Temperature warning light is green

1999 TOYOTA YARIS
65,000 MILES
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MERCYMANGISA
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When I start the car and remains like that for some time as I drive before it goes off... is it normal .. I checked coolant level is okay but since am new to driving a yaris I do not know how this car behaves.
Aug 8, 2012 at 9:49 AM
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Hello,

This light means the engine is staying to cold which is caused by a broken cooling system thermostat. Here is a guide to ehlp you see what you are in for when changing the thermostat out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Here is what it will be like for your car (below). Check out the diagrams

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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