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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: cd 2.2 on 20 March 2014, 22:08:53

Title: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: cd 2.2 on 20 March 2014, 22:08:53
As per post, I'm getting a very sporadic washer fluid level warning on the dash (and the check light which is annoying)! This happens intermittently and it doesn't matter how much is in the bottle  ??? Tonight I took the sensor out as I'm lucky to have a F/L mig and as soon as you open the bonnet you can see it. The thing was covered in a green algae  type gunge, so I promptly  cleaned it up well and re fitted the sensor ... Now it's worse than ever  ;D I'm guessing that the sensor is buggered but I thought I would ask for other opinions to confirm my suspicions before just going and getting a new one!

After being told about the no screenwash thing being a very bad idea I immediately went on the search for something suitable. Now I use Prestone All Season Screen Wash  :) This stuff is amazing, it has something in it that repels the rain water on the screen so even when driving in rain that would usually require wipers on speed 1 you can comfortably get away with intermittent! Only down side is that there isn't really a smell to it as such so a bit boring on that front 
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2014, 07:53:50
Easy way to check if sensor or wiring is to unplug, short out the wiring with a paperclip (insulate it though, to stop it touching anything else, and drive around for a day or so. If that cures it, you know its sensor.

9 times out of 10, its the sensor, but I have seen corrosion in those front looms before.
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2014, 07:54:40
Oh, and sensors are reliable enough to use 2nd hand. No idea how much from a dealer (bet its dealer only part).
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: Bigron on 21 March 2014, 07:57:22
Can you help an ignoramus please - where is the sensor?

Ron.
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2014, 08:03:30
Quote from: Bigron on 21 March 2014, 07:57:22
Can you help an ignoramus please - where is the sensor?

Ron.
Facelift or PFL?
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: TheBoy on 21 March 2014, 08:04:56
FL - open bonnet, look down near where washer filler goes into washer bottle, and you can see sensor sticking out backwards.

PFL - Easier to see with bumper off, but it sticks out sideways on the passenger (RHD) side of bottle.
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: Bigron on 21 March 2014, 08:05:17
Facelift - 2.6 V6 petrol saloon, '51 reg.
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: Bigron on 21 March 2014, 08:08:33
Our messages crossed, but thanks a lot - simpler than I imagined!
I will look out for a sensor next time I'm near a breakers, because I occasionally get false alerts, even after I've just filled the screenwash.

Ron.
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: Steve B on 21 March 2014, 08:49:10
Think the new tanks are around £30 from main dealer. :y
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: cd 2.2 on 21 March 2014, 08:52:52
going to bridge it today and see if it stays off ... has to really for the stupid new M.O.T rules  >:( why would it matter if you had a warning lamp on anyway??
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: RobG on 21 March 2014, 12:29:20
Got a few known good wash level sensors here if needed :)
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: RobG on 21 March 2014, 12:43:44
Quote from: Bigron on 21 March 2014, 07:57:22
Can you help an ignoramus please - where is the sensor?

Ron.
Left of centre
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/WASHMOTORS.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/WASHMOTORS.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: cd 2.2 on 21 March 2014, 23:28:23
I was told by my local Vx dealer today this lovely piece of information ... The sensor is not available to purchase on it's own from Vx anymore. If however, you need a switch desperately, They can sell you an entire "tank" which "includes" the sensor .... This item is currently £39 + V.a.t and is widely stocked in the u.k dealerships

This is for a FL like mine not a pre FL
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: RobG on 22 March 2014, 11:26:10
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 21 March 2014, 23:28:23
I was told by my local Vx dealer today this lovely piece of information ... The sensor is not available to purchase on it's own from Vx anymore. If however, you need a switch desperately, They can sell you an entire "tank" which "includes" the sensor .... This item is currently £39 + V.a.t and is widely stocked in the u.k dealerships

This is for a FL like mine not a pre FL
This for the washer reservoir or the expansion tank ???
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: cd 2.2 on 22 March 2014, 13:53:33
for the screen wash tank as pictured above  :y
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: amba on 22 March 2014, 14:14:47
Lot of extra work and cost to buy/replace tank complete, if all that is required is a replacement level sensor.Cheap enough off the bay new

Typical VX....sell you a replacement engine when all that is required is a spark plug..  " but the new engine does come with them fitted, sir " ;D
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: Andy B on 22 March 2014, 14:21:19
Quote from: cd 2.2 on 22 March 2014, 13:53:33
for the screen wash tank as pictured above  :y

A very quick look on eBay shows these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xvauxhall+washer+level+sensor&_nkw=vauxhall+washer+level+sensor&_sacat=0&_from=R40) The first look something like what you need.  :y
Title: Re: Washer fluid level warning!
Post by: cd 2.2 on 22 March 2014, 15:36:11
Thnx for that  :y