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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Engine Cooling Schematics

DEFINITION: The low engine coolant indicator is always ON.

1

Did you perform the Engine Cooling Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go To Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling

2

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the low coolant level indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the coolant level module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the low coolant level indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Test the low coolant level indicator control circuit of the low coolant level indicator for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the coolant level module. Refer to Coolant Level Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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6

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2