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BigPete



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Check coolant level!

Hi all,

bings and displays on the message centre. I gather this is the sensor inside the coolant reservoir?? Is it a big job and can i do it myself??

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mjdronfield



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It's just a matter of waiting for the car to cool off and then checking there is enough coolant in it, just like the olden days.

If the water level is fine, and you still get the warning, it is because the antifreeze / water mix is not the right strength.

If you still have an issue after that, I'd imagine it's a faulty sensor......

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OK, thanks for that. I'll get the mix checked as the fluid level is fine. hopefully its that simple........but it probably wont be. Big Cry 2011 TDV8 Autobiography

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The coolant tank is available for only about £20 more than just the sensor and its highly recommended you change the whole thing rather than just the sensor sir Thumbs Up

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BigPete



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ah, that sounds good. where do i find such bottle? Bow down 2011 TDV8 Autobiography

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Cam-Tech-Craig



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Dan @ Duckworths? Site sponsor on here will post one Thumbs Up

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Ask Dan from Duckworths. They are a site sponsor.

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1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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Yes, i have spoke to Dan before, very helpful fella! I'll shout him in the morning....Cheers Guys... 2011 TDV8 Autobiography

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If there is nought wrong with your coolant tank (not saying I disagree with CTC, but I changed mine and it was fine)

just change the sensor:

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic20913.html .
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Well, dealer decided to pay for this one , so new bottle and sensor fitted. Jobs a good un' Thumbs Up 2011 TDV8 Autobiography

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Result !

Always good to remove something from the list of things to do.

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2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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Yes matey, no truer a word spoken Thumbs Up

Just posted another problem now..... Big Cry bubbling rear arches. Banging Head 2011 TDV8 Autobiography

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Joe90 wrote:
If there is nought wrong with your coolant tank (not saying I disagree with CTC, but I changed mine and it was fine)

just change the sensor:

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic20913.html


We have found in more than 50% of cases that swapping the sensor does not fix the issue! Which means one of two things... A, the bottle comes with a different sensor? Or B, the sensor is so fragile they can be damaged during fitment... So, we only ever change the bottles now... Simples Thumbs Up

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What I found odd was that I could change the sensor when the coolant tank was full. Does this mean that it doesn't actually sit in the coolant, but in some kind of see through bulb (glass/plastic), and perhaps it is this that gets dirty/crazed/occluded (big word for me this time of night!) and the sensor cannot "refract" the coolant? This would resolve why just changing the sensor may not work?

CTC have you had an old tank apart to see what goes on inside? .
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Witch craft Joe Laughing Laughing Laughing I honestly have no idea my friend but I have a pile of changed ones so when I get back I will check and report sir Thumbs Up

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