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• Re: Blinking Temp Light.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 09 Jul 94 10:55:12 CDT
  ...also check all your connections for the electrics on the cooling system (the coolant level sensor, coolant temp sensor, radiator fan switches, etc.) good...
• coolant level sensor was-Sometimes it does not ...
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:35:01 -0400
  I am dealing with a coolant level sensor issue right now. I had replaced one about 3 yrs ago and had actually not had...
• Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 14:31:57 -0600
  ...RadFan Switch is fairly new ~ > On 7 Jul , 2021, at 12:11 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> >> Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning...
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  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 09:44:50 -0700
  ...I get it that the coolant tank sensor only identifies a coolant level issue and not temperature - for some reason I connected what you...
• Re: Plastic Fantastic; Your coolant system's dissolving AKKK !!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:42:37 -0800
  ...It may have been due to extremely low coolant level resulting in super-heated steam running around the pipes, but that incident started a...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:20:53 -0700
  A leak that had me stumped (as a WBX newb though) was at the coolant level sensor at expansion tank. Coolant would pool in...
• Re: Warning light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 06:30:01 -0500
  ...Will clean the 2 prongs on cap and check coolant level. >> Thanks for the info > > but you said the buzzer goes off when you...
• Re: 84 coolant light.
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:10:49 -0700
  ...Coolant level is fine. Operating temp is > fine but the > light flashes. I attempted to loop the circuit at the > bottle plug but > that...
• Re: Strange Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 16:20:22 -0700
  ...ECU ECU relay Temp 2 sensor idle and throttle switches aux air regulator temp gauge sender coolant level sensor Wheezerboxer motors have it too...
• Re: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 8 May 2002 14:51:48 -0400
  ...Gauge is in the lower parts of the coolant level light when on highway and on the upper parts of this one when in...
• Re: Bad parts getting worse?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:23:18 -0400
  ...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: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:48:44 -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...
• HELP: I'm Over heating after turning off for 2 minutes
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 22:23:25 -0700
  I thought that switching to the Audi engine would get rid of my coolant problems in my Double Cab. I am finding that it...
• '91 Westy Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 11:50:08 -0700
  ...Can see the bubbling of coolant working through the primary holding tank and have max level in the overflow. Thanks again for the help...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:41:52 -0400
  ...as the level hasn't gone down much. I am leaking ATF from > the heads though, or maybe it's coolant, but it more...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 3 May 2011 21:18:13 -0700
  Tried topping up both coolant & overflow tanks. Must benthe switch or the wiring. Will tomorrow try jumper wire and then possibly replace the coolant...
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:48:32 -0800
  ...and switched, battery voltage taken at the output terminal of the auxiliary battery and unswitched, coolant pressure gauge tapped at the coolant reservoir tank...
• Re: Das Blinkenlights
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 06:05:13 EST
  ...The coolant level looks fine to; no loss, no low level. Please explain. There are a few possibilities. Check the control unit on the...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:43:56 -0500
  ...have some things mixed up. > > There is NO buzzer for the coolant level. > > 1986 and newer vans have a loud buzzer for oil pressure...
• Re: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 22:18:09 +0000
  ...Air in the system? Worn out pump or >slipping belt? Radiator fan switch not working? Low coolant level? Bleed >the system and top up...
• Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:40:43 -0700
  Hello all, Put a new, supposedly German, coolant level sensor in my 84 Westy about 2k miles ago, only to have it crack in...
• Re: Blinking Red Light
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 05:44:18 -0700
  ...coolant level or V-belt damage. > > > Move the vehicle a safe distance off the road, > > stop the engine and depress > > > the emergency flasher switch...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 10:26:13 -0500
  ...As it turned out, the fan or fan switch (can't remember now) was defective and the engine overheated. I was never sure whether...
• Re: Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:57:23 -0400
  ...Reconnected the battery (green diode indicated a good charge), oil > and coolant levels good. > > Turned the key and heard the fuel pump kick in...
• Re: radiator leak
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:57:33 -0700
  ...Without beginning the "not coolant again" wars, what's the recommendation on coolant (and yes, I've checked the archives but opinions change). Feel...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 18:38:39 -0400
  ...The normal temp gauge position should be just over the light (coolant level light), the fan should kick in a t about 3/4...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Steffen
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:04:40 -0800
  ...have some things mixed up. > > There is NO buzzer for the coolant level. > > 1986 and newer vans have a loud buzzer for oil pressure...
• Re: Wondering about coolant physics
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 16:56:05 -0500
  ...In summary, with my '82 > diesel conversions, I switched the primary coolant reservoir to the '83 > version, added a coolant level sensor and then...
• Re: Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 13 May 2001 09:48:08 -0500
  ...When I bought it, > the gas > gauge, the coolant level light and the temperature gauge didn't work > and the > brake warning light stayed...
• Re: low temp gauge reading need ideas...
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:38:28 -0600
  ...Al Brase rsf wrote: >* Good thermostat (tested fine) >* Appears to be correct level of coolant and bled >* Gauge slowly started creeping lower all week...
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:50:15 -0900
  ...and switched, battery voltage taken at the output terminal of the auxiliary battery and unswitched, coolant pressure gauge tapped at the coolant reservoir tank...
• Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 18:01:25 -0800
  ...Coolant level is normal (i.e. b/w the full/empty marks on the expansion tank), no recent coolant changes or leaks. The (analog...
• Re: expansion tank wierdness
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 17:06:48 -0500
  ...Came out of the restaurant to coolant under the car. Check it out and the coolant sensor switch is loose. OK. So the system...
• Re: Bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 May 2001 11:37:22 -0700
  ...In a day or two you will notice that the level has dropped, indicating that the air has been replaced with coolant. Charles Keeter...
• Re: Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:09:29 -0700
  ...Hello all, Put a new, supposedly German, coolant level sensor in my 84 Westy about 2k miles ago, only to have it crack in...
• 85 1.9 w/AC Overheat at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Orbon
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:44:56 -0800
  ...the coolant level and then proceded to my destination. The next morning I pulled the grill and looked at the radiator fan switch. It...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 00:09:36 -0400
  ...gauge does not indicate overheating and the coolant level is full. Could this be linked to the malfunctioning wiper switch? Other ideas? Thanks, Woody
• Re: Diesel and WBX Coolant Temp gauges same?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:20:52 -0700
  ...The relay needs > switched +12 power like from the ignition coil, a ground, and a wire from > the level probes with the other probe...
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:20:00 -0400
  ...Another thing common to many of these 'failures' is the fact that the owners allowed coolant levels to go unchecked and were found to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Jun 2004 - Special issue (#2004-539)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 08:20:57 -0700
  ...During 85 VW switched to a new "coolant level sensor control unit" RELAY. The new type does not peg the needle on hot when...
• Re: temp gauge shenanagins
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 20:57:45 -0500
  The temp gauge responds to the coolant that should be flowing through the engine. The radiator fan is turned on by a switch in...
• Re: "Troll" posting: Rescue Tape still in place...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:29:38 -0500
  ...All > without fussing around with milli-volts and resistors and micro-switches to > make that 'low coolant level' warning light work without properly without...
• # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 06:07:05 -0700
  ...I had a double failure where my coolant leaked overnight, and my coolant level sensor (in the expansion tank) was cracked and allowed coolant...
• Re: LED Light/Audible Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 07:03:49 -0500
  ...new thermo/temp switch on the radiator (this could have put air in the system as well). But the coolant level is certainly NOT...
• Re: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:49:07 -0400
  ...Air in the system? Worn out pump or > >slipping belt? Radiator fan switch not working? Low coolant level? Bleed > >the system and top up...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:16:14 -0400
  ...I had a double failure where my coolant leaked overnight, and my coolant level sensor (in the expansion tank) was cracked and allowed coolant...
• Re: 85 Vanagon w/non-stop blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:40:16 -0700
  ...replaced coolant > level sensor, replaced coolant hoses, flushed cooling system, repaired some > vacuum leaks. They have by-passed the coolant sensor and switched out...
• Radiator Fan Keeps Coming On
  Historical mailing list - John Ryan
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 09:48:16 -0700
  ...The coolant level is fine and I just had the system flushed in January. Could this be a malfunction with the fan switch or...
• Coolant loss mystery
  Historical mailing list - T Murphy
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 13:42:55 -0800
  ...80 degree thermostat, fan switch and 7mm hose (don't know which or where) and replacing it with new coolant. When I was leaving...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 12:00:21 -0600
  ...As it turned out, the fan or fan switch (can't > remember now) was defective and the engine overheated. > > I was never sure whether...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:09:51 -0400
  ...I had a double failure where my > coolant leaked overnight, and my coolant level sensor > (in the expansion tank) was cracked and allowed > coolant...
• Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 24 May 2012 20:53:02 -0400
  ...I figure the temperature at which the radiator fan comes on might be based on assumptions of coolant flow levels below that which is...
• Re: overheating weirdness - expansion tank temporarily going empty
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:35:25 -0400
  ...when expansion tank emptied, the electrodes of the coolant level warning light switch would have been uncovered, causing the rapid rise of the tempertaure...
• Re: Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:46:13 -0400
  ...Reconnected the battery (green diode indicated a good charge), oil and coolant levels good. Turned the key and heard the fuel pump kick in...
• Re: Latest overheating inquiry--radiator needed?
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 19:59:56 -0400
  ...hot coolant in the rear, cool radiator, > but water pump working well enough to pump coolant to the top of the > tank, sitting level...
• Re: Stranded: Oil Buzzer???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 22:47:50 -0400
  ...Make sure the level is correct, (between the marks, not at the upper mark), and make sure coolant is flowing through the oil cooler...
• Re: coolant issues / head gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 29 May 2003 17:14:07 -0700
  ...not quite ready to take heads off yet-sometimes coolant level remains same level overnite sometimes refill tank goes into overflow tank after she...
• 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: Weird little electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:22:51 -0700
  ...that night—but the coolant >> level was and is tip top. >> >> Fault in 15 circuit (e.g. ignition switch) caused fuel cut off >> solenoid...
• Re: latest in overheating radiator
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 08:51:44 -0400
  ...hot coolant in the rear, cool radiator, but water pump working well enough to pump coolant to the top of the tank, sitting level...