2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Washer bottle low level

[Roger Dodger]

My washer bottle level reads low on the instrument panel even though it is full. I unplugged the sensor, and the light turns off. So i suspect the sensor. Is there something i can do to the sensor to clean it, ect, and am i on the right track of suspecting the sensor?



Thanks!

 

[WMorgan]

The sensor is a magnetic switch that closes when the liquid level allows the magnet on a float to come close to the switch. Yours may be hung up.



I had a leak around my sensor - they are just pushed in with an O-ring seal. If you pull yours out, you can check the free movement of the float. Or just remove the tank and turn it upside down a few times and look to see if the float is moving. The other thing that may be wrong is the switch is stuck. That could be checked with an ohmmeter once you know the float is operating properly.



Not a hard part to get to, biggest pain I had was removing the washer tank to get to the sensor and pump. Also, if you want to check it by the dash light, it will take a few minutes for the light to come on once the switch is tripped. Probably to avoid annoying the driver with intermittent bells and lights once the fluid level is sloshing around close to the trip point.



Chip

 

[Roger Dodger]

Imagine this... . The sensor was installed upside down. Thanks alot!!

 

[VHolloway]

how do you fix a washer tank leak

 

[Roger Dodger]

is it the tank itself or one of the seals around the pump or sensor???

 

[VHolloway]

I think the seal

 

[WMorgan]

I used something called Stick 'n Seal by Loctite. Smells like Duco Cement, but stays slightly pliable like RTV. I couldn't get things like acrylic caulk to seal up for any length of time. The Stick 'n Seal has been working for over 10 months now. I found it at the local Lowe's.

 

[VHolloway]

how hard is it take that tank off

to fix it

 

[Roger Dodger]

Not difficult. I only needed a long screwdriver to help get the divots in the back of the tank to release from the fan shroud. Then just pull up