coolant level indicator light

[850 chris]

hi my coolant level light comes on but the coolant level is ok is this a fault with the float in the header tank and do i need to replace the header tank or is there a quick fix please

[foammanmark]

My light comes on momentarily when I floor the R, but I've put it down to the coolant been thrown around that much that the sensor thinks the level is low for a second or two. Did the same on my V70 T5 under hard acceleration.

[850 chris]

cheers foammanmark but mines on permanant even wen i drive slow tried flooring it but still the same

[JUDGENINJA]

I'd possibly check the plug first. Common thing with any electrics that the wiring connectors are the weak link..
Look for a bit of rust and clean the contacts then see what happens... if you have a multimeter you could check conductivity across the sensor first..

[850 chris]

thanks judgeninja have tried that but no effect its still the same thanks mate

[thewatsonsmouts]

Mine used to do that, should only undo tank when cold because its a pressurized system so only fill up to MAX when cold. Take the tank off there is a float in there that will stick if its crappy. with you hand and finger over the pipe holes half fill with water/cleaner and replace cap and shake it this will release the float and also loosen the muck in there repeat untill clean. You could test it with a multimeter but never heard of one going bad

[850 chris]

cheers thewatsonsmouts will give that a try

[claymore]

I found a bit of black tape over the light fixed it on mine.

[thewatsonsmouts]

I found a bit of black tape over the light fixed it on mine.

LOL you up for meet this Friday mate?

[claymore]

LOL you up for meet this Friday mate?

I'll let you know as soon as the car is back on the road.
I was going to come to Ludlow yesterday, but went to Blists hill instead.