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Coolant light intermittently flashing

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Hi we have T25 watercooled 1.9 petrol , 1989, recently it has been cutting out/stalling, and the coolant light flashes, not all the time though, the engine is not overheating, and the coolant levels are correct, it does start again, any ideas or advice please,

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Re: Coolant light intermittently flashing

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Wiggle multiplug on the back, I have to and it works :mrgreen: :ok

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Re: Coolant light intermittently flashing

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Thanks Elvis, is that is that right behind the dash, and would that make it stall or is it just a coincidence its flashing sometimes?

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More likely poor connection on ignition swtch. Occasional and momentary break in ignition feed would give symptoms you describe.
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Re: Coolant light intermittently flashing

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Ok thanks ajsimmo will look at changing ignition switch too,

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Could also be your earth connections on the crowns to left of the fuse box just under the dash. Give them a clean and shine. Try the other bits first.
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