Radiator light on dash wont go off

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
192,003 MILES • 2.2L • AUTOMATIC
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DIANEWATERS
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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
Nov 11, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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HMAC300
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try replacing the switch in coolant tank.
Nov 12, 2015 at 6:12 AM
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DIANEWATERS
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Thank you i just did that and still having same problem. is there anything else maybe i can try?
Nov 12, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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HMAC300
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if it's been replaced then there is a short in wire someplace then check for it rubbing against engine
Nov 12, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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