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Low coolant level warning?
I've noticed that I get a 'Low Coolant level' warning on starting up, but this isn't borne out by a visual inspection of the reservoir which shows that it's fine.
The float in the reservoir is faulty and needs replacing t'is a common problemPot Noodle Challenge Winner 2011
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14th Nov 2009 12:55 pm
blowpipe
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Many thanks. Nothing too serious and I can probably live with it!
14th Nov 2009 4:53 pm
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14th Nov 2009 5:18 pm
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14th Nov 2009 5:26 pm
sopjas
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do not just replace the sensor !!!! it is not the sensor thats faulty it is the floating magnet inside the coolant bottle thats the fault, full coolant bottle comes with sensor fitted and only costs around £17 genuine.
swapping easy just clamp hoses remove bottle , fit bottle unclamp hoses and top up! takes around 10mins.
I did try the sensor option first, the fault turns out to be the floating magnet absorbs coolant over time and this does not help it with its floating abilaty.
16th Nov 2009 10:57 pm
blowpipe
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Thanks for that. Sounds like an easy fitting job even for a numpty like me.
errr.. 10 minute job, I'm an hour in and still trying to figure out how to get the bottom hose off - did you disconnect all the other hoses 1st to get access ???
Not a 10 minute job in my humble opinion... also had to disconnect hoses to diesel heater to get at that bottom hose on the tank..... life would be much easier with a workshop manual - any sign of one coming ?
31st Dec 2009 3:37 pm
sopjas
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didnt find it hard myself but did replace the sensor the first time and then the bottle a couple of days later, found the bottom hose easy to get to tho ! maybe routed different ?
31st Dec 2009 6:33 pm
sopjas
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I have looked at the photos taken while it was stripped and the grille and headlamp where removed , I am sorry for missing that out on the instructions
thats why the second time i removed the bottle it didnt take long.
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- did you disconnect all the other hoses 1st to get access ???
now !
