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Offline chrismk2

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Flashing temp light after start up mk2 16v
« on: 28 January 2005, 21:49 »
as is says its just flashing after start up and continues to flash....also the engine isnt running hot but i did burst a water pipe on the block today but when i replaced it still flashing??? help please........... :undecided:

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Re: Flashing temp light after start up mk2 16v
« Reply #1 on: 28 January 2005, 22:07 »
isnt it coolant level, not temp that this measures ? sensor is probably knackered, quite common.

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Re: Flashing temp light after start up mk2 16v
« Reply #2 on: 29 January 2005, 00:16 »
That is correct, it is a sensor for coolant level in the expansion tank.
Check that there is plenty of coolant in the expansion tank. If ok then just unplug the sensor, it is usually mounted on the side of the tank.

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Re: Flashing temp light after start up mk2 16v
« Reply #3 on: 29 January 2005, 08:56 »
many thanks ill give it go this morning.....another job out in the cold!!!! :grin:

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Re: Flashing temp light after start up mk2 16v
« Reply #4 on: 29 January 2005, 17:27 »
Yep thats sorted it many thanks....Just now need a new piece of coolant hose as it had melted a small hole in one(engine block) so out to the scrappers Monday

Thanks again Chris :smiley: