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Replace center radiator so i attributed it

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My level was ok but I had just picked it up from the collision shop and they replaced the center radiator so I attributed it to a possible air bubble in the system.

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Check water level

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after it cools check the water level

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Leading evidence: 'Replace center radiator so i attributed it' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'low coolant level or faulty temp sensor' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check water level' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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low coolant level or faulty temp sensor

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Found that it is most likely a low coolant level or faulty temp sensor.

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Check water level

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after it cools check the water level

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Run car until the temperature needle moves a little bit

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So, if it flashes, run the car until the temperature needle moves a little bit.

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Use car

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I suggest fixing this before using the car

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after it cools check the water level

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Replace center radiator so i attributed it

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My level was ok but I had just picked it up from the collision shop and they replaced the center radiator so I attributed it to a possible air bubble in the system.

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Run car until the temperature needle moves a little bit

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So, if it flashes, run the car until the temperature needle moves a little bit.

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Use car

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I suggest fixing this before using the car

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low coolant level or faulty temp sensor

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Found that it is most likely a low coolant level or faulty temp sensor.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

This makes me nervous. Where do I start?

POST 3Original post

a Flashing Temp Light indicate coolant level is too low.. I suggest fixing this before using the car

POST 4Original post

This just happened to me yesterday as well. Gauge read 180 but the light flashed. Pulled over, shut it down, and quickly searched 986forum for 'flashing temp light' on the iPhone. Found that it is most likely a low coolant level or faulty temp sensor. My level was ok but I had just picked it up from the collision shop and they replaced the center radiator so I attributed it to a possible air bubble in the system. I pulled up the bleed valve and drove home 380 miles keeping a close eye on temps and the light never came on again so I ruled out a faulty sensor. After I got home, closed the valve. No issues today and coolant level is within limits.

POST 5Original post

One thing to keep in mind as we reach cooler fall temperatures is that even though the level has been okay all summer, if you go to start the car after a day or two of freezing temperatures, the light may flash. It only means the coolant is low. But, keep in mind this is very, very sensitive. When mine flashed last week I added about four tablespoons of coolant to the overflow tank and it's now perfectly happy. The other thing to note is that if it flashes when you start up, it will not stop until the next time you start the car. So, if it flashes, run the car until the temperature needle moves a little bit. Pull over, turn off the car and start it up again. Voila, no more flashing light. Add a bit of coolant when you get home.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks guys! It was a little low. I added about 8 ounces of Ozarka water to make it just a hair above the MIN level. Should I be worried where the original 8 ounces went?

POST 7Original post

Bahh.. you could hypotetically guess so many thing.. I would just keep an eye on it to make sure you don't loose another 8 ounces in the next few weeks..

POST 8Original post

Mine just did the same thing on the way home, found the post and am now off and running. Thanks all

POST 9Original post

Make sure u have the latest rad cap too should end in -04 Chris

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