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Old September 28th 10, 04:02 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
Oppie[_7_]
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Default Low coolant level '01 lw300

Low coolant light came on again today. Found a crack in the float for the
level sensor. Not fixable so ordered a new coolant recovery tank with
sensor. $60 list.

"Oppie" > wrote in message
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> Low coolant level light has been coming on now intermittently for a few
> weeks even though fluid level is good. Interestingly, the coolant level
> switch is normally closed (with reservoir full) and routes through the BCM
> to the dash indicator. Pulled off the connector under the coolant
> reservoir and put a jumper across the terminals. If the light is on, it
> won't go off immediately. I shut off the engine, re-started and the light
> stayed off.
>
> Wound up removing the reservoir and flushing out with a hose. Some debris
> had blocked the float from sliding up and down. Seems to be working
> properly now. Probably a good time to also flush the cooling system
> anyway. For that matter, at 160K miles, should think about replacing the
> timing belt again and the water pump while in there.
>
> Oppie
>

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