John Lauterbach wrote:
>
> Kate, you still have some air in your cooling system.  Your mechanic should
> be glad to rebleed the system since it appears that he did not do the job
> completely.
>
> John

Mmmmm, nah...I don't think it's air in the coolant system this
time...this would be the likely problem if the engine temp is high, but
I think Kate's stays on immediately after startup even when the engine
is cold (correct me if I'm wrong, Kate!). The fact that it stays off
after restarting makes the air-in-the-coolant theory the wrong one for
this scenerio, unless Kate means restarting after a long cooldown. FWIW,
mine stays on 5-20 seconds (or, less often, 20 minutes!) unless I turn
the key only partway on for 5-10 seconds (to the first click, where the
seatbelt light comes on, etc.), regardless of engine temp. Restarting
works most times too.

Kate:
Does this happen on cold starts as well as warm?
Do you restart immediately?
Does it sometimes go out on its own (without restarting) after a while?
How long?

-George
83.5 Westy blinks like a made-for-TV time bomb

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kate McLaughlin <KateMacMac@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 10:58 PM
> Subject: The little red light
>
> > Hi all!  My 86 Vanagon, Stella, has recently regained consciousness (her
> > transmission was rebuilt).  Anyway, I've noticed that the warning light
> > for the coolant has been staying on after I start her up.  The problem
> > usually resolves itself after I turn her off, and restart.  I have
> > checked the coolant levels, and all is fine.  I had the sensor replaced
> > in March or so.  Any suggestions on why this crazy little light is
> > pestering me?
> >
> > Peace, Love, and Granola
> > Kat