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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 11:29 am 
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Hi all!

In the past week the coolant light on the dash is coming on about 1 min after the engine is turned on. I have check my water levels and they are in between "min" and "max". Is this is sensor problem? Or does it measure the ratio of water to coolant and I haven't got enough coolant in the radiator?

Problem 2: I used the vent with the fan for the first time the other day and since then there is a contant flow of air coming through the air vents, even though the climate control is set to "off". I have tried putting the a/c on and turning it off, but still the air coming through the car. It never happened before I used the vent....


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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:58 pm 
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1: the sensor in the overflow bottle is stuck, give the overflow bottle a good thumping on top with your hand should unstick it.

2: Run self test as per below.
To get the self test:

1. Ensure engine is warm
2. Turn the ignition switch to 'on'
3. Press the floor and off buttons at once & release
4. Entire display will light up
5. The display will show 88.8 during the self test
6. When the self test is complete, and if the system checks are ok the display will read OFF (EA) or it will blank (EB2/ED). If there is a fault, it will read 'E' and a number 1 through 7.
7. Rectify the problem then clear the self test memory by initiating the self test twice. To exit the self test and restart the system, push the auto button. Test should be deactivated before shutting the system off.

Error Codes - Condition Detected - Default Value - Comment

E1 - Electronic Control Unit - Faulty Electronic control unit - RAM air to screen - Replace unit
E2 - Blend Door Servo Motor - Movement of blend door out of range - Poor temperature modulation - Check if motor disconnected, door movement obstructed or incorrect wiring
E3 - Cabin Sensor - Open circuit - Set point directly controls thermal control value - Check for disconnected cabin sensor
E4 - Solar sensor - Short circuit - No sunload compensation - Check for short in wiring or sensor
E5 - Ambient sensor - Open circuit - Assumes ambient is 20.C - Check for disconnected sensor
E6 - Evaporator Sensor - Open circuit - A/C clutch does not engage - Check for disconnected sensor
E7 - Engine sensor - Short circuit - Assumes hot engine, i.e 93.C - Check for short in wiring or sensor

Press auto button to obtain next error code or to exit self test.

 

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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 1:50 pm 
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Thanks! I read the diagnostic article and the unit does flash when the car is started, so there is obviously something wrong.

I'll run the tests after work and let you know!

Thanks again.

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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:32 pm 
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Ok I ran the test and it found no errors.

But now when I turn the car on, the display does not flash anymore.

What is just a matter of it needing recalibrating?

Thanks for the help!

 

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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:33 pm 
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The test will open/close cycle the vents, maybe it fixed a sticking vent, and your problem now is solved :D

 

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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:49 pm 
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thanks for your help!

 

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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 3:00 pm 
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not a problem, heop it has fixed your problems, the coolant sensor if giving the bottle a nice whack doesnt fix it, the sensor may need replacing/cleaning get a new rubber seal before touching it, as the seals dont work too wel after being touched, mine had to get some silicon toi seal it properly after i cleaned it.

 

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