Temp. light keeps blinking.

[rhock99@epix.net (Ryan H)]

When the light's blinking, it means the coolant amount is low.  If you've got sufficient coolant, the sender unit could be bad (10 bucks).

> 
> From: "Doug Conyers" <dcblues@hotmail.com>
> Date: 2003/04/03 Thu PM 07:22:20 EST
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Temp. light keeps blinking.
> 
> Thanks to everyone who gave me info on the speedo swap.  It turned out well. 
>   I now have a new problem.  My temp light keeps blinking.  It did blink 
> before I did the speedo swap.  The temp. needle has not gone above the the 
> light itself, oil temp is normal, the fan does come on, and a pressure test 
> has indicated I do have a small leak, more of a seap.  Some times the light 
> comes on after 2-3 min the car is running or sometimes after an hour or two 
> of driving.  I did play with the coolant amount, i had 50/50 but changed it 
> so it is mostly water now about 20/80.  The asked the p.o. owner about this 
> and he told me that his mech. said to loosen the overfill cap and let it 
> depressurize.  He then said it would be fine for about a month.  Any ideas?  
> Thanks.
> 
> Stock 1.8 16V engine w/ AC
> 
> -Doug
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> 
> >From: Doolbnroht@aol.com
> >To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> >Subject: selling my scirocco??!!??
> >Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2003 17:18:13 -0500
> >
> >well i think i may be selling my scirocco. i've been thinking of getting 
> >out of the scirocco stuff for a while(until i can get a job that can 
> >actually support this nasty habit). here's the goods:
> >-1987 silver 1.8l 16v scirocco
> >-relayed euro headlights
> >-hella triple air horns
> >-clear euro turn signals
> >-kamei mesh grill
> >-16" wheels with pretty new kumho ecstas (205/45 r16)
> >-leather back seat
> >-corrado front seats (black vinyl with cloth inserts)
> >-jvc cameleon cd player
> >-eurosport header
> >-flowmaster muffler
> >-tokico illuminas
> >-unidentified lowering springs (they are orange)
> >-sunroof
> >-poly suspension and motor mounts
> >-short shift kit
> >-various other things
> >
> >bad stuff:
> >-i think the front pass side wheel bearing is going out
> >- couple little nicks and scratches in the paint(it's still shiny)
> >-the rear peice for the body kit has a 1"x1/2" notch cut out for a trailer 
> >hitch(no longer installed)
> >-needs rear speakers
> >
> >other than that it's pretty nice. i just want to get a car that has a few 
> >more creature comforts and facilitates my needs. i am lookin at 97-00 audi 
> >a4 quattros. i would like to get like $2300obo for the car. i am located in 
> >norfolk va. please reply off list to doolbnroht@aol.com. or you can call me 
> >at 828-242-7550. i will answer the phone unless im at work or dead, so 
> >leave a message if i dont answer. it may take me a day or two to reply (3 
> >section duty in the navy). i also have pics upon request.
> >thanks
> >-alan
> >
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