Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 03:10:57 +0100 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Coolant level low message, an error?
Laura K wrote: > "Paxton C. Sanders" <pcsandersnospamo.com> wrote in > news:Xns969C9827FF4D0pcsandersyahoocomnospam77.188.18: > > > Every time I crank the car, SID reads "Coolant level low. Please > > refill." But it's not low. I took it to the dealer, and they said > > it's fine. They reset the message, but it keeps returning. Not a > > big deal - just annoying. Any idea what's really causing this > > problem? > > I had this problem with a 900SE. Someone in the group mentioned that the > level sender (or whatever you want to call it) can stick in the overflow tank > and the only way to fix it is to replace the overflow tank. > I thought about doing that, but a new tank was $80 or so. > So I went to plan B, which was to take the top off the tank when it was cold > and swish a chopstick around in there. Then gave it a couple of good whacks > on the side with a large pair of pliers. > Seems to have taken care of the problem. You're BAD ! Graham