Engine Coolant Temperature

[djino]

Hi everyone,

I dont know much about cars so I'm not sure if the issue I have is serious or not. I purchased my 2007 Yaris at the end of May (a month and a half ago). Just last week wednesday for the first time when I started my car, a green light came on. I looked up the symbol in the manual which referred to the Engine Coolant Temperature. The light went away after about 5 minutes of the engine running.

This has continued to happened each and every time I start my car. The light comes on, and then goes away after 5 minutes.

I contacted my local toyota service department, and they say this is normal. But if it is, I dont understand why this has only began last week after having the car a month and a half.

I had a friend check the coolant level, and its full and normal. He suspects it could be a bad Sensor.

What do you all think?

djino
"Dont know much about cars..yup"