris > > Low Coolant level Bad connection Cracked Coolant Sensor Coated Coolant Sensor Probes Coolant Water/Antifreeze mix is bad out...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 4 May 2008 17:02:24 -0700
...Mark John Reynolds wrote: > Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat housing - not the level sensor in the expansion...
Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:01:16 -0800
...The early models had a coolant level sensor unit that pegged the temp needle and blinked the led whenever the coolant was detected low...
Clarification Re: Coolant Leak...DO NOT FEAR...(Flame prevention, for me)
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 17:22:29 EST
...What I discovered is that after a while the leaking stopped and the level of coolant was even with the bottom of the sensor...
Re: Thanks for cooling system info
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:57:34 -0700
Roger Sisler typed: > My coolant level sensor once shot into orbit( not unheard of here on the > list). As a side effect of replacing...
Re: coolent level sensor
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 19:24:19 -0500
...coolent level sensor I just had an '84 here that had the blinking coolant light thing. I found that the wire to the level...
Re: Anyone glue a leaky expansion tank with good results?
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:32:26 -0400
...coolant level sensor look > like? Is there an O-ring in there or what? > > > tabe johnson/87 westy Tabe, The coolant level sensor does...
Re: Random flashing of temperature light
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:45:45 -0500
How is the coolant level in the expansion tank? Frequently, when this level gets to a critical level( for the level sensor)the light...
Re: blinking coolant light solution
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:44:45 -0500
I replaced the coolant tank on my 87 Vanagon about a year ago. I arrived with a new coolant level sensor. When I flushed...
Re: Coolant Level Sensor
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 06:20:30 -0600
...temp gage says all is ok, but the sensor light blinks....and yet the coolant level is OK. I have seen that situation at...
Re: Das Blinkenlights, continued
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 26 Nov 2005 20:35:49 -0600
...coolant level (no air in expansion tank), checked the > sensor prongs (clean), checked the sensor plug (fine), and the grounds > are fine. The coolant...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 4 May 2008 18:40:31 -0400
...Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat > housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O...
Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 10:05:05 -0700
on my '90 Carat the coolant needle sat halfway between the LED and the white bottom bar... I change the level sensor and the...
Re: 1990 Blinking Coolant Light Mystery
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 6 Feb 2006 08:17:32 -0800
...a bad tank level sensor, bad connection at the sensor, bad connection in the engine compartment wiring box, bad coolant level warning unit.... Given...
Re: running hot....any ideas?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Feb 2006 01:25:06 EST
...com writes: > Have you checked the condition of the coolant level sensor in the coolant > fill tank. I have found that the errode quickly...
thanks on blinking water temp light and groups in Europe
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Sat, 13 May 2017 15:27:35 +0200
...On 86-91 models, it is the black one with two wires going to it 3) The coolant level sensor in the coolant bottle...
Re: help! overheating with maple syrup smell
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 22 Dec 2000 19:34:08 -0800
...at 70 water/30 coolant there's a good chance the coolant level sensor will signal the coolant light to start blinking.... unless the...
Re: Temp light on for no apparent reason (90 vanagon)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Nov 1996 07:12:42 -0800
The level sensor (in the top of the left tank) is basically two prong electrodes inserted into the coolant. The sensor looks for a...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:23:40 -0400
...50 PM, Karl wrote: > >> The coolant level sensor should definitely have an o-ring on it. The >> sensor will crack easily if overtightened, I...
Re: 85' GL Pesky Coolant Light has a life of it's own
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:15:27 -0700
...If so, it's the sensor." if I read that right, you are saying jumpered level sensor connectors ..the two in the plug, will...
troubleshooting coolant level warning light
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:44:25 PDT
...The coolant reservoir is full to the brim so that's not the problem. When I measure the resistance of the coolant level sensor...
Re: Blinking coolant level light
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 25 May 2010 15:04:44 -0400
...the 2 pins of the burp tank > sensor? The light is always blinking and the coolant level is OK an the temp > is OK...
Coolant Level Sensor
Historical mailing list - Charlie Swanson
Thu, 12 May 2005 10:15:06 -0700
My 85 GL coolant level light flashes sometimes and it's driving me nuts. On startup, it flashes a few times as usual, then...
Re: cleaning coolant level sensors?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 07:30:54 -0500
...suggestions about the cause of my > flashing coolant level light. I am hoping it's the sensors. Can anyone tell > me how to clean...
Re: 2 Cups low on coolant made my vanagon overheat?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 08:20:36 -0400
...in wasserboxer tank system if the coolant drops below the level >the sensor can measure it makes the dash light flash. > >the light is...
Re: Testing coolant level sensor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:30:11 -0700
...Testing coolant level sensor Hi, I just bought a new sensor. I put it in water and test the continuity between the two probes...
expansion tank wierdness
Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
Sat, 19 Sep 1998 17:20:43 -0700
Installed a new expansion tank and coolant level sensor into our 89 Westy. Everything went fine, maybe too easy. Wife and I drove to...
Re: Too hot or not?
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Fri, 28 Feb 1997 09:25:41 -0600
Randy-- That red light does not indicate how hot the coolant is. It is a level indicator telling you that you've got a...
Re: Coolant level sensor - repeat breakage
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:41:50 -0500
...Jim On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 9:54 AM, John Reynolds <kayakjr@comcast.net> wrote: > I had a coolant level sensor develop a...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Mon, 5 May 2008 17:03:35 +0000
...Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat > housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O...
Re: coolant sensor 50/50 tolerance?
Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 20:18:49 -0230
...If >the blinking problem continues to occur with this relay out, it has >NOTHING to do with the coolant level sensor, coolant level, or...
