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Old 08-09-2005, 02:57 AM   #1
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This came on today and I was wanted to check a few things regarding it...

1 - Do I need the car back at Ford to remove the warning light ?

2 - What can I check myself in regards to it ? I've checked the oil and radiator fluid levels and they are fine ? What other possible probs could it be ? Blocked radiator hose ? Stuffed sensor somewhere ?

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Old 08-09-2005, 09:05 PM   #2
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Does it show the flashing fan ? How is the fan belt?How is the water pump? May need a mechanic and the mechanic we recommend...our mate in Granville
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Get this though...I filled the car up (over half tank anyway) and the light disappeared.... I was previously on about < 40 DTE.

Fan belt ok. No other warning lights either. Really bizarre.

I think I'll still take it in to get checked.
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Old 09-09-2005, 01:32 AM   #4
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You sure it wasn't the low fuel warning light?
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With petrol prices as they are I am quite familiar with the fuel level light...

It was def the engine temp light (looks like a thermometer in the ocean lol).
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Hmmmm, weird!
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Yeh i had the light showing on my dash and it ended up being the temperature switch that goes into the side of the overflow tank.
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Yeh i had the light showing on my dash and it ended up being the temperature switch that goes into the side of the overflow tank.
Thats not a temperature switch its a low level sensor. :voldar02:
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Originally Posted by loxxr6
This came on today and I was wanted to check a few things regarding it...

1 - Do I need the car back at Ford to remove the warning light ?

2 - What can I check myself in regards to it ? I've checked the oil and radiator fluid levels and they are fine ? What other possible probs could it be ? Blocked radiator hose ? Stuffed sensor somewhere ?
Do you have a temp guage? If so the warning light sounds light the low coolent level warning light . The low level sensor sender unit could be stuffed or maybe you can clean them up .
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Old 13-09-2005, 11:07 PM   #10
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Yer its definately the engine temp light. Even checked with the users manual to be sure.

Since filling up the car with fuel the light has disappeared.
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