and off for about 15 minutes at a time. i checked the coolant and so did my boyfriend. its full. what would make it do this?
2006-08-16 06:21:54 · 14 answers · asked by amandax086 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Could be a bad sensor. Does the engine run hot? If so then you could have a clogged radiator or bad water pump (poor circulation). If not, just get the sensor replaced.
2006-08-16 06:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the low coolant light comes on. It means the water in your radiator is low. Or the sensor is malfunctioning. Check the coolant reservoir toward the front of the engine. If no water or antifreeze is there. Fill it up. If it's full, unplug the two wires going to the sensor. The light should go out. If it does, it's the sensor.
Sometimes you can jiggle the sensor and it will loosen up. Do not open the radiator cap if the engine is hot. Let it cool off and then check the water level. Good luck
2006-08-16 06:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
2016-10-03 10:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1998 Grand Prix
2016-12-08 20:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by jowers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a hunch you've got a goofed up sensor. Also, just to be on the safe side, buy an anti-freeze tester at an auto parts store to see if your antifreeze is up to snuff or not. They only cost a few bucks and its always piece of mind to know your coolant is in okay shape.
2006-08-16 07:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by graffiti62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did u check it when the car was running?? you need to check it with the car running, but not hot, like first thing in the morning, start the car, check the coolant. coolant circulates through the motor, heater and other systems, if you're checking it when its not running, you're doing it wrong.
if its actually full, you may have a sensor out and might need to take it in the a mechanic and have it checked.
2006-08-16 06:27:50 · answer #6 · answered by tigkitty3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just because it's full doesn't mean it's still good. You're suppose to flush the coolant system every 2 years. If you haven't done it in 2 years, you should take it to a mechanic and have him/her change the anti-freeze.
2006-08-16 06:27:45 · answer #7 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tape the sensor on the side of the reservoir sometime u will get air pockets there if the light does not go out change the sensor.to find it just look for wires going into the reservoir
2006-08-16 19:11:14 · answer #8 · answered by kain2626 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like the sensor has gone bad or your cooling system has build up in it. the sensor i beleive is located in the overflow bottle and can be picked up at the local parts store
2006-08-16 06:28:53 · answer #9 · answered by turner32542 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly the thermostat.
2006-08-16 06:26:42 · answer #10 · answered by Mephisto 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