Bleeding radiator

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Barry Schnoor, Nov 16, 2004.

  1. I flushed my radiator per instructions on the can of flush.

    Now I get a blinking low-coolant-level light about 2 minutes after the
    engine starts...I'm guessing the engine's warming, the thermostat is opening
    and causing the light...due to an air bubble?

    The reservoir is full. If there *is* and air bubble, can I bleed it out
    somewhere? Can I park my car at an angle in a ditch to make the reservoir a
    much higher high-point, hoping the bubble will escape? Engine temp is
    normal.

    Any thoughts?
     
    Barry Schnoor, Nov 16, 2004
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  2. Barry Schnoor

    Bob Shuman Guest

    When you flushed the system, did you remove the reservoir and clean it too?
    Could you have disconnected or loosened the sensor in the bottom of the
    reservoir? My understanding is that the sensor just makes sure that there
    is coolant covering it so if the reservoir is actually full as you say, then
    the problem is most likely a defective sensor or the connections between it
    and the computer.



    Bob
     
    Bob Shuman, Nov 16, 2004
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  3. Barry Schnoor

    BANDIT2941 Guest

    Now I get a blinking low-coolant-level light about 2 minutes after the
    Its likely that while the reservoir looks full, its just low enough to where
    the light turns on. An air bubble will not do this since the coolant level is
    checked right at the reservoir. Try topping off the reservoir a little and see
    if that takes care of it. If not, you're looking at a bad level sensor or
    connection.

    Jamie
     
    BANDIT2941, Nov 18, 2004
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