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Radiator/Coolant light always on, temp fine with new components

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Ski Bum

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Nov 17, 2005
Citrus Heights, California
I have recently done a major overhaul to my 91 GSX. Included was a timing belt change along with all associated parts: tensioners, balance belt, water pump, motor mounts as well as plugs, oil, filter, P&P 14B, P&P O2 housing and an EVO GT exhaust manifold.
After installing that I adjusted the timing to 5 degrees advance and the car ran great. The idle is a bit irradic but the motor pulls very strong and hits and holds 12PSI just fine. What is happening now is the coolant light is on all the time. I thought an easy fix may be a new thermostat, so I put in a new one, 160*. The engine now runs at a lower temperature but the light is still on.

Any suggestions? Could the temperature sensor(s) need replacement?
 
badas93tsi said:
Check your overflow bottle.

that must have been enough to throw it off. The level was just below the tube, filled it up and no more light.

:hits self in forehead with open hand:

Thanks for the help.
 
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