coolant light on

dynamic88 · October 18th, 2007, 07:39 PM

i have a 1965 olds dynamic 88 w/ 425 2 bbl. it has been in barn for 20 yrs and i have been putting it back together for last 2 yrs. i recently put in a new thermostat and water temp sensor. when i started the car today the "cool" light was on on the dash. first time its come on. does anyone no why it would come on. and what i can do to fix it. thanks chris

Dapapadon · October 18th, 2007, 08:34 PM

It's telling you the engine is cold, as in not warmed up yet. Or that's what it means on my 66 Jetstar. Should go out when the engine warms up. Do worry if the "Hot" light comes on.

Don

Gaz Hog · October 18th, 2007, 08:41 PM

On my 69 Delta 88, the Cold light stays on till the motor has warmed up, no worries!

dynamic88 · October 19th, 2007, 01:53 AM

i was wondering if that was it. thanks guys ill keep an eye on it.

October 18th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
dynamic88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Bremen Ohio Posts: 219	coolant light on i have a 1965 olds dynamic 88 w/ 425 2 bbl. it has been in barn for 20 yrs and i have been putting it back together for last 2 yrs. i recently put in a new thermostat and water temp sensor. when i started the car today the "cool" light was on on the dash. first time its come on. does anyone no why it would come on. and what i can do to fix it. thanks chris

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October 18th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dapapadon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 364	It's telling you the engine is cold, as in not warmed up yet. Or that's what it means on my 66 Jetstar. Should go out when the engine warms up. Do worry if the "Hot" light comes on. Don

October 18th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gaz Hog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Posts: 18	On my 69 Delta 88, the Cold light stays on till the motor has warmed up, no worries!

October 19th, 2007, 01:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
dynamic88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Bremen Ohio Posts: 219	i was wondering if that was it. thanks guys ill keep an eye on it.