Low Washer Fluid Lights
Purple_Haze
10-23-2005, 12:29 PM
I remember that somebody said that if you switch your gauge cluster from a Hummer or Escalade, you will get that annoying Low Washer Fluid Light on the Message Center because our trucks don't have that sensor.
Mine does exactly that. It comes up once in a while-the washer container is full. But my gauge cluster is stock. At least that's what i have thought, i bought the truck 4 months ago.
Mine does exactly that. It comes