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Car Forum / Saab Cars / November 2006

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coolant sensor

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p digital - 07 Nov 2006 15:20 GMT
i have a 95 saab 900se turbo coupe and the coolant level low on the SID
keeps coming on!  Bad sensor?? I wiggled it to see if it comes on...but
as soon as I turn the car on..it comes on within 15 secs!
HHHEEELLLPPP!!!!!!!
- Bob - - 09 Nov 2006 13:31 GMT
>i have a 95 saab 900se turbo coupe and the coolant level low on the SID
>keeps coming on!  Bad sensor?? I wiggled it to see if it comes on...but
>as soon as I turn the car on..it comes on within 15 secs!
>HHHEEELLLPPP!!!!!!!

Most likely the sensor is bad. I believe you have to replace the tank
to fix the sensor. You could jump it out... but it's a nice feature,
especially in a car that you really, really don't want to ever
overheat.
p digital - 09 Nov 2006 16:52 GMT
i tried to squeeze or play with it..but it still comes on. i didn't
understand what you mean by "jump it out?"  damn, i like the feature..i
just have to make a mental note i guess if there is no real fix, beside
replaceing the "GM" part which is the whole tank!

thanx

> >i have a 95 saab 900se turbo coupe and the coolant level low on the SID
> >keeps coming on!  Bad sensor?? I wiggled it to see if it comes on...but
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> especially in a car that you really, really don't want to ever
> overheat.
- Bob - - 10 Nov 2006 00:33 GMT
>i tried to squeeze or play with it..but it still comes on. i didn't
>understand what you mean by "jump it out?"  damn, i like the feature..i
>just have to make a mental note i guess if there is no real fix, beside
>replaceing the "GM" part which is the whole tank!

What I meant is that you can use a jumper wire to eliminate it.
However, before you try that you need to find out how it works. Some
sensors are normally open, so disconnecting it will shut of the
warning, some are normally closed, so you have to short it. Some have
a resistance rating and you have to jumper it with a resistor of the
proper value.

I will look in my manual and see if there is a hint. Personally, I
would consider replacing it. These motors are known for occasional
head gasket issues and you can lose coolant. If that happens you may
lose the turbo (very expensive) or the motor (don't even ask
expensive). For $100 or so it seems like cheap insurance.
http://www.eeuroparts.com

>thanx
>
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>> especially in a car that you really, really don't want to ever
>> overheat.
 
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