1998 Saturn Sedan Flashing warning Lights

1998 SATURN SEDAN
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DCAIR
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Engine Cooling problem
1998 Saturn Sedan 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Hi, we have this Saturn.
There is what looks like two coolant lights, right under the brake light, and they are flashing.
I have checked the coolant and it looks ok. My question is this, what does these flashing lights mean??
Apr 15, 2009 at 7:08 PM
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JAMES W.
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On your coolant reservoir you will hve a 2 wire connector. Unplug this connector and with key on, do the lights go out? If yes, either the float in the reservoir is stuck down or it's bad.
Apr 15, 2009 at 10:54 PM
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Sir, I don't see any connectors on the coolant tank.
Plus, we have found oil in the coolant tank.
Apr 16, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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JAMES W.
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Firstly, I need to know what model Saturn you have. SC 1 or 2, LS 1 or 2?
How much oil was in the coolant tank? Just a "foamy film" or was it mearureable? Also, does the engine oil look like a "chocolate malt"?
Apr 16, 2009 at 5:18 PM
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It does look like chocolate. As for the model, I could not find the type. I will have to look at the door jam when we go to Williamsburg, Va.
It's a four door sedan. And it seemed loike alot, but no milky oil.

Thanks
Apr 21, 2009 at 7:21 PM
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