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Old 07-04-2007, 12:37 PM
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Default Low Coolant light comes on?

I have a 96GT and recently, the low coolant light came on while driving so I checked and the coolant is full. Sometimes it will come on and stay on for 20-30 mins, come on for 30 seconds and go off, or not come on for a few days... any thoughts? THANKS!!!
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Old 07-04-2007, 01:07 PM
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Default RE: Low Coolant light comes on?

i have a 96 gt too and it did the same thing after i changed the radiator there wasnt any air bubbles i just think it was from the sensor getting knocked around but it went away and its fine now so maybe let it goa little longer but i think u have to but the whole resevoir in our cars u cant buy just the sensor
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Old 07-04-2007, 02:58 PM
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get this looked at immediatly, i had a problem with my 98 gt. same exact senario as you, anyway long story short i took a road trip to virginia, and while on I-95 my engine temp went wayyy to the right and i over heated, the colling fans blew and i was left stranded on the road. So take this seriously
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Old 07-05-2007, 03:08 AM
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anything i can check myself or should I take it in?
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Old 07-05-2007, 03:14 AM
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ORIGINAL: jersey98gt

get this looked at immediatly, i had a problem with my 98 gt. same exact senario as you, anyway long story short i took a road trip to virginia, and while on I-95 my engine temp went wayyy to the right and i over heated, the colling fans blew and i was left stranded on the road. So take this seriously
What was the problem? I have had the same thing, but it just comes on for like 10 secs and goes away for 5 min. Been doing it for over a year now and all I can think of is the reservoir sensor.
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Old 07-05-2007, 03:16 AM
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If i unplug the battery will it reset the sensor if that's all that's causing it?

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Old 07-05-2007, 06:21 AM
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No it is a common problem. All it is isa bad sensor. Turn the car off, take the key out, and unplug the sensor. I check my fluids every weekend so its not a big deal as far as if I'm low on coolant.
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