Probably bad sensor or contacts. If the needle stays in the middle, temp
is fine, and the red light indicates level too low. Level was OK, so
sensor is bad I guess.

Jaap
'87 Caravelle diesel

> I just had my radiator replaced by a German car mechanic near where I
> live. I took it it for a general maintenance checkup, and he said the
> radiator was bad, although I never noticed any problem with it before.
> Now, after picking up my Westy and driving only 1 mile, the needle of
> the water temperature gauge goes to the middle, and a red light starts
> blinking.  I continued another 4 miles to my destination (church) and
> after the service checked the fluids, and they were fine.  I checked
> behind the license plate, and another reservoir in the engine area.
>
> Of course I'll be taking it back tomorrow morning, but I'm wondering
> what could have possibly gone wrong.  I have never before seen that
> light blink. Could the sensor be malfunctioning?
> Thanks.
> Patti