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SlowStockFox
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k so i got a new 87 gt. i looked at the coolant saw it was a little low. so filled it. then i put just a litle to much in over fill {by mistake} but now the light is always on. car runs the same temp it always has.i took the battery cable off but no luck.


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un plug the sensor for the overflow tank. they are known to go bad.

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quote:
Originally posted by white1990stang:
un plug the sensor for the overflow tank. they are known to go bad.

Yeah, those things suck....I'd suggest fixing it rather than unplugging it though... [Wink]

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SlowStockFox
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yea so how do i get it to go off if i cant replace it just yet? how can u get it off? y would it just go bad?


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Just clean the tips of the sensor (inside the reservoir) with a wire brush - if it is corroded, it will turn on the light.
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SlowStockFox
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hows it come off i try to pull it [Confused]

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quote:
Originally posted by white1990stang:
un plug the sensor for the overflow tank. they are known to go bad.

yup [patriot]

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Posts: 673 | From: vacaville,ca | Registered: Mar 2003  |  :
DropTopFox
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quote:
Originally posted by BlueOvalRacing:
Just clean the tips of the sensor (inside the reservoir) with a wire brush - if it is corroded, it will turn on the light.

clean it [patriot]

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