11-30-2006, 08:15 PM
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cluster icon
Hey does anybody know what this is? It lights up every once in a while on my cluster and i didnt get a manual with my car so i cant look it
i tried to post a pic but it wont work. Its a small square with like a red arrow pointing down (i dont know if that helps or not  ) but if anyone know that be sweet thanks |
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11-30-2006, 08:19 PM
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i think its the low coolant light, thats not a good sign, u might have the problem i have and almost every other alero owner lol, check your coolant, if its low fill it, then keep checking every few days to see if its getting lower.
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11-30-2006, 08:19 PM
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sounds like a low coolant light... does it have a waxy line that the arrow is pointing down at?
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11-30-2006, 08:20 PM
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beat me to it... shit
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11-30-2006, 08:22 PM
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alright but why does it usually only go on when im either accelerating or just start the car?
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11-30-2006, 08:25 PM
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I don't know, start by checking the fluid level. Also check the oil for possible contamination. You might also be able to see the lower intake manifold gasket leaking, depends how bad it is. Search under "lower intake manifold gasket" as well.
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11-30-2006, 08:40 PM
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thanks for the advice. Only think is i dont know how to get to the "lower intake manifold gasket"
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11-30-2006, 09:23 PM
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do you have the i4 or v6
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11-30-2006, 10:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by modalero01
thanks for the advice. Only think is i dont know how to get to the "lower intake manifold gasket"
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Pretty easy really.
Take the plenum off. Then your down to the intake. Take it off, the LIMG in that gasket, since its the lower of the two intake gaskets.
If your handy you should be able to replace it in about 4-6 hours.
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12-01-2006, 02:01 AM
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you can register your car at http://www.mygmlink.com/and download a PDF of the owners manual for free among other things to see what your icon means.
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12-01-2006, 04:39 AM
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If it comes on when accel, you might just need some coolant, unless you see a choc. milk look on you're oil dipstick.
Is car parked on a hill, engine up?, could be just a little low
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12-01-2006, 12:38 PM
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Nah i dont live on a hill but ill check my oil and fill it with some coolant see if that helps
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12-01-2006, 05:28 PM
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You aren't going to fill the oil with coolant are you?... lol
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12-04-2006, 09:49 AM
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Also get your water pump checked, I have the LIM problem, but the main source of my coolant leak is the bad water pump
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12-04-2006, 06:47 PM
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alright i think its working better now i havent seen the light on for a while so well see what happens
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