John,

There's a capacitor in the gauge itself that becomes electrically leaky
over time.  Often the blinking light will linger in damp and/or cold
weather.  One thing to try is to turn on the key and wait about 10 or 15
seconds before starting the engine.

Mike

John Meeks wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> The last few times it's been >= 5 degrees(F) ambient temp, my coolant
> light keeps flashing until I shut her down and restart. After a
> restart, the light is normal.
>
> Has this happened to anyone else? How did you fix it?
>
> Is this a sign of impending DOOM?
>
> TIA
> --
> John Meeks
> '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
> Northern Michigan
> KC8ZFN
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
>