Re: false warning lights
Originally Posted by
kben
My 2004 Xfire coupe: a couple of weeks ago the low-oil icon turned on,
oil level was OK. the warning light is intermittent.
Last week the low-water icon turned on,
I added a little water and it went off, for a day or two, then back on.
Checked for water leaks, found none, took it to a good shop which also found no leaks.
They replaced the sensor and the burp tank to no effect.
Today the BSN ESP light was added to the list.
My pretty-good shop suggested taking it to a dealer.
Any other advice will be very welcome, including recommended dealer-shop near Seattle.
Low oil light is probably the sensor in the sump going wonky.
Low water icon also comes on when the coolant is too hot. What does the temperature gauge say? If the gauge is OK then maybe another sensor is wonky as well, but I do not know if there are two temp sensors for the coolant. Maybe the fan controller?
Also check fluid level when the car is cold, it is amazing how high the level gets when the engine is hot.
Last edited by onehundred80; Jul 11, 2013 at 07:33 PM.