coolant light on

1998 JAGUAR XK8
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WITTBROS
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Engine Cooling problem V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 107000 miles. My engine coolant low light has come on where do I check the coolant? If full what do I do?
Jul 19, 2010 at 6:15 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

You always check the engine coolant cold. Here is a video of our technician checking the coolant level which will give you an idea on how to do yours.

https://youtu.be/GSE9skKnOgY

if its full then the coolant level sensor is most likely bad in the reservoir. Here is a guide that will give you an idea how to replace yours which has the sensor built in.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-reservoir-replacement

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken



Jun 5, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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RONCHAPSR
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Electrical problem
2001 Jaguar XK8 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 80101 miles

I had a coolant leak and replaced the water pump. After replacing the pump and filling the system to the proper level, the Low coolant light stays lite. The coolant system is full but the low coolant light stays on. I replaced the censor but the light stays on. How can I get it to turn off? Thanks
Jun 5, 2017 at 5:31 PM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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check for a short on the wiring
Jun 5, 2017 at 5:31 PM (Merged)
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low engine coolant light came on. Where do I pour more coolant into the radiator?
Jun 5, 2017 at 5:32 PM (Merged)
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DOCFIXIT
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Coolant recovery tank
Jun 5, 2017 at 5:32 PM (Merged)