question about coolant overflow tank

[shenronzero]

I have already fixed the problem. But, has anyone ever had the sensor on the bottom of the overflow tank go on them. My dad came home from the store with his 87 and his light was on so he checked the fluids and everythin was fine. So I took a spare overflow tank I had and put it on and the problem was solved. I have just never seen/heard of that happening before. Has it ever happened to any of you?

 

[JDMMA70]

theres a sensor in the bottom of the overflow tank so maybe it was faulty

 

[shenronzero]

theres a sensor in the bottom of the overflow tank so maybe it was faulty

lol yeah i already stated that the sensor at the bottom of the tank went bad... i have just never heard of it happening and was wondering if its happen to anyone else

 

[CRE]

Yes, he knows there's a sensor there...

And OP, yes, some people have posted about them going bad. It's a mechanical switch and as such it's going to wear over time. There are ways to replace it with greater longevity inn mind... but it's not really worth it.

 

[Poodles]

Usually it's not the switch but the float that either goes bad or get stuck...