2001 Saturn SC1 coolant light

2001 SATURN SC1
180,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOYCE-3044
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When my car is cold the coolant comes on. Then the hits temp the coolant light goes off. WHY is tis happening because it has coolant?
Dec 26, 2014 at 10:30 AM
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check the cooling system it maybe low. check the reserve tanks,they may have coolant
switchs or low.
Dec 26, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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JOYCE-3044
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I will get the coolant system checked to see whats going on.
Dec 26, 2014 at 12:34 PM
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THE LIGHT IS ON COLD AND TURNS OFF WHEN IT WARMS UP.IS THIS WHAT YOUR SAYING? A LOW SYSTEM CAN CAUSE THIS YOU'LL NEED TO CK. THE COOL,ANT LEVEL. THEN IF IT'S OK YOU WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE COOLANT TEMP. SENSOR IT'S MOUNTED NEAR THE THERMOSTATE HOUSING.
Dec 27, 2014 at 6:12 AM
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JOYCE-3044
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The coolant light is only on when the car is cold.. Car has plenty of coolant in the reserve tank. It just had an oil change and fluids check right before Christmas. I will take to my garage to find out what is going on with the coolant light.
Dec 27, 2014 at 7:23 AM