red light in temp gage

Post by **hammy44** » 12 Apr 2006, 23:24

i have a red light in the temp gage which stays lite does any one know what it is for and why it stays on. red usualy means danger. thanks

Post by **purplechugster** » 13 Apr 2006, 09:09

Is it flashing?
They usually flash - and then it means trouble

But before really panicking, it can also mean your coolant level is a bit low

Post by **kathyshack** » 13 Apr 2006, 09:48

yeah, check your coolant level. Probably just low. Failing that if level is right check the sensor. Sometimes they just need a bit of a clean. mine had gone all green so kept coming on. Once i'd cleaned this up, the light went off. Hope this helps.
Kathy

Post by **NOT ANOTHER LEAK** » 13 Apr 2006, 15:16

if it still flashes wen youve cleaned the terminals up try this
a,turn ignition on till warning lights appear
b,turn it a bit more untill you can hear a relay click
c,hold it 4 about 10-15 seconds while red light flashes and self tests
d,turn ignition over and said light should go out and stay out

this works for my van,i tried in vain to get the light to stay out before trying this

Post by **Ivor Brownun** » 13 Apr 2006, 21:48

might be worth checking that the bottle that sucks from the overflow/top up bottle is full, if you have an air lock it won't suck from the top up bottle. Well mine didn't. Thought my slight leak had cured itself as the top up bottle was steady level, then one day light starts to flash, do a check and find level in the other bottle has droppped

Well at least I know the light works

Post by **hammy44** » 14 Apr 2006, 11:46

thanks for your replys found fault to be the sensor wire was not connected

Post by **Cate** » 14 Apr 2006, 12:04

Well done, its a good feeling to get something sorted isn't it.

Post by **Louey** » 14 Apr 2006, 12:15

I just need to fit a water sensor in my tank

at least the red light makes sure I watch my temp guage