Re: hi temp idiot light

["Bill Scarince" <scarince@gte.net>]

Jorel,

Sometimes the coolant level sensor "prongs" get slimy and can't properly
detect the level.  Pull the plug on the sensor, remove (engine cool only!)
and rinse and wipe the sensor with a clean rag.  While it's out, test the
circuit by bridging the sensor plug.  Your light should not come on.  If the
problem persists, your sensor is probably bad.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jorel" <jorel140@yahoo.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 8:44 AM
Subject: hi temp idiot light


> My 87 16v isn't running hot, yet I have noticed that
> the red warning light likes to flash, even when the
> car has just started up. The needle indicates normal
> operational temp. after the car has warmed up from a
> cold start. The coolant level is good. I've never seen
> this happen before save when the instruments were
> hooked up wrong by the Volkswagen dealership. Many
> times I can shut the car down, start it up and the
> light stops flashing. Bad or corroded connections
> maybe? Any other ideas?
>
> TIA
> Jorel Jackson
>
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