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97' -- Dashboard Light

Old Aug 22, 2007 | 9:24 PM
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Small light on the left hand side of the dashboard.

It's red and it looks like a box, with an arrow pointing down to a squiggly line of what appears to be liquid.

I don't have the owner's manual when I bought it from the dealership. I'm not sure what the problem is.

Any ideas? I've checked the transmission, oil, steering, windshield liquid, and coolant and everything appears to be in good condition.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 9:39 PM
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i had that problem on my 96... if i was you check the water pump and check the lower raditor hose... i had a leak coming from the pump and the hose you can get the part kinda cheap.. but just double check before you go and spend a s**t ton of money when you dont have to
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 9:42 PM
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by the way that light your talking about is the low coolant light
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 9:52 PM
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Thanks! I'll check into it ASAP and get back to you on it.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 9:54 PM
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no prob... yea let me.... where about you located?

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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 9:58 PM
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Me casa's in New Jersey.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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oh then you should be able to find an autozone or advance auto parts store around there.. either place is kinda cheap
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Yeah I had that problem to, its deff a water pump leaking, or your coolant level sensor is gone.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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let me tell yea.. i was not a happy camper when i found that i need a new water pump... the boyfriend wasnt happy either
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 1:08 PM
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yeah it sucks bolting them on in a cavi because you have absolutly no room
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