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Subject:Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
From:Tony Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:30:54 -0400

Tom,

Is the van parked in an incline a starts?

Maybe the sensor is not fully covered?

Hth
T. 

On Apr 30, 2014, at 10:11 PM, Mister Tom <TomsGroups@SALICOS.COM> wrote:

> The "Overtemp" LED blinks after I start the van, but doesn't stop.
> 
> Not always, but more frequently now, it seems.
> 
> Sometimes shutting off the ignition and re-starting will reset it.
> 
> 
> 
> The fact that it does not stop when I start the van makes me think it is the
> test circuit not shutting off.
> 
> The coolant level is fine and this occurs before the engine has had time to
> warm up, let alone overtemp.
> 
> 
> 
> Is that the "big" electrolytic  capacitor? Does it charge up to say the test
> time period is done, to stop the test flashing?
> 
> 
> 
> I have a Bentley, but don't see details of this circuit.
> 
> 
> 
> I can shotgun the cap if it's what I think it is, or certainly welcome to
> other tips.
> 
> 
> 
> TIA
> 
> 
> 
> Tom Salicos
> 
> '87 Syncro Westy EG-33.

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