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Subject:Re: flashing light on temp gauge
From:John Rodgers
Date:Mon, 7 Apr 2003 18:26:43 -0600

Very first thing to check -- the coolant level. ou can see that through
the plastic of the tank. If that is OK. ccheck the connection of the
wire tot he coolant sensor. If that is secure, be sure the engine is
cold, then remove the coolant sensor and inspect it carefully. A lot of
times you will find a cracked place wbtwen the terminals or up on to
where the connector goes. If that looks OK. Check for loose connections
of the wiring, and up at the dash - instrument pod. If all is well,
replace the collant level sensor. They are not very expensive as
compared to some other parts. Less than $15. It most likely is at fault,
but you need to try the other things first.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Tyler Bradford wrote:

>What does it mean? It just started happening recently, intermittent at first,
>now after it warms up it flashes fairly constantly. I'm sure a manual would
>tell me, but I'm waiting for mine in the mail. I have an 85 w/a rebuilt engine.
>
>--
>"Voice or no voice, the people can
>always be brought to the bidding
>of the
>leaders. That is easy. All you
>have to do is to tell them they
>are being
>attacked, and denounce the
>pacifists for lack of patriotism
>and exposing
>the country to danger. It works
>the same in any country."
>-- Hermann Goering, Nazi leader,
>at the Nuremberg Trials, April 18,
>1946
>
>
>

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