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Coolant level message
« on: 16 January 2011, 20:44:04 »

hi all,

I'm getting a coolant level warning in the car, but the level in the expansion tank looks good. anything else I should be checking?

I can't see any kind of level sensor in the expansion tank???

thanks.
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Re: Coolant level message
« Reply #1 on: 16 January 2011, 20:54:54 »
The float switch is hidden under a dome inside the expansion tank.

There is an electrical connector on the underside of the  tank. Some people have reported the plug coming loose and giving a false reading.

If the float switch is at fault it cannot (easily) be separated from the tank so the quick fix is to buy a new expansion tank (about £35 new apparently)
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Re: Coolant level message
« Reply #2 on: 16 January 2011, 21:15:22 »
great thanks. I'll have a look.
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Re: Coolant level message
« Reply #3 on: 16 January 2011, 21:24:14 »
You can shut the message up by disconnecting the sensor and shorting the pins with a paperclip.

You can jab at the float with a pencil or sommat, may just be stuck.

Personally, new tank and jobs a good un  :y
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Re: Coolant level message
« Reply #4 on: 17 January 2011, 08:36:42 »
Ensure float is free to move - poor coolant servicing makes it all a bit scaley and sticky.

Though, as others suggest, last one I bought was £25+VAT trade...
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Re: Coolant level message
« Reply #5 on: 17 January 2011, 16:15:06 »
im having the same issue with mine, ive being out and the float moves fine bust just be bust :( was that price for one from vauxhall?

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Re: Coolant level message
« Reply #6 on: 17 January 2011, 16:49:55 »
There about £30 all in from dealers with a trade card. Not sure what retail price is?. Easy to get a trade card. and you will save a fortune over time. Just join Autobahnstormers.co.uk (cost £20 last year) but you can easy save that over the next couple of trips to VX

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Re: Coolant level message
« Reply #7 on: 17 January 2011, 17:44:46 »
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im having the same issue with mine, ive being out and the float moves fine bust just be bust :( was that price for one from vauxhall?

Last I bough (couple of years back) was £25 + VAT (trade).
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