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Subject:Re: 1.9 l question
From:David Beierl
Date:Tue, 15 May 2001 09:15:07 -0400

At 07:45 AM 5/15/2001, puzerewski wrote:
>Here is the problem.  Coolant in the system, needle on gauge cluster all the
>way to the left and red light blinking.  Where is the sensor located? I
>figure there is a wire off.

The temp sender will give a zero gauge if it falls off.  I can't tell if
"left" is hot or cold in your case -- if hot, then check the wiring to the
coolant level sensor at the expansion tank.  Shorting that connection
should make the system think there is coolant.  If cold, then either the
level-sensor as above or else the blinker circuit in the gauge itself, or
the gauge is not getting enough voltage (needs 9.5-10.5v at the gauge).

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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