1995 white/GMC with Cummins n14

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  1. 1995white/gmc

    1995white/gmc Bobtail Member

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    I just bought this 95 white/GMC with the Cummins n14 in it. The fluid level indicator doesn't say what is low just simply "fluid level" and blinks and has and oh so annoying buzzer that just never stops. Previous owner said it did with him and he filled the burp tank for radiator and it would quit. Well I have filled it and it will just not quit. Any idea on what to do ?
     
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  3. Duramaxxed

    Duramaxxed Light Load Member

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    Change sensor or if it is a plastic tank it could be a bad tank. Can also re flash ecm and turn off coolant level sensor with new calibration number.
     
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    Duramaxxed Light Load Member

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    Or wiring to sensor.
     
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  5. 1995white/gmc

    1995white/gmc Bobtail Member

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    Where is sensor located and it is a plastic tank how could I know if its bad?
    And thanks for the quick reply
     
  6. baha

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    The upper steel part of rad. crossover hose may have a bleeder to let air out of top, 1993 n14 had them?
     
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  7. 04 LowMax

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    Look on the plastic tank for a plug with usually 2 wires going to it. This sensor is simply a switch which is either turned on or off by presence of coolant, much like a light switch in your house. We don't know if it wants to see a closed position or an open position to think there is coolant so you have to simulate both conditions. First, try unplugging it, then turn key off, and back on. If buzzer gone, then that's the answer to temporarily stop it. If it doesn't, then try the other condition, which is a closed circuit. Unplug it, put a paper clip into the ends of the plug to join the two together and complete the circuit. Key off and back on. If buzzer gone, then there's your temporary solution. I had this sensor go on a Volvo with an N 14. In my case it was looking for the open or unplugged circuit. The only thing I didn't realize was the part about having to shut the engine off and then restart. Just realize that if you do this, the computer will no longer be monitoring coolant level, and you have to do it yourself until you get a new sensor, or a new tank with sensor in it.
     
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  8. JohnP3

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    If the unit was using DCA4 witch I really dislike the sensor can be just dirty remove it and wash it off, wipe it down,
    Just a thought!
     
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  9. 1995white/gmc

    1995white/gmc Bobtail Member

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    Could it cause any potential harm doing it this way?
     
  10. baha

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    Only if you do not ck. the coolant level,and watch the temp and no harm.
     
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  11. 1995white/gmc

    1995white/gmc Bobtail Member

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    OK thanks all for the replies I used the paper clip method for the moment and it worked wonderfully. Another question. Inside the cab I have a white toolbox looking container. Its bolted to floor and has a wire coming out of it. If you take the top off it has liquid looks like water in it. Any idea what this is?
     
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