mysterious light?!

**99TransAmSLP** · 08-31-2008, 02:30 PM

I am having a problem with this light that comes on after my car has been running for a while it looks kinda like

**ls1camino** · 08-31-2008, 03:03 PM

Low Coolant.

**sunsetorangess** · 08-31-2008, 03:53 PM

lol sweet pic, but like said above its your low coolant light..
J

**99TransAmSLP** · 08-31-2008, 04:34 PM

Yeahhh I think there is something wrong with the sensor because my radiator is full so I think it is just messin up
It needs to go to the dealer anyway lol

**99TransAmSLP** · 08-31-2008, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

Low Coolant.

Where did you get those rims??

**TransAm11973** · 08-31-2008, 05:46 PM

did you check the radiator itself or the overflow container? just curious

**99TransAmSLP** · 08-31-2008, 07:03 PM

Both aha
they both were full

**TransAm11973** · 08-31-2008, 07:10 PM

if u want you can try and reset your computer.........if it still does it then i would say sensor

**Wesman** · 08-31-2008, 07:49 PM

If the radiator and reservior are topped off, and the light is still on, then the sensor is bad.

Very common problem, they get gummed up and give false readings.

You can try cleaning the sensor, if that doesn't work you can get a new one from the auto parts store. You also have the option to just unplug it, then you won't have to worry about it, just check the coolant level periodically as routine maintenance.

**99TransAmSLP** · 09-01-2008, 12:13 AM

I am taking it to the dealer haha

**Wesman** · 09-02-2008, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by 99TransAmSLP

I am taking it to the dealer haha

Why?? Its easy as hell to disable/fix/replace. They will probably charge you $100 just to look at it, then plan on paying whatever ridiculous list price the sensor goes for plus the labor to install it. I try to avoid the dealer at all costs.

**99TransAmSLP** · 09-02-2008, 05:20 PM

me too but I have to do other stuff too ahha

**2001NBMZ28** · 09-02-2008, 05:38 PM

GM list for the sensor is about $65 + tax now, diagnostic fee (guessing) $85, labor cost who knows, probably recommend you to replace coolant....glad my car didn't even come with one.

**blackls** · 09-02-2008, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by TransAm11973

if u want you can try and reset your computer.........if it still does it then i would say sensor

how do i do that man???reset the computer..i have that problem too..thankzz

**99TransAmSLP** · 09-05-2008, 02:38 PM

I am going to get a programmer hahaha
And get my sensor fixed along with my window and my exhaust is making noise!!

**99 Formula** · 09-08-2008, 04:41 AM

youd would be stupid to pay the money to go to the STEALERSHIP when you can do it your damn self for the cost of parts alone...just my opinion...

**99 Formula** · 09-08-2008, 04:42 AM

ooh yea and the dealerships mechanics make $85+ an HOUR for LABOR....on TOP of Stealership mark up costs on parts...save your money , do some work yourself and mod more...

**Mean Green Z28** · 09-08-2008, 08:46 AM

Dealership?

**99TransAmSLP** · 09-09-2008, 01:29 PM

well I dnt Have anyway to get my car high enough to do the stuff I need to fix lol

**KC&97TA** · 09-17-2009, 12:54 PM

this seems to be a pretty common irritation... after 9 years of owning my same F-Body the stupid light came on last night... think I'll just unplug it and zip tie it out of the way