COOLING SYSTEM

1992 PONTIAC TRANS AM
120,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Low coolant reservoir light stays on. The coolant level is up to the full mark. Is the sensor bad? Float hung up? Where is the sensor located? At the bottom of the reservoir?
May 29, 2016 at 9:14 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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It should be at bottom of of bottle. Unplug the sensor and jump the connector see if the light shuts off?
May 29, 2016 at 10:17 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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thanks car guys. Very helpful! johnnyg.
May 30, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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sorry i meant thanks saturntech9.
May 30, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You are welcome. Did the light shut off after jumping it?
May 30, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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I have not gotten back to it yet. I will let you know.
May 30, 2016 at 12:41 PM
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