I'm guessing something was temporarily helped by my jiggling, a better connection or something. When I started the car back up, the message was gone, but about the third time I started it the message came back and stayed with me all day. Anyway, I didn't really accomplish anything but I don't think I broke anything either. It has been replaced threes times at the dealer over the years. Might be an opportunity because I think the top motor mount is bad again anyway. If I really had to separate the connector I'd probably have to remove the bar that holds the top motor mount. I couldn't get the connector apart because I couldn't get my hand in there. The coolant level sensor is designed to alert the driver when the coolant level is low and to prevent overheating or damage to the engine. I couldn't identify the float, and I don't know if it is high, low, stuck or whatever. Before I got your reply, i lifted the reservoir looking for the sender, There were two wires going into the bottom of the reservoir and I jiggled them some. Is this coincidence and the sender just went bad, or am I missing something? I drove, and promptly got caught in a traffic jam, but the temperature never went above normal. I pulled over, the fan was not locked and the coolant was not low. Everything was fine for a week or so, and then the Coolant low, Stop engine message popped up in pretty normal driving. Since this pointed to the cooling fan, I poked at it and found out the fan was locked up stuck and wouldn't turn at all. As long as the car is moving, the temperature stays in the normal range. A few weeks ago I got caught in bumper-to bumper stuff and the temperature gauge started climbing, so I pulled over 'til the traffic eased up. There was also a little split in the coolant overflow tank so I had that replaced. The repair shop told me Volvo recommends replacing the thermostat any time the engine overheats because the housing warps or something. When I had the timing belt done, I decided to have the water pump replaced since mileage is about 175K and it never had a water pump replaced before. History, this car has had a tendency to overheat in stop and go traffic for about a year and a half. Where is the low coolant sender? How would I check it? Since the coolant isn't low, I drive the car and keep an eye on the temperature gauge, and the engine never seems to get hot. Nobody ever hurt their car changing a fluid a bit early and it gives you a fresh starting point for reference.No puddle under the car, so I guess I will just put a little pure water for now, and fill it with new coolant at the next service.My 2003 S60 non turbo 5 cylinder started giving me a continual low coolant message, but the coolant isn't low. Yours should still be good, but it loses anti corrosive properties long before it stops being an "antifreeze". If all is well after a few months then I personally would take it in someday for a flush and fill with new coolant. Third thing - get the right coolant top it off (or just water for the small amount you are low. Nobody ever hurt their car changing a fluid a bit early and it gives you a fresh starting point for reference. if it's milky and yucky looking, it needs service fast It's a closed system and shouldn't go down at all but they seen to after a long time (in my experience).įirst thing - does coolant make a little puddle under your car? If so, it needs some work If you've never added fluid then I wouldn't worry too much, if they topped it off recently then I'd be a bit concerned. Yeah, Volvos have this finicky "Low coolant" light, when you are a half of a hair low it lights up whenyou start the car, once things warm up, coolant expands, everything starts circulating, the light goes off
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