Coolant Level Senor
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Coolant Level Senor
I am getting an occasional and random "Low Coolant" message. It doesn't appear that the coolant is low at all so I am suspecting the Coolant Level Sensor itself is acting up.
Does anyone have experience in removing the sensor from the pressure tank? Is it a "twist and pull" or is there some retaining tang or clip I can't see?
Here is the relatively inexpensive replacement:
More Information for AIRTEX / WELLS 5S11748
Thanks!
Does anyone have experience in removing the sensor from the pressure tank? Is it a "twist and pull" or is there some retaining tang or clip I can't see?
Here is the relatively inexpensive replacement:
More Information for AIRTEX / WELLS 5S11748
Thanks!
Last edited by Spurlee; 04-08-2012 at 05:21 PM. Reason: Spelling
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The sensor unit snaps into plastic fingers molded into the bottom of the reservoir securing it to the lip at the top of the plastic housing. Eighty percent chance of breaking the thin rosin tube the glass enclosed contacts are inside if you try to remove it without pulling the tank so you can see what you are doing. Using a screwdriver just pry down between the sensor connector and the bottom of the tank. Doesn't matter if you are replacing the senor as it is isolated from the coolant. Installation is easy as it just snaps in place.
Good chance that your problem is the magnet/float is hung up on some coolant gunk on the tube that it rides on. Use a long handled spoon or something similar to move the float up/down/around and see what happens.
Good chance that your problem is the magnet/float is hung up on some coolant gunk on the tube that it rides on. Use a long handled spoon or something similar to move the float up/down/around and see what happens.
Last edited by test point; 04-08-2012 at 08:02 PM.
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