![]() ![]() If this still doesn't work then consider replacing the sensor, they are only a few quid from brickwerks and very easy to fit. Unscrew it and give the two prongs a clean with a tissue or something - they can get a bit grubby over time. The sensor is screwed into the top of the expansion tank. ![]() If the level was fine to begin with, or if topping up has no effect on the light then it is possible that the coolant level sensor is buggered or maybe just dirty. The check coolant level light comes on every start up and shutdown, even though the. However be careful what antifreeze you use as it can be a bit of a can of worms. Since the check coolant light comes on every time we start the car, whether it has been sitting over night with temps in the 30s or at the grocery store with the car at operating temps. Regardless, the moment you notice any symptoms of coolant loss and no leaks are visible, you should check the reservoir before driving any further. One cause of the BMW coolant light coming on and off is there is a leak in your BMW cooling. Ideally, you inspect your car’s coolant levels regularly, at least once a month. Make sure you use the correct coolant (Blue in the cooler) that is made for BMW cars or a brand that is recommended by BMW. Top up with distilled water if possible and use some antifreeze too is the level is extremely low - you don't want to dilute the antifrezze level too much. The right coolant is necessary to keep the engine from running hot and triggers the coolant sensor. The level in the expansion tank should be right to the top, so it's spilling out the top when you screw the cap back on. I have a 1/2 mile long driveway with a gate at my house and a gate at the road. This morning it was 31 degrees F and the light still comes right on. This is the tank that is located inside the engine bay, NOT the one behind the registration plate flap. 1 Not sure if this is the right forum for a 2015 Jetta.my issue the coolant warning light coming on right after start up. What you need to do is check the level in the expansion tank. ![]() There's no way your engine will be overheating after after only a couple of minutes so I would expect that the light is indicating a low coolant level. We also discuss mixing dex cool or other green coolants with VW or Audi pink. If the coolant temperature gets too high - assuming that the guague/indicator and the temp sensor are working correctly this would normally happen after the needle on the coolant guage gets about 3/4's of the way up. We show you what happens when the coolant lights comes on for your VW or Audi. On starting the ignition for a few seconds or so.ģ. The light flashes under three different (normal) circumstances.ġ. Deutsche Auto Parts 369K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 1.6K Share 769K views 8 years ago DescriptionThis question was asked on the AskDAP Show Episode 1. In that case it is likely that the coolant level is low. ![]()
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