Re: Coolant Level Sensor
Historical mailing list - Leon
Fri, 13 May 2005 07:22:31 -0700
Wanted to add my $.25 If sensor is old it's time to replace, they are not expensive Lots of them leak coolant thru...
Re: Temp gauge needed
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Sun, 15 Jan 2006 21:50:27 -0500
Are you sure it's your gauge? Assuming your coolant levels are OK, have you cheked the sensor? Try pulling the plug to the...
Re: Coolant Level Sensor
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:03:15 EST
...Replaced the offending sensor with a new one. Never had the problem again. BenT San Francisco
Re: Vanagon Electrical Puzzle 2
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:44:26 +0200
...I meant "G2" from the wiring diagram, sensor for gauge. Anyway, I´ll stick with level sensor and/or Relay3, Mark´s explanation of...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Sunshine
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:35:53 -0500
...50 PM, Karl wrote: > The coolant level sensor should definitely have an o-ring on it. The > sensor will crack easily if overtightened, I...
Re: Coolant light mystery
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:25:01 -0400
...All Models * refer to appropriate wiring diagram * disconnect coolant level sensor electrical connector * check coolant level in coolant reservoir *** MUST be between MIN and...
Flashing coolant level lamp
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:12:25 -0700
...With engine cooled, I checked the coolant level again: right between "min" and "max." Drove down today, mostly downhill or flat, NO flashing coolant...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 4 May 2008 15:48:45 -0700
...Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O...
Re: flashing temp light
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 20:51:11 -0500
...The light is a low coolant level indicator light. It utilizes the resistance of the coolant between the two electrodes of the sensor in...
Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
Historical mailing list - DELGADOAJJ
Thu, 14 May 1998 18:44:57 EDT
...I am almost 100% sure it's a crack in the expansion tank, since the coolant level sensor is relatively new (1yr). But before...
Re: Weird Stuff----
Historical mailing list - David Richoux
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:48:49 -0800
...sensors related to coolant in the Bentley I have (1980-1984) - the Temp gauge Sender located on the thermostat block and Coolant level warning...
Re: Blinking coolant light woes
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 19 Feb 2017 09:45:14 -0700
...turn the Light Off with a Jumper leaves only the Coolant Level or Sensor Itself as the Culprit ~ Since We Know that the Circuit...
Re: Is John right about the temp gauge
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 18:12:07 -0700
...My 87 clearly has the coolant sensor > unrelated to the temperature sensor when the coolant > level is low in the tank. The temperature gauge...
Re: Blinking coolant light...
Historical mailing list - Vince P.
Fri, 5 May 2000 12:51:32 -0700
...Blinking coolant light... Slipping belt? Look for glazing. If your van is an '84 or earlier, a bad connection with the fluid level sensor...
Re: and coolant leak at pressure tank
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 3 Apr 2005 12:24:39 -0700
...Master cylinder leak and coolant leak at pressure tank > > > My coolant leak is kind of stange. Coolant puddles around the coolant level > sensor on...
Re: coolant temps
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Sun, 2 Jun 2002 22:36:51 -0500
...I thought the light went off if your coolant level is low in the tank, thats what the sensor on top is for. So...
Re: Fw: Flashing Coolant light on a diesel van.
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 16:01:57 -0700
...Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Torrance, CA stephen de la salle wrote: > To elorabate more ... > > Mine is an 82 van ...no coolant level sensor ... > > So...
Re: 84 Wasserboxer Coolant Level Light (U)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Jul 1996 21:12:43 -0400
...Checked 14 point connector at panel, tightened nuts on gauge, replaced both sensors on thermo housing and sensor in bottle. Coolant level (Sierra) full...
Re: Testing coolant level sensor
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:50:52 -0500
The "sensor" is simply two metal prongs that touch the coolant. Current will flow, but a rather small amount, depending on the type of...
flashing coolant light wzup
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 13:57:52 -0700
...flashing coolant light wzup? There is very little that can go wrong with the coolant level sensor. It is simply a pair of metal...
Re: Temp Gauges: Fake Over Heating?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 17:24:43 -0700
I had this problem and it turned out to be a hairline crack in the reservour bottle near the coolant level sensor. Replacing the...
Re: 1.9 l question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 15 May 2001 09:15:07 -0400
...I can't tell if "left" is hot or cold in your case -- if hot, then check the wiring to the coolant level sensor...
Re: O-ring Size for Coolant Level Warning Light Switch
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 8 Jun 2015 15:33:49 -0700
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1416_904/coolant-level-sensor-o-ring.h tml Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
flashing coolant light wzup?
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 09:43:27 EDT
...The coolant level is OK. Could this be just a faulty coolant sensor or something worse? Any ideas appreciated. Thanks Spencer
Re: Leak at coolant recovery tank
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Mon, 30 Aug 1999 20:14:42 -0500
...At > least some of the leak is coming from around the > coolant level sensor at the > primary coolant reservior tank. When the head > gaskets...
Re: temp. gauge warning light
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:11:49 -0500
...But if the coolant level is normal, then you are probably experiencing the approaching failure of the coolant level sensor, the little gizmo that...
Re: 87 Westy Coolant Temp Puzzle
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:59:33 -0400
Yes , I believe a faulty coolant level sensor can cause your gage to read inaccurate.My gage read low. One day the sensor blew...
Re: sensor in coolant reservir
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 12:03:37 -0800
...Now I am wondering whether the sensor has anything to > do with the temperature gauge or measures only coolant *level*. > > Also, a flashing light...
Re: Coolant Light Problem 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:15:47 EDT
...This will eliminate the coolant concentration concern and wether the level sensor itself is bad. If the light still flashes, you need a new...