'88 5kcstq autocheck computer coolant warning

[auditude at cox.net]

Hi list,

I'm gonna check some stuff out.  No need to answer yet.  Thanks for the reply so far!

Ken
 
> From: <auditude at cox.net>
> Date: 2004/01/14 Wed PM 03:05:28 EST
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: '88 5kcstq autocheck computer coolant warning
> 
> Hi list,
> 
> It's been a while since I've had to post a 5kcstq question, but I'm there again.
> 
> My '88 5kcstq gives the flashing warning about coolant, but it's not overheated and it's not low.  I unplugged the expansion tank sensor, and the warning continues.  Does that mean it is the overheat signal from the MFTS?  
> 
> Does the low coolant sensor default to a warning or no warning when it is unplugged?  I'm thinking no warning, because it took a bit before the light came on a few times.
> 
> I've got that issue and a leaking rack that are keeping the autocheck computer from staying quiet.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ken
> '91 200q20v
> '88 5kcstq
> '86 Coupe GT
> '85 4kstq project
> <missing non-Audi car!>
> '87 5kt parts
> '86 5ktq parts
>