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Re: Cooler Light Lit!?

>On Mon, 24 Oct 1994, it was written:
>
>> I am having problem with the coolant light on a 86 325e ... it stays lit
>> even if the coolant is to the max or if it is halfway full ... I tried
>> disconnecting the wires which go to the coolant tank but the light was
>> still on ... Do you guys have any suggestions as to what might be wrong
>> and what I can do to help my car out ... all replies are greatly appreciated!
>
>  The coolant sensor is dead .. replace it ... 
>
>  To test, run a paper clip as a jumper across the two socket holes in the
>  harness connector that goes to the coolant sensor .. start car ... if
>  you get no lite, sensor was bad .. it CLOSES the ckt. when coolant level
>  is correct, OPENS it whan it is low ..
>
>
>   Jim Conforti
>

This also happens when the sensor gets turned around in its holder.  In
this case when the coolant level is high the two pieces of the sensor
separate (one the other hinged and buoyant.)

John Oliver
'87 325