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Subject:Re: 84 Wasserboxer Coolant Level Light (U)
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Wed, 17 Jul 1996 07:07:29 +0000

> Continues to flash while running. Checked 14 point connector at panel, tightened 
> nuts on gauge, replaced both sensors on thermo housing and sensor in bottle. 
> Coolant level (Sierra) full. However, that side of panel is goofy, fuel gauge 
> wanders and clock has stopped. Related? Becoming discouraged.  
> 
> 84 Westy (Wally)
Sounds like a bad ground or possibly bad voltage regulator. Check 
battery voltage - should be 13.5-14v with engine running (I 
think-check Bentley). If it's higher the reg is probably gone. Also 
check all grounds leading to the panel, or supply an alternate ground 
to see if it helps.
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Shawn Wright, sw@smus.bc.ca
'85 Jetta TD, 348k (Jenni)
'88 Westy, 331k (Kyra)
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