low coolant light

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL
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STUECKWOMAN
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My low coolant light comes on randomly and I have checked the levels are good. what could be wrong? Thanks Debbie
Jan 22, 2011 at 10:15 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is a sensor in the overflow jug that turns the light in when the level is low. If it is full and the light is still coming on, chances are the swith is going bad or corroded.
Feb 14, 2011 at 2:48 PM
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