Low Washer fluid indicator comes on
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3rd Gear
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Low Washer fluid indicator comes on
Hello, 1st timer. Just bought a 1999. 50,000 miles. well maintained car. After minute or 2, the low washer fluid indicator comes on. Replaced the indicator switch that sticks out of the tank, filled it up,,,,same problem. Checked continuity on switch...OK. Any suggestions on where to go from here? Thanks.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Memphis Tennessee
This happened to me as well, and after trying EVERYTHING I could think of I spent most of a Ben Franklin and bought the switch. This solved mine, but here is what I learned along the way.
Are you certain that the old switch was bad, and even more importantly, is the new switch good?
Second, orientation is critical here. I found that the switch worked the opposite of what I first thought. Now looking at it, it does make sense. When properly installed. the switch will be horizontal when the reservoir is at the correct level. Think of it as this; point your finger to the right, horizontal to the ground. Then point from the nickle downward. This is the LOW position (or closed circuit).
Let us know when you get it fixed.
Are you certain that the old switch was bad, and even more importantly, is the new switch good?
Second, orientation is critical here. I found that the switch worked the opposite of what I first thought. Now looking at it, it does make sense. When properly installed. the switch will be horizontal when the reservoir is at the correct level. Think of it as this; point your finger to the right, horizontal to the ground. Then point from the nickle downward. This is the LOW position (or closed circuit).
Let us know when you get it fixed.
