finally. Had this problem for months! Awesome trick! I just covered it with electrical tape afterwards and left it unplugged. Thanks again!
@TheBluehornz01
8 жыл бұрын
Just did this in my '03 Ion sedan. It totally worked. Thanks! Great video!
@tgmac8288
8 жыл бұрын
+TheBluehornz01 Glad to know it works for you. Don't forget to check the coolant level regularly.
@TheBluehornz01
8 жыл бұрын
I won't. Heck, I'm used to cars that don't even have the option of a "Coolant" warning. So glad this annoying warning is gone. I have been driving with it for the last 40K or so miles.
@MarcusDET
7 жыл бұрын
Works perfect. Thanks. Nothing wrong with checking your own coolant once a week or so.
@tgmac8288
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback!
@brimo5802
5 жыл бұрын
What if your water pump goes out? Just the Temp gauge ?
@tgmac8288
5 жыл бұрын
Check this out: ttps://www.google.ca/search?source=hp&ei=dD60XNn0HqS90PEP2p-Z4Ag&q=what+indication+for+water+pump+going+out&btnK=Google+Search&oq=what+indication+for+water+pump+going+out&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i22i29i30.2044.21859..23745...1.0..0.120.3905.24j18......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0i131j0j0i10j0i22i30.nZvvakehYds
@krugerMarcos1
3 жыл бұрын
Bri Mo I had coolant leaks problems and the low coolant msg never came on warn me in the first place. So if you water pump goes out then you’ll notice right away on your temp gauge. Honestly my water pump didn’t even go and it didn’t take long for the temp to rise. The msg wouldn’t help you anyways
@davidweum
3 жыл бұрын
I jumped the plug in. Replaced front censor. Replugged in the plug in. Still coolant light. Flushed and replaced coolant this summer. Must be back sensor above tail pipe near muffler is somewhere near catalytic converter. I'll find it. Now my oil light just came on. Nothing wrong with it. I do my own oil its perfect. I have a scanner, but I havent used it yet. My experience is those warning lights don't mean all that much. I got my car for free and rebuilt it so it runs perfectly. I'm not spending money other than on the rear sensor, if that, in the spring. David Alberta Canada
@tgmac8288
3 жыл бұрын
Old car may need to reset the car's computer for erratic errors and things. Did you try that?
@davidweum
3 жыл бұрын
@@tgmac8288 I'll do all that in the spring. I have the tool/scanner whatever its called to do that. Nothing is wrong with my coolant upstream sensor nor oil. I do all my own work. Thanks. David Alberta
@krugerMarcos1
3 жыл бұрын
F this coolant tank and it's prehistoric design and annoying installation. I've seen some coolants removed in seconds. this one took 2 people (on a mechanic) and a lot sweat to take this off. Not to mention I'd have to recollect all the drained coolant(if it all even makes it into the tank) or buy new coolant. So really if the floating sensor is messed up, a new tank is 60 bucks in rock auto, plus 25 bucks of dexcool coolant. no thanks. Mind you, I had an incident where my engine was over heating and I was loosing coolant dramatically within 2 days, it was all leaked. No low coolant message on my dash. I had to refill with coolant again just to make it to the mechanic, completely leaked within hours, no "low coolant" msg popped up. Eventually after it was all fixed I stupidly decided to clean reservoir. Upon installing it again, boom low coolant msg that would not go away. It didn't even do what it was supposed to do so why bother. Good fix thanks you the man!
@PaulWolfe1
Жыл бұрын
So after trying numerous things, I had to replace the reservoir. As one video explains, the float gets corroded over time and stops floating, so it stays sunk at the bottom, and the magnet triggers the sensor. Replacing the reservoir was the only thing that worked here.
@DouganDruid
6 жыл бұрын
My 2007 Ion is experiencing the same coolant error code when there is plenty of coolant in the tank. Talked to a mechanic. Was told that the sensor connects to a bobber in the tank and the bobber can get stuck. Could try cleaning the reservoir as another fix without bypassing the actual sensor.
