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Expert: Sean Halliday - 3/30/2008


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We got this car used without a owners manual.  Is there a simple fix for this?  It drains the battery every time you shut it off.

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There is a sensor for this.It will work from the coolant temp so when the engine cools it should shut off.It will be on the radiator so if you change it,you should be ok.There will be only one sensor on the radiator so its on the lower left side i believe.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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