Flashing Temp Light

[Guest Elwood]

On a trip to our local dog walking place, i noticed the light in the temp guage flashing like a trooper but the temp guage red normal.

 

it hasn't done this again on two futher trips today, should i worry about this? what does it mean anyway, surley it should only flash if the temp's abnormal.

[Ivor_E_Tower]

Have you checked the coolant level?

[Guest nimrod]

surley it should only flash if the temp's abnormal.

And to quote a line from the film Airplane

 

stop calling me Shirley :(

 

as Ivor suggests check the coolant leval and the condition of the coolant level switches plug and cables, being where it is, it's rather prone to getting a bit damp if you spill any coolant while topping up the bottle! the contacts in the plug may be a bit corroded and causing a dodgy connection leading to warning lamp flashing?

[fionnmacz]

as ivor says, its the coolant level low indicator when it flashes. mine did this (see coolant leak post about 6 weeks ago) and it was a rear heater valve leak half way down the vehicle underside on the nearside under the rear passenger door area. i was confused because there was no leak from the engine area.

simple to replace, part is about

[Guest Murdock]

Reading the owners manual (always the last resort for a man) I came across the possible explanation for a flashing light as the cooling fan not operating correctly.

This may only apply to the Sharan but it's worth checking.

[Guest Elwood]

it was the coolent low level light, appears we have a leak....

 

comes from the plastic guard under the engine, no idea why but back to the dealer.......

 

ho hum?

[tony77]

Hi

my temp light keeps flashing, I've checked the water level and the connections to the thermostate and they are both fine what else could it be

please help

thank