96 Z28 low coolant light
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96 Z28 low coolant light
Hi All,
I am brand new to the board and I have a question. I have a 96 Z28 that I use as my daily driver. It has 94000 miles on it, and it just this week turned on the low coolant light on the dash. When i check the coolant it is full but the light keeps coming on ever now and then. If I turn the car car off and then restart it will stay out for a while and then come back onever now and then.
I guess my question is do you think the low coolant senser cood be bad or maybe have a bad conection? I have heard alot about water pumps going out and taking the optispark with it and I am tring to prevent this if that might the problem. As you can see I mostly deal with the older cars and am just lost when it comes to the late model stuff.
Thanks in advance,
Nick
I am brand new to the board and I have a question. I have a 96 Z28 that I use as my daily driver. It has 94000 miles on it, and it just this week turned on the low coolant light on the dash. When i check the coolant it is full but the light keeps coming on ever now and then. If I turn the car car off and then restart it will stay out for a while and then come back onever now and then.
I guess my question is do you think the low coolant senser cood be bad or maybe have a bad conection? I have heard alot about water pumps going out and taking the optispark with it and I am tring to prevent this if that might the problem. As you can see I mostly deal with the older cars and am just lost when it comes to the late model stuff.
Thanks in advance,
Nick
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probably the low coolant sensor, its about a few inches below the radiator cap, its square. My light is on as well, i just bought a sensor for $25. you could always unplug it and it'll take care of the light. so you can replace it or unplug it. I myself rather replace it.
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Terran2k,
Thanks for the info. Is that senser a dealer only item or can I buy it at an Autozone or Checker auto etc...? Also if I unplug it untill I can get it replaced will it set a code in the computer?
Thanks Again for the help,
Nick
Thanks for the info. Is that senser a dealer only item or can I buy it at an Autozone or Checker auto etc...? Also if I unplug it untill I can get it replaced will it set a code in the computer?
Thanks Again for the help,
Nick
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I don't think it will set off a code, and I am pretty sure you can get it at some regular parts stores, like carparts.com or something. Mine has been on for a while, but I am probably going to just unplug it.
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Notstock4long,
Thanks for the recomendation on carparts.com. They do list the senser for 8.05. Do you or anyone else know if it is a common part to go bad? Also at what temp should the cooling fan turn on?
Thanks Again,
Nick
Thanks for the recomendation on carparts.com. They do list the senser for 8.05. Do you or anyone else know if it is a common part to go bad? Also at what temp should the cooling fan turn on?
Thanks Again,
Nick
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Hey man I have the EXACT SAME PROBLEM, and mine HAS GOT TO BE a bad sensor, I ALWAYS check fluid levels and they never go anywhere on my car.
I have heard that if you unplug it, you can just clean it?? or something someone mentioned Lime Away or something and it cleans it up, I think they just get really gunky??
I have heard that if you unplug it, you can just clean it?? or something someone mentioned Lime Away or something and it cleans it up, I think they just get really gunky??
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Hey, nope the sensor wont set off a code. if you unplug it, the light will go off and thats about it. the part # is 1009-6163 ( well thats for my 97) the one on carparts.com for $8.05. I am not sure if thats the correct one. I bought mine from Jason Cromer (877-726-8295) their website is www.samtaylor.com. I paid $25 for it. Just tell him you need the low coolant sensor for your 96 camaro and he'll give you what you need.
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Landonsz28,
Thanks for the tip. I will try and clean and see what happens.
Terran2k,
Thanks for the part #, I think I will shop around locally and if I cant find it I will call Jason. I assume its pretty easy to change out, Any Thoughts?
Also, is there a way to lower the shift point. My car will not shift below 6k, weither I shift manually or just leave in drive when I am in it hard. The motor really fells like it stops pulling around 5500 rpm, and I think I could shave a couple of 10ths off the ets by getting it to shift a little sooner.
Thanks Again,
Nick
Thanks for the tip. I will try and clean and see what happens.
Terran2k,
Thanks for the part #, I think I will shop around locally and if I cant find it I will call Jason. I assume its pretty easy to change out, Any Thoughts?
Also, is there a way to lower the shift point. My car will not shift below 6k, weither I shift manually or just leave in drive when I am in it hard. The motor really fells like it stops pulling around 5500 rpm, and I think I could shave a couple of 10ths off the ets by getting it to shift a little sooner.
Thanks Again,
Nick
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