I am having a problem with my audi 1988 A80. Just after starting it the
coolant/heating idiot light continually blinks. I have check my
oolant -- all the levels are good and my car has never over heated. After
cking with the local dealer - to trouble shoot the problem will cost around
$200.00 dollars, I have inquired about the sensor (which there are two).
Can anyone tell me what the problem could be or how to fix it.

Tks MrD

 

"MrD" <misterd@acsalaska.net> wrote in message
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> I am having a problem with my audi 1988 A80. Just after starting it the
> coolant/heating idiot light continually blinks. I have check my
> oolant -- all the levels are good and my car has never over heated.

The sensors are basically cheap junk. If the gauge says you're OK, you're
OK. For well under $200 (like, about $25), you can easily replace them.
--
C.R. Krieger
(Been there; done that)

 

"MrD" <misterd@acsalaska.net> wrote in message
news:1071721087.600711@prawn...
> I am having a problem with my audi 1988 A80. Just after starting it the
> coolant/heating idiot light continually blinks. I have check my
> oolant -- all the levels are good and my car has never over heated. After
> cking with the local dealer - to trouble shoot the problem will cost
around
> $200.00 dollars, I have inquired about the sensor (which there are two).
> Can anyone tell me what the problem could be or how to fix it.

Had a very similar thing on my VW Passatt. It was the coolant level sensor
on the expansion tank. Try replacing that (it shouldn't be too expensive).
The light flashed until the car reached operating temp at which point it
stopped. Replaced the tank (I think the sensor must have been built into it)
and all has been fine since.

I.