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Temperature gauge is blinking red. Temp is at around 180-190 (normal temp)

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Old 08-28-2012, 09:00 AM
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That's not "hot". If you have proper coolant and oil levels, and your engine is not overheating then you should be fine driving it to the dealership. You'll likely find that the light is either a sending/sensing unit or faulty something. Have them make sure your engine compartment fan is working properly as that could be it as well.
 
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Originally Posted by denversteve
That's not "hot". If you have proper coolant and oil levels, and your engine is not overheating then you should be fine driving it to the dealership. You'll likely find that the light is either a sending/sensing unit or faulty something. Have them make sure your engine compartment fan is working properly as that could be it as well.
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It's on the pass side intake manifold towards the back of the car when you are looking in the engine. It sits in a rubber grommet. It looks like an outside air temp sensor.
 
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Quick question guys....

This blinking issue happened after the repair was done. The repair was (cam actuator replacement) Which require them to drain some of the coolant.

Should this be covered by them or should I get charge to repair this?

We haven't diagnose it yet. I'm taking the car there this Friday for him to diagnose it first thing in the morning.
 
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Diagnose the problem first, then you can worry about who covers the bill. Probably you.
 
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Just bought a coolant lever sensor. I'll replace it soon. Does anyone have any link to DIY?
 
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Does anyone have a DIY link on how to remove the coolant level sensor removal?
 
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I bought a coolant level sensor replacement.
 
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