Mitsubishi Repair: Warning light, negative battery cable, dashboard light


Question
I have a 1993 Eagle Talon DL 1.8 in it.My question is about the warning lights do you know what the light under the tach clear on the right the square one that looks like a box with vertical lines in it is?

Answer
James,
I get more questions about that dashboard light than any other.  It's an image that is suppose to represent your radiator.  It comes one when it senses that the amount of coolant in your coolant overflow bottle is low.  The bottle is located on the passenger side, in front of your air filter canister.  Check the level and fill it with a 50/50 mixture of water and anti-freeze to the max fill mark.  

Filling that up should turn off that light.  If it doesn't, disconnect the negative battery cable for about minute and reattach it.  Start your car see if the light goes out.  If it still does not go out, the sensor on the bottom of the bottle may be malfunctioning and may need to be replaced.

Keep an eye out for leaks once you re-fill the bottle.  It's possible you could be leaking fluid from a hose, water pump, or head gasket.  This may also be a good time for a coolant flush if you haven't performed one in more than 2-3 years.
Good luck!