Low Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Light Won't Turn Off
Well just like the title says, that little yellow warning light on the dashboard won't shut off (even after I've topped up the windshield washer fluid).
Is there a DIY fix for this (aside from ignoring the light!) :wish: or am I going to have to pay someone $75 at a dealership to spend 2 minutes and do it for me? :annoyed: Thanks folks. James |
we have one of those???
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I have never seen this warning light.
I think you're mistaking the light for something else. What does the warning light look like? |
Originally Posted by belljam
(Post 11977986)
Well just like the title says, that little yellow warning light on the dashboard won't shut off (even after I've topped up the windshield washer fluid).
Is there a DIY fix for this (aside from ignoring the light!) :wish: or am I going to have to pay someone $75 at a dealership to spend 2 minutes and do it for me? :annoyed: Thanks folks. James My 04 civic did that. Get to the windshield washer reservoir, disconnect one of the plugs, dont remember which one is it . Just play around with the plugs. It is going to be an amercan ACURA with, a day time running lights, after you are done. American cars did not come with it(fill level sensor). At least my acura which is american dont have it. It is a $75 part+an hour labour=$200 ish at the dealer. |
Originally Posted by hANDYcaptd
(Post 11978039)
I have never seen this warning light.
I think you're mistaking the light for something else. What does the warning light look like? |
Originally Posted by MOBB
(Post 11978175)
ALL 99-03 CANADIAN Models have this feature. If you are running low on windshield washer fluid the warning light comes on. Pretty cool feature.
What don't the :canada: models get?? :tomato: |
Originally Posted by assclown
(Post 11978029)
we have one of those???
Originally Posted by hANDYcaptd
(Post 11978039)
I think you're mistaking the light for something else. What does the warning light look like?
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Originally Posted by spiro
(Post 11978087)
Is this a canadian car?
My 04 civic did that. Get to the windshield washer reservoir, disconnect one of the plugs, dont remember which one is it . Just play around with the plugs. It is going to be an amercan ACURA with, a day time running lights, after you are done. American cars did not come with it(fill level sensor). At least my acura which is american dont have it. It is a $75 part+an hour labour=$200 ish at the dealer. I hope if I play around with the plugs as you suggest that things will work out - otherwise I sure as he!! am not going to pay $200 to fix it (electrical tape cut out at the right size should do the trick! :whyme:)
Originally Posted by MOBB
(Post 11978175)
ALL 99-03 CANADIAN Models have this feature. If you are running low on windshield washer fluid the warning light comes on. Pretty cool feature.
Originally Posted by hANDYcaptd
(Post 11978202)
So let me get this straight... Canadian models get the Aspec package, DRL, AND a washer fluid warning light?...I never knew that last one.
What don't the :canada: models get?? :tomato: Thanks everyone for your help! Much appreciated. |
Yes, its a Canadian only feature. Apparently honda thinks they need to know its lown more than the americans.
As for the problem its most likely just the sensor. Remove the clips that hold the fender liner on by the bumper and you should be able t gain access to the washer fluid tank. If not the bumper will have to come off. It is a VERY easy jon and takes all of 5-10 min to remove. There is a DIY on how to remove it. Just pick up the new sensor and swap it in. |
Originally Posted by hANDYcaptd
(Post 11978202)
So let me get this straight... Canadian models get the Aspec package, DRL, AND a washer fluid warning light?...I never knew that last one.
What don't the :canada: models get?? :tomato: NAVI :tomato::tomato::tomato::tomato::tomato::tomato::t omato: |
as said more then likely the sensor itself, since it is a moving part (i think), so most likely the cause of it
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
(Post 11978361)
Yes, its a Canadian only feature. Apparently honda thinks they need to know its lown more than the americans.
As for the problem its most likely just the sensor. Remove the clips that hold the fender liner on by the bumper and you should be able t gain access to the washer fluid tank. If not the bumper will have to come off. It is a VERY easy jon and takes all of 5-10 min to remove. There is a DIY on how to remove it. Just pick up the new sensor and swap it in. also as far as canada getting it....., it is kinda like DRL's. mandated by the government, so they have to deal with those shitty winters, and use the washer fluid alot more often (personally i would love to have it, buit it would never come on for me though lol, cause i am not a heavy user of washer fluid, it lasts a whole oil change for me :shrug: ) then also if you look at the capactity of the reservoir (iirc it is in the owner's manual even), they got a bigger one then the US cars, so they can go longer without refills
Originally Posted by MOBB
(Post 11984468)
NAVI :tomato::tomato::tomato::tomato::tomato::tomato::t omato:
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I have an '03 3.2 CL Type S. I've owned it since '07. I've let my washer fluid run low to the point the sensor came on twice. Once in '07 and again the other day. Both times the sensor stayed on after filling up the reservoir. Last time the dealer fixed it. This time I will have to fix it myself, hope I can figure it out. Pretty annoying.
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Windshield washer low fluid sensor......
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
(Post 11978361)
Yes, its a Canadian only feature.
Apparently honda thinks they need to know its lown more than the americans. As for the problem its most likely just the sensor. Remove the clips that hold the fender liner on by the bumper and you should be able t gain access to the washer fluid tank. If not the bumper will have to come off. It is a VERY easy jon and takes all of 5-10 min to remove. There is a DIY on how to remove it. Just pick up the new sensor and swap it in. Welcome Michael1981 !!! Check the reservoir's sensor and connections as Fsttyms1 previously recommended or just disable it to be like all of the stateside TL's. :2cents: Don't forget that the site has a "CL" forum to help ya out. |
semi related question for anyone with washer sprayer experience:
My 01 USA car broke the hose connection to sprayer on hood Its covered by the hoods interior panel, so far I retrieved a small--very small spring from the sprayer side, the hose part is lost behind the cover Is it best to just cut the cover back an inch at the site and pop in a new sprayer? 3.2 or Mr Handy Diagram got a part number for me?- in LGM as color please lol THANKS !! |
Hey, just go to the local salvage yard and find another Acura or Honda product of the same years as your TL. That stuff is all common and ya can even fit it in your pocket at the yard.
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
(Post 15271481)
semi related question for anyone with washer sprayer experience:
My 01 USA car broke the hose connection to sprayer on hood Its covered by the hoods interior panel, so far I retrieved a small--very small spring from the sprayer side, the hose part is lost behind the cover Is it best to just cut the cover back an inch at the site and pop in a new sprayer? 3.2 or Mr Handy Diagram got a part number for me?- in LGM as color please lol THANKS !! Just pop the clips that hold the cover on. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...a37b8878a6.png |
you're taking all the fun out of owning a dremel
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