Coolant Alarm

[haydn callow]

If you cannot see the level through the tank...a good guide is to...park on the flat....get a "sucker outer" thing ( one of those basteing things used to put fat over roasting chickens) is good. ...Switch on the ignition and suck out coolant till the alarm sounds....then put half a pint back in....That will be about right.

[Wigan_Pixie]

Thanks for that tip, I shall do it tomorrow - weather permitting.

[patnben]

BDC, are you saying that your alarm operates on the lower probe ?.

If so, logic suggests that the 2 connections are reversed as it should
operate on the upper probe. As Haydn said the lower or earth probe
is only there to reduce the earth resistance and would probably work
without it.

I will reverse mine in daylight tomorrow just to make sure that's true
but I know my one works at the correct upper level.

[bigdaddycain]

BDC, are you saying that your alarm operates on the lower probe ?.

If so, logic suggests that the 2 connections are reversed as it should
operate on the upper probe. As Haydn said the lower or earth probe
is only there to reduce the earth resistance and would probably work
without it.

I will reverse mine in daylight tomorrow just to make sure that's true
but I know my one works at the correct upper level.

As far as i know my alarm sounds if the coolant level drops below the top probe,if the level is fine and i climb a LONG hill (With a few undulating bumps) then the alarm may sound now and again,same applies if i am cornering on a long motorway slip road or whatever...

If the level drops below the top probe, the alarm will sound, (or it should at least) Dunno about the time delay thing,i've never had my stopwatch with me when it's done it.

[patnben]

BDC, my apologies, I must have mis-read your post, I must get meself some new glasses.

[daveblueozzie]

BDC had his coolant alarm fitted by me, it works just how its supposed to do, and fitted correctly , ive fitted the odd one or two here and there.

[bigdaddycain]

BDC had his coolant alarm fitted by me, it works just how its supposed to do, and fitted correctly , ive fitted the odd one or two here and there.

Oh aye...no problems there mate...You are THE coolant alarm fitter extrodinaire! I seem to recall you even borrowed me your car for work as we stood around chatting instead of drilling!

When i picked my bongo up, job was a good un'.....

Cheers Dave!

[David Edwards]

mine beeped once whilst I was in Dawlish, checked and topped up the tank and its been fine since, it only happened as I went round a sharp corner, cracking piece of kit..mk3 version.