@alexrowell5003
5 жыл бұрын
DraevanDruid bobber cracks from heating and cooling filling itself with coolant no air no float
@davidweum
4 жыл бұрын
I clean out coolant tank, but still had the coolant tank problem. I just ensure the coolant tank it full. It is the "bobbler" or more technically, "the float" inside the tank. It doesn't affect anything. My car has a coolant light on ( I did jump it, but just hooked it up again. I just live with it). I bought an Engine Temperature Sensor. I plan to put in in the spring. I don't know if it will change anything. The auto parts guy was good enough to put it on a scanner and told me my engine runs cool. Hope this fixes it. But, all that being said my car runs perfectly. All these sensors are BS and I don't worry about them anymore. Cheers David Alberta
@SPRCREYNOSA
6 жыл бұрын
Esto me funcionó en un saturn ion 2006!!! Gracias!
@ronaldohc6915
5 жыл бұрын
Ami tambien 😁
@dsesa5540
4 жыл бұрын
Ayuda una pregunta al bloquearle el sensor ..se le quita lo que marca coolant pero si segura marcando bien la temperatura del auto??
@marcusburnett8445
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for this video...
@tgmac8288
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback! If you performed this method, don't forget to check the fluid level occasionally or when doing a oil change .
@evoboi314
7 жыл бұрын
this is not a fix... its a rig or bypass. only good if you're tired of the pesty light on your dash. shouldn't be used if you're trying to sell the car
@tgmac8288
7 жыл бұрын
About repair techniques, there are two types of fix. One is temporary fix and the other is permanent fix. Bypass is also a repair technique. This video is help one who want to recover the functions of the panel indicators quickly. Otherwise, there will be no fuel level or mileage indications with the defective coolant sensor. The car will have the risk of running out of gas anytime! About sales, full disclosure is essential for any honest car sales. Take a look to my message to Vaughn ONeal 2 months ago. Thanks for your comment!
@kriswingert1662
4 жыл бұрын
This is a seldom used feature for any car. I own many and never had this till we owned a 2006 ION. This is a feature for people who do not take care of their cars. GM just makes cars that last outside the 60k mile mark. Junk.
@RapIsDeadly
3 жыл бұрын
@@kriswingert1662 I have a 2005 Saturn...which has been the best car I've ever owned...most reliable and least costly car I've ever owned. Saturns were great.
@davidkoloc1313
2 жыл бұрын
@@RapIsDeadly I’m with you. I have a 2005 Vue (2.2 liter w/manual five speed) and it’s not only the most reliable car I’ve owned, it’s the most economical also. I bought it with 120,000 miles on it for 400 bucks from a minister who just wanted to get rid of it. I immediately replaced the timing chain, water pump, clutch and throw out bearing. Admittedly, I’m an oil change nut but the car now has almost 300,000 miles on it and still runs like a sewing machine. Not winning any races in it but I can drive from Minneapolis to Omaha on one tank of gas and have enough left in it to look around for someplace to eat before needing a gas station.
@fireboxguy8180
9 жыл бұрын
Going to give it a try
@tgmac8288
9 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Sigmon Did you try?
@fireboxguy8180
9 жыл бұрын
Yes it workef
@tgmac8288
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Sigmon Glad to know it works for you. Don't forget to check the coolant level regularly.
@thoedessay89
7 жыл бұрын
tgmac8288 what kind of coolant does the ion use I have an 04 and this is happening to me as well I'm going to try it also
@fireboxguy8180
7 жыл бұрын
just try it
@montyshelby
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@fatimetamla1038
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks that trick works!!!
@tgmac8288
9 жыл бұрын
FATIME TAMLA In old days, no vehicle had coolant level sensor indicator. Visual checking was required. Don't forget to check the coolant level regularly. My dad used to check it minimum at every oil change. Glad to know it works for you.
@altondr
7 жыл бұрын
when you put that wire to the sensor, did you unplug the battery first?
@tgmac8288
5 жыл бұрын
You don't need to unplug the battery. Sensor only turned on when engine started.
@pecopu
8 жыл бұрын
is the sensor taped with the jumper cable still in there?
@tgmac8288
8 жыл бұрын
Once the connector to the sensor was jumpered, just tape the connector with electrical tape. That was it.
@pecopu
8 жыл бұрын
+tgmac8288 yrah but do you tape it with the jumping cable inside or remove it and then tape it
@brimo5802
5 жыл бұрын
@@tgmac8288 you didn't answer the question???????
@tgmac8288
5 жыл бұрын
Once (1) the connector to the sensor "was jumpered", just (2)tape the connector with electrical tape. The answer was clear.
@bill7774
8 жыл бұрын
Why not replace the sensor? That's what tyne real problem is.
@tgmac8288
8 жыл бұрын
Do you have the same vehicle with the same problem?
