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low coolant light, now?!?!?

Old Apr 25, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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low coolant light, now?!?!?

OK guys, I haven't had my low coolant sensor connected in over a year without any problems. Well, today it came on.... I have no idea why it would come on. I was detailing my engine so I may have gotten something wet. But its not connected to anything, so why would it be reading something? Does anyone know if it can be disabled in TunerCat or by any other means?

Edit: I also wanted to add that the wire has been cut and taped, so I can't imagine that it is grounding out on anything. And all fuses are good.
Old Apr 25, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Connect it and see what happens!
Old Apr 25, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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the sensor and wire are gone.

Not an option
Old Apr 25, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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I have the same thing I disconected also but from time to time it still lights on the dash, I did the same thing. I don't understand why it does it.
Old Apr 25, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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Originally posted by philcam01
I have the same thing I disconected also but from time to time it still lights on the dash, I did the same thing. I don't understand why it does it.
hmmm, this is the first time ever and almost a year after I disconnected it... weird
Old Apr 25, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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my buddy has a 94 also and his won't even start after we disconected his!!! but just as soon as I plug it back in the thing ran again I have no idea
Old Apr 25, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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I disconnected mine when the sensor failed. I had a coolant leak later that I didn't notice. The engine temp was a little eratic, but never above the 3/4 mark. I overheated my motor and blew the head gaskets. I would suggest that the $50 sensor is worth the investment.
Old Apr 26, 2004 | 12:28 AM
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Originally posted by joebeemish
I disconnected mine when the sensor failed. I had a coolant leak later that I didn't notice. The engine temp was a little eratic, but never above the 3/4 mark. I overheated my motor and blew the head gaskets. I would suggest that the $50 sensor is worth the investment.
Thanks for the advice... but I think I'll be ok. Dummy lights are exactly what they're called for a reason...

I'm **** about all that stuff...
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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get this. I uploaded a new program to my PCM and it went away. Must have been a PCM glitch... weird...
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 08:49 AM
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