3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Coolant level sensor

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 09:35 PM
  #1  
ALNY93R1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 1
From: New York
Question Coolant level sensor

I just finished installing my new ported engine and all is fine , except for my coolant level sensor. It keeps ringing and lighting up steady. I 'm topped off and I checked everything I can think of. I even disconnected it and it still will not go off. I had the car off and tested the connector and I was getting 5 volts, I then grounded the connector and turned the ignition to the on position and my fans turned on. Now I'm really in a lost. Is anyone familair with this problem?..
Reply
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 09:56 PM
  #2  
CantGoStraight's Avatar
What's your point ?
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 3,573
Likes: 0
From: Gainesville, Fla.
Hey Alex,
Good to hear the cars back together and ready to run. I'm alittle surprized the fans come on when you ground the level sensor >>> Will have to see what I can find on that. Is that your only problem so far ? ?? after all that work that's great if it is . Im sure this group will have that solved before I can get back to you. Is that a recent photo in your avatar ? ? ?
Reply
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 10:18 PM
  #3  
ALNY93R1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 1
From: New York
Originally Posted by CantGoStraight
Hey Alex,
Good to hear the cars back together and ready to run. I'm alittle surprized the fans come on when you ground the level sensor >>> Will have to see what I can find on that. Is that your only problem so far ? ?? after all that work that's great if it is . Im sure this group will have that solved before I can get back to you. Is that a recent photo in your avatar ? ? ?
Hi Jack,

Yes I'm finally done and the only problem I have is that damn coolant sensor. Yes that's my new engine bay in my avatar, thanks for all the polishing.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 02:51 AM
  #4  
weetbix13's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: New Zealand
have you got the plug that runs behind the aircon pump hooked up?
white spade connector i believe... commonly missed (i missed it in my build initially).

there are two level sensors (plus one coolant sensor on the rear of the block).
1. filler neck
2. white spade connecter behind air con
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 04:45 AM
  #5  
badddrx7's Avatar
All Spooled Up
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,752
Likes: 3
From: Ironton,ohio
Wire connectors reversed - check your manuals wiring diagrams Section B1abc on the EM harness and correct them.

Tom
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:17 AM
  #6  
BlueTII's Avatar
Banzai Racing
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,632
Likes: 3
From: Indiana
Actually the white connector is the a/c, the black connector is the one that most people forget, or they plug into the a/c.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:17 AM
  #7  
ALNY93R1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 1
From: New York
I have both connectors in place , the one black connector thats below the thermoswitch on the water pump housing and the other on front , just below the filler neck. The connector thats in the rear is the one that I'm getting the constant 5v from. This buzzer is driving me nuts.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:24 AM
  #8  
bdennis's Avatar
Who Dey?
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: Cincinnati
When I finished my rebuild I connected the Water Level Sensor to the Power Steering connector. Is your check engine light on? If it is, does it flash off when you turn the wheel? If so you have the connectors switched. Sounds stupid but it stumped me for a week.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 01:27 PM
  #9  
weetbix13's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: New Zealand
Diagram - Kinda

i did that too bdennis!
gets frustrating trying to start a car with a buzzer firing constantly huh?!

ok, per my PM, have a look at this pic... you've got the yellow ones hooked up... i'm 99% sure you're missing or have miss-plugged the red one.
Attached Thumbnails Coolant level sensor-coolant-lines.jpg  
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:40 PM
  #10  
weetbix13's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: New Zealand
better image... you're after the red plug.
Attached Thumbnails Coolant level sensor-engineview01.jpg  
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 09:16 PM
  #11  
ALNY93R1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 1
From: New York
Problem is now solved, thanks to everyone for there input. There are 3 connections for the coolant level sensor. Two that actually go to sensors and one that connects the crank angle sensor harness to the battery terminal harness.

Thanks,
Alex
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:57 AM
  #12  
Dregsati's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 75
Likes: 1
From: Bellevue, Washington
Hey i got this problem right now but i can't find the one that connects the crank angle sensor harness to the battery terminal harness.
thanks,
Andrey
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2007 | 10:22 PM
  #13  
fstfwd's Avatar
Fast Forward
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 327
Likes: 4
From: Connecticut
Same problem here...
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:28 AM
  #14  
BigJim's Avatar
trainwreck
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,725
Likes: 2
From: Lake, Michigan
alny93ra, was yours always on or did it come on and go off
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:44 AM
  #15  
Alec's Avatar
Full Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Norway
I've got the same problem as well, it came after I rebuilt the engine...

But have you other guys experienced that the yellow "check" light is on as well?!

Picture:

Reply
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 02:32 PM
  #16  
crcleofdst's Avatar
Huh?
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 670
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore, Maryland
Originally Posted by Alec
I've got the same problem as well, it came after I rebuilt the engine...

But have you other guys experienced that the yellow "check" light is on as well?!

Did you read bdennis' post? Sounds like you have the same problem he did.
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 04:05 PM
  #17  
Alec's Avatar
Full Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Norway
Originally Posted by crcleofdst
Did you read bdennis' post? Sounds like you have the same problem he did.

Aha, thanks, I've got exactly the same problem, funny
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:12 PM
  #18  
ALNY93R1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 1
From: New York
Originally Posted by BigJim
alny93ra, was yours always on or did it come on and go off
my problem was a constant buzz and coolant light.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JoesFC
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
9
Oct 5, 2015 08:10 AM
rotary_rx7fc
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
20
Sep 19, 2015 02:41 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:57 AM.