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Sun Dec 11, 2005 7:31 am Post subject:
2001 Lumina Low Coolant Light |
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My Lumina has plenty of coolant, but the Low Coolant
light is on (goes out after ~30 minutes of driving). The
car does not overheat.
How is coolant level sensed? Is there a sensor that needs
replacement, or is there a way to reset the system? (already
tried the Pump Gas Pedal 3 Times procedure; no change)
Thanks!
Best Regards,
Mark Buckles
San Diego
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Larry from N.J.
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 7:44 am Post subject:
Re: 2001 Lumina Low Coolant Light |
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My Malibu has a "Float" switch located in expansion tank. It could be gummed
up and sticking. It has 2 wires leading to it at expansion tank. Tap it
couple of time to free it up!!
Larry |
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KjunRaven
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 7:55 pm Post subject:
Re: 2001 Lumina Low Coolant Light |
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kram@kram.selkcub.moc wrote in news:ba0np1t72cn29jgjuetc3enhrtluv002gl@
4ax.com:
| Quote: | My Lumina has plenty of coolant, but the Low Coolant
light is on (goes out after ~30 minutes of driving). The
car does not overheat.
How is coolant level sensed? Is there a sensor that needs
replacement, or is there a way to reset the system? (already
tried the Pump Gas Pedal 3 Times procedure; no change)
Thanks!
Best Regards,
Mark Buckles
San Diego
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if the warning lamp is on and coolant level in RADIATOR is up to neck then
the sensor has failed. VERY common prob. for that vintage.......remove
battery and you will find sensor located towards top of right hand rad.
tank. unclip conn., remove wire retainer around base of sensor, pop old
sensor out and QUICKLY install new one....you shouldnt loose more than a
couple of tablespoons of coolant if you have your new sensor lubed and
ready.......................kjun
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The Adams Family
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Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:35 pm Post subject:
Re: 2001 Lumina Low Coolant Light |
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I am guessing this is another problem with the junk red coolant that GM
uses. My daughters car (1997 Lumina) does the same thing. I'm thinking the
thing is just cruded up and needs cleaned off. I know this coolant seems to
leave a lot of crud behind.
<kram@kram.selkcub.moc> wrote in message
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| Quote: | My Lumina has plenty of coolant, but the Low Coolant
light is on (goes out after ~30 minutes of driving). The
car does not overheat.
How is coolant level sensed? Is there a sensor that needs
replacement, or is there a way to reset the system? (already
tried the Pump Gas Pedal 3 Times procedure; no change)
Thanks!
Best Regards,
Mark Buckles
San Diego
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Woody
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Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:46 am Post subject:
Re: 2001 Lumina Low Coolant Light |
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Another really informed consumer. All coolants have crud buildup at 9 tears
old. Especially since you probably haven't maintained the cooling system.
There is nothing wrong with Dexcool if used and maintained correctly.
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| Quote: | I am guessing this is another problem with the junk red coolant that GM
uses. My daughters car (1997 Lumina) does the same thing. I'm thinking the
thing is just cruded up and needs cleaned off. I know this coolant seems to
leave a lot of crud behind.
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news:ba0np1t72cn29jgjuetc3enhrtluv002gl@4ax.com...
My Lumina has plenty of coolant, but the Low Coolant
light is on (goes out after ~30 minutes of driving). The
car does not overheat.
How is coolant level sensed? Is there a sensor that needs
replacement, or is there a way to reset the system? (already
tried the Pump Gas Pedal 3 Times procedure; no change)
Thanks!
Best Regards,
Mark Buckles
San Diego
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