@bill7774
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah it seems pretty common. If you are shorting out the wiring like you showed it would almost have to be the sensor. Its like a switch. When you close the connection the light turns off.
@tgmac8288
8 жыл бұрын
With this sensor problem, it will block the display of the fuel gauge and the mileage data info etc. This quick fix will help to keep monitoring the info before the sensor replacement. On the other hand, a couple of models are not easy to remove the coolant tank for sensor replacement, and, one might have to pay a good dollars for the service. This DIY will give an option to the car owner to monitor the coolant manually.
@billygraves8502
8 жыл бұрын
+tgmac8288 yeah that's true. U could also hit the button on the display and it will go away until u start the car again.
@4144758
6 жыл бұрын
The issue is that you can't replace just the sensor you have to replace the entire Reservoir so it's kind of spendy considering the age of the vehicle.
@kennethbarrett2196
6 жыл бұрын
Great tip but now my check engine light came on....any ideas?
@tgmac8288
6 жыл бұрын
Check this out: kzitem.info?search_query=engine+light+on
@billveder1071
4 жыл бұрын
Idiot!
@eddiel.mckenzieiii7995
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mysteryandmeaning297
3 ай бұрын
So the coolant light on doesnt mean your overheating, it just means you need add coolant?????
@tgmac8288
3 ай бұрын
If you add the coolant, the light should go away. Then ii is fine. If the coolant light still on after adding coolant. It means the coolant senor in the coolant tank is bad. The coolant light sensor is to tell whether there is coolant in the tank or not. The temperature gauge is to tell whether your car is overheating or not. If the temperature gauge is too high, that is the indication of overheating.
@brimo5802
5 жыл бұрын
What if this is a random occurrence? I just push in the button to re display te odometer.
@tgmac8288
5 жыл бұрын
Did you perform as this video shown to see this random occurrence vanishes or not? I would suggest to do that if this is a random occurrence problem. This can help to narrow down the problem.
@alipp7567
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you help me
@voneal627
7 жыл бұрын
ROFL ghetto rig. Not cool if you're looking to sell the car though.
@tgmac8288
7 жыл бұрын
Full disclosure is essential for any honest car sales. This is up to your potential buyer's to accept the condition or not. As my first message a year ago to FATIME TAMLA - In old days, no vehicle had coolant level sensor indicator. Visual checking was required. Don't forget to check the coolant level regularly. My dad used to check it minimum at every oil change.
@turdfurg47
6 жыл бұрын
tgmac8288 what does that have to do with cars today? Some states are strict on inspections, cars 1995 and older can pass inspection with a check engine light because they weren't required until 1996 that doesn't mean my 04 ion Will pass with a check engine light so I fail to see your logic
@tgmac8288
5 жыл бұрын
Don't mess this light up with "Engine Check" light. On the other hand, "coolant light" on won't fail any states inspections. My logic is reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
@kriswingert1662
4 жыл бұрын
This is not an inspection item nor a big deal in any way as it is not a common sensor to even have in a car. GM comes up with some really lame ideas them abandons them. No one would ever know or care this was bypassed. If you are checking your fluids twice a month, and in the case of coolent minding your gauge, this is a non-issue.
@alansosa2213
6 жыл бұрын
will it pass the smog test
@tgmac8288
6 жыл бұрын
Smog Check inspections are designed to identify vehicles with excess emissions so they can be properly repaired. This in cooling system is separate from emission system. Won't cause to fail the smog test!
@alansosa2213
6 жыл бұрын
tgmac8288 thank you
@kennynvake4hve584
4 жыл бұрын
I did this pulled it off ....then jumped it..and neither one made the light go off..
@tgmac8288
4 жыл бұрын
Make sure that you had jumpered it properly and check the connector was not dirty, oxidized or rusty. If this still doesn't help, the following could be problem: When Coolant light indicator error on, (1) the Error Decoder will receive "no signal" from the defective coolant sensor. Jumpered coolant sensor can give a signal to the Error Decoder and the coolant light should be turned "off". (2) If check there is a "open wire" between the coolant sensor and Error Decoder, it also gives Coolant light indicator error "on". (3) The last chance is A faulty Error Decoder could be the problem - Sometimes the Error Decoder could be resetted by take off both positive and negative battery cables (make sure off the battery) and ground them together. Hope this could help!
@kennynvake4hve584
4 жыл бұрын
@@tgmac8288 thank you very much...I will try removing the cables off the battery...again thanks
@billveder1071
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a bone head move and to all the people who watched this video and actually did this to your car again a bone head decision. All you have to do is clean out the reservoir tank which cleans the internal float switch. How easy can it get to to something right that costs nothing but nope! You decided to jump it out just so you can't see the coolant light. Now you have no working coolant sensor/light in the event the coolant actually gets low. Your favorite song must be "If I only had a brain"
@tgmac8288
4 жыл бұрын
Do you really own a Saturn Ion3 2003-2007?
@billveder1071
4 жыл бұрын
@@tgmac8288 Sure I do and I removed the reservoir washed it out with purple power which freed up the float and wallah it works like new.
@tgmac8288
4 жыл бұрын
@@billveder1071 What year model?
@billveder1071
4 жыл бұрын
@@tgmac8288 Saturn Ion 2004 2.2
@tgmac8288
4 жыл бұрын
Yeh! Since you are that smart, how can anyone can believe you brought a Saturn that was discontinued. Sounds like that you don't know it's a hell of job of removing the reservoir from the poor design of Saturn. If you do have a Saturn Ion 2004 2.2, make a video to back up what you said. Everyone with this problem will thanks you for that. Smart talk doesn't win the world.
@joekrause8711
6 жыл бұрын
Annoying music is too loud or his voice is too soft. Very distracting. If the music was lowered to half it's current volume, then the video would be much better. None the less, I did appreciate the quick fix.
@tgmac8288
5 жыл бұрын
Once this video was downloaded to uTube,, the music cannot be removed or be separated. But, I had compliments about this music . Thanks to your comment.!
@briane3050
4 жыл бұрын
And then what happens when you have a small leak occur somewhere in the cooant system, be it at a hose connection or the seam of the tank, and your coolant leaks out. Normally the sensor would trigger the light on your dash and you could pull over before causing damage to your engine. Possibly ruining it completely. I think it's a much better solution to replace the entire tank with sensor for around $40. As opposed to blowing the engine and needing to replace that. And your providing this information to people who may not be aware of the possible ramifications. So I say shame on you...
@krugerMarcos1
3 жыл бұрын
@@briane3050 Nah F this coolant tank and it's prehistoric design and annoying installation. I've seen some coolants removed in seconds. this one took 2 people (on a mechanic) and a lot sweat to take this off. Not to mention I'd have to recollect all the drained coolant(if it all even makes it into the tank) or buy new coolant. So really the floating sensor is messed up, a new tank is 60 bucks in rock auto, plus 25 bucks of dexcool coolant. no thanks. Mind you, I had an incident where my engine was over heating and I was loosing coolant dramatically within 2 days, it was all leaked. No low coolant message on my dash. I had to refill with coolant again just to make it to the mechanic, completely leaked, no "low coolant" msg popped up. Eventually after it was all fixed I stupidly decided to clean reservoir. Upon installing it again, boom low coolant msg. It didn't even do what it was supposed to do so why bother.
@briane3050
3 жыл бұрын
@@krugerMarcos1 Are you sure we are talking about the same tank? This tank is a breeze to take out, less than 5 minutes. No need to take it to a mechanic, it doesnt require any specialty tools. Just a socket and a pair of plyers if I remember correctly. And I'm guessing you didnt spend the $60 for a new tank and $25 for new coolant. (Both sound higher than the prices I recall) but a new tank with the sensor would have solved your problem. The coolant light message would have gone out and most likely if you had a coolant issue leak etc...the warning light would come on and you could address the issue before blowing a head gasket or completely destroying the engine. Most people could have the old tank out and the new one installed in 20 minutes. But instead of doing it the correct way...you chose to jumper the connector so the light wouldnt stay on. Then later you decided to do (according to you) the laborous task of pulling the tank and then the additional labor of cleaning the old tank. Which doesnt always work. Plus I'm assuming you had to buy more dexcool since you said you would have done that if you installed a new tank. And after all that work you still had an old tank, with a bad sensor that wouldnt alert you to a coolant problem. Hello... Spend the $40 or $60 bucks...save yourself all that extra labor which turns out was a waste anyway...and put in a new tank that will last you a few years and could very possibly save you from blowing your engine. Makes more sense, dont you think?
@krugerMarcos1
3 жыл бұрын
Brian E okay let me explain a bit more chronologically what happened. So before I had the the coolant leak issue I had never touched the tank or the sensor. One I day I was driving and my temp gauge went up And overheating on red. Took it to the mechanic he checked the pressure and said it’s fine most likely you need a new radiator cap. Got the new cap in minutes. The temp gauge fluctuated the entire day. I started leaking coolant that same day. The low coolant msg never came on. Mind you I had lost a significant amount by that night and still no msg. By the morning it had drained completely. No message. Bought coolant. To refill to get to the mechanic. By the time I got to the mechanic, the coolant leaked again, no message. They “fixed it” drove off, leaked coolant again. No “low coolant” message. Went back to the mechanic. They finally did fix it and from there no coolant leaks. During my whole situation the msg never came on. Essentially the mechanic ripped me off but they did technically fix the issue just didn’t do what they promised. So My parents called in a family friend who is a mechanic and we checked out everything. He said the coolant tank was very dirty and said we if wanted to clean it was optional. So we did. Taking it out was a piece of shit and so was putting it back in. This is where the coolant was drained again, bought new coolant, and reinstalled with the cleaned out tank. This is where the low coolant message finally came on and never went away even after filling up above the cold fill line and airing it out. The msgs stayed on for days and jumped it because the jumper actually gets rid of the annoying low coolant msg that blocks the odometer and trip miles. What had happened was mostly likely we messed up the sensor while cleaning it. Maybe getting it stuck or stripping some of it and unbalancing it. I had no idea it had a little floating device mechanism honestly. So that 25 bucks for the coolant when I cleaned it. The original tank the cheapest everywhere is 60 on rock auto, there is the doorman brand or cheaper brands for like 30-40 bucks but they are notorious for the floater to also not work and register the low coolant message. And then I’d spend another 25 on coolant if I don’t catch enough of it draining it. I’ve spent enough on this car now another 75 bucks and im like it has 122k miles on it now that I’m not sure if I’ll keep it more than a year or two left which then I’m sure I’ll scrap it cause no ones gonna want a 140+ miles 2006 Saturn ion lol. But you see what I’m trying to tell you is that the sensor never helped me out to begin with. Why invest in another tank. What I do every other day is take a look at the tank to see if I’m filled up when the car is cold. Jumping the sensor isn’t gonna mess up anything.
@adelphus515
3 жыл бұрын
Just replace the coolant tank... They're 30$ online (rockauto.com) and literally takes 10 minutes to replace...
@adelphus515
3 жыл бұрын
It's not... Other issues will light other messages and set error codes... the "COOLANT" message is always for a "low coolant level" indicator... Meaning the coolant in the expansion tank is below the level or the floating magnet in the tank is acting up... A blown fuse or coolant temp sensor will light the "service vehicle" message and set a code, that acts as a standard "check engine" light since it's a more serious issue... The coolant level sensor can't "blow" since it's just that, a floating magnet on a plastic rod... Problem is, over time, this fucker starts to get corroded and not float as good or not at all and sink below the full level, cutting contact with the metal pin in the plastic rod and triggering the "coolant" light... I've had the same issue on my 05... You can short the connector or replace the expansion tank, it's that simple of a fix...
@haroldmanion3068
2 жыл бұрын
BS - not a fix but a rig
@tgmac8288
2 жыл бұрын
This is not BS - you are not a commentor but a trouble maker.
@pattywoodford4501
4 жыл бұрын
Please turn down the music. Too hard to hear you!
@tgmac8288
4 жыл бұрын
You must have a very nice and expensive earphone which plays great with music. Once video was downloaded, the recorded volume is no more adjustable :)
@stanleyhamer5031
3 жыл бұрын
Music dont need to be on while you are talking, cant understand anything
@tgmac8288
3 жыл бұрын
Most likely you have an excellent earphone to jump out music instead. Once this video was downloaded to uTube,, the music cannot be removed or be separated. But, I had compliments about this music . Thanks to your comment.!
@maviscleven8875
2 жыл бұрын
Annoying, too loud music. Didn't get anything useful from this video.
@tgmac8288
2 жыл бұрын
For Gods sake! Would suggest you to go to see doctor for your fingers problem which were unable to turn down the music volume properly. Your taste bud was terrible in music and could not listen to good music. This music was provided by Utube and had lots of compliments since 2014. Your conduct of behaviour is unaccepatable in public which proves your intellectual level is way below average to retard stage. May God bless you!
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