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Old Mar 11, 2023 | 11:10 AM
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Today I fitted the new seatbelt buckle and reset the vapour leak code with my IDS. For the first time not a single warning light. Wonder how long it will last!


 
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Old Mar 11, 2023 | 11:54 AM
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I was clear of codes for a long time but today I just got a low coolant warning come up. Turned the engine off and back on again and it was gone, drove a little bit more to get home and it came on again. I will let it cool off and check it tomorrow. No idea what it is this time
 
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Old Mar 11, 2023 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Kuddlesworth
I was clear of codes for a long time but today I just got a low coolant warning come up. Turned the engine off and back on again and it was gone, drove a little bit more to get home and it came on again. I will let it cool off and check it tomorrow. No idea what it is this time
when mine did that, my coolant reservoir sensor was going bad. I ended up replacing the whole reservoir
 
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Old Mar 11, 2023 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Timeisrelative
when mine did that, my coolant reservoir sensor was going bad. I ended up replacing the whole reservoir
It's a daily driver which is the problem. It can't be off the road for very long, I'm fixing my intercooler pump at the moment, I have the wiring and fuses in the mail. I probably have a leak somewhere, last time it was an O-ring that was wheeping so I hope it's something easy.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2023 | 12:58 AM
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My coolant level was a little low so I either have another leak or the intercooler just filled up and removed any air pockets because it was dry before and I topped it up. I will keep an eye on it for the time being, I can't see any coolant dripping but I will check the ground when I move the car.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2023 | 01:06 AM
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If you consistently loose a little water and it brings the low coolant light on it could be/was in my case that the reservoir called the atmospheric tank ( located behind the plastic trim to the rear of the RH wheel) is low . Needs to be half full to suck back overflow.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2023 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Pistnbroke
If you consistently loose a little water and it brings the low coolant light on it could be/was in my case that the reservoir called the atmospheric tank ( located behind the plastic trim to the rear of the RH wheel) is low . Needs to be half full to suck back overflow.
Could be that as well. If it was a coolant leak in the valley of the V8 I should think you will smell burning coolant because if you spill some and turn the engine on you can smell it very easily. I will keep an eye on it though for sure, I don't want to total my engine. These cars are getting old and tired, my suspension really needs a full rebuild as well.
 
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