Radiator light on dash wont go off

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 192,003 MILES
My dash light came on and normally (well actually with in the last two months) I have checked the coolant tank and most of the time there is proper amount levels in the coolant tank so I would just disconnect the wiring that went to my coolant tank. (The one on the side of my engine above the right wheel well) and wait a couple seconds than plug it back in and the light would go off and stay off. Well its not working anymore so I went and bought the fuse and replaced it and the dash light still wont go off. In the last year I have replaced the radiator, the water pump and thermostat. I honestly don't know what it can be. I am not leaking any fluids anywhere and my car doesn't over heat. How ever though I have noticed that I can drive my car for hours and still be able to touch my cap on the radiator coolant tank and its never hot I can take it off if I had to. So I am puzzled and really could use some idea on what the problem could be
Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 AT 4:26 PM

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Tiny
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Try replacing the switch in coolant tank.
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Thursday, November 12th, 2015 AT 6:12 AM
Tiny
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Thank you I just did that and still having same problem. Is there anything else maybe I can try?
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Thursday, November 12th, 2015 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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If it's been replaced then there is a short in wire someplace then check for it rubbing against engine
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Thursday, November 12th, 2015 AT 3:42 PM

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