LOW WASHER FLUID DIC Message
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LOW WASHER FLUID DIC Message
I get "Low Washer Fluid" message on the DIC about 1 minute after I start the car. I have checked the connections and fluid level and they all look fine.
Has anyone had a similar problem or any suggestions? TIA!
Has anyone had a similar problem or any suggestions? TIA!
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I had a similar problem, the sensor is an float arm that should easily pivot with the fluid level, the problem is the pivot point was too tight and the arm did not move freely. I took the sensor out, removed the pin and filed the arm a little then put it all back together, now it works fine. The entire job is about 15 minutes long, pretty easy for a DIY'er.
Last edited by Miaugi; Jul 21, 2004 at 07:05 AM.
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Originally Posted by Miaugi
I had a similar problem, the sensor is an float arm that should easily pivot with the fluid level, the problem is the pivot point wass too tight and the arm did not move freely. I took the sensor out, removed the pin and files the arm a little then put it all back together, now it works fine. The entire job is about 15 minutes long, pretty easy for a DIY'er.
Yes I know what you're talking about. I checked the float arm and it seems to move freely.
Perhaps I put the sensor back in wrong. Should it be in the tank so that the float arm is down? Should it be in at a certain angle/degree?
Last edited by Doughan; Jul 20, 2004 at 11:05 PM.
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Originally Posted by 98silverC5
I had the same problem when I installed the sensor the wrong way. I'm not sure which way the float goes but I can tell you the clip on the electrical connector needs to be on the bottom. 
That may be the problem. I have the connector clip facing up! Thanks for the reply.
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Originally Posted by Doughan
That may be the problem. I have the connector clip facing up! Thanks for the reply.
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I am glad this got posted....mine is going off to and it's driving me 
I have not had the time to get in and check the sensor so I am going to check this weekend based on the info here and see what's up 
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That was the problem! I turned the sensor upside down so the clip is on the bottom. Drove her all the way to work today with no problems! Thanks for help as always!