Temp. light keeps blinking.

[scirocco-al@insight.rr.com (Scirocco-al)]

The temp sensor on the coolant outlet manifold of the engine will cause
constant flashing of the temp light too.  Mine was doing it before I sold it
and I just took the connector off of the sensor, cleaned both of them up
with some sandpaper and fixed the problem.  The sensor is located on the
bottom of the manifold and has a single wire going to it, attached with a
small metal clip on the end.

Alan
----- Original Message -----
From: "T. Reed" <treed2@u.washington.edu>
To: "Doug Conyers" <dcblues@hotmail.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: Temp. light keeps blinking.


> Two things can cause the coolant light to blink:
>  1) overheating
>  2) low coolant level
>
> Since you're not overheating, your coolant level sensor is probably
> faulty. Mine was cracked around the threads (was not visible until I
> removed it) and seeping coolant just enough to keep the system from
> pressurizing. This was also shorting out the switch electrically, causing
> my temperature LED to flash.
>
> I went to the parts shop to get a new level sensor and $9 later things
> were back to normal.
>
> -Toby
>
> On Thu, 3 Apr 2003, Doug Conyers wrote:
>
> > Thanks to everyone who gave me info on the speedo swap.  It turned out
well.
> >   I now have a new problem.  My temp light keeps blinking.  It did blink
> > before I did the speedo swap.  The temp. needle has not gone above the
the
> > light itself, oil temp is normal, the fan does come on, and a pressure
test
> > has indicated I do have a small leak, more of a seap.  Some times the
light
> > comes on after 2-3 min the car is running or sometimes after an hour or
two
> > of driving.  I did play with the coolant amount, i had 50/50 but changed
it
> > so it is mostly water now about 20/80.  The asked the p.o. owner about
this
> > and he told me that his mech. said to loosen the overfill cap and let it
> > depressurize.  He then said it would be fine for about a month.  Any
ideas?
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Stock 1.8 16V engine w/ AC
> >
> > -Doug
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: Doolbnroht@aol.com
> > >To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > >Subject: selling my scirocco??!!??
> > >Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2003 17:18:13 -0500
> > >
> > >well i think i may be selling my scirocco. i've been thinking of
getting
> > >out of the scirocco stuff for a while(until i can get a job that can
> > >actually support this nasty habit). here's the goods:
> > >-1987 silver 1.8l 16v scirocco
> > >-relayed euro headlights
> > >-hella triple air horns
> > >-clear euro turn signals
> > >-kamei mesh grill
> > >-16" wheels with pretty new kumho ecstas (205/45 r16)
> > >-leather back seat
> > >-corrado front seats (black vinyl with cloth inserts)
> > >-jvc cameleon cd player
> > >-eurosport header
> > >-flowmaster muffler
> > >-tokico illuminas
> > >-unidentified lowering springs (they are orange)
> > >-sunroof
> > >-poly suspension and motor mounts
> > >-short shift kit
> > >-various other things
> > >
> > >bad stuff:
> > >-i think the front pass side wheel bearing is going out
> > >- couple little nicks and scratches in the paint(it's still shiny)
> > >-the rear peice for the body kit has a 1"x1/2" notch cut out for a
trailer
> > >hitch(no longer installed)
> > >-needs rear speakers
> > >
> > >other than that it's pretty nice. i just want to get a car that has a
few
> > >more creature comforts and facilitates my needs. i am lookin at 97-00
audi
> > >a4 quattros. i would like to get like $2300obo for the car. i am
located in
> > >norfolk va. please reply off list to doolbnroht@aol.com. or you can
call me
> > >at 828-242-7550. i will answer the phone unless im at work or dead, so
> > >leave a message if i dont answer. it may take me a day or two to reply
(3
> > >section duty in the navy). i also have pics upon request.
> > >thanks
> > >-alan
> > >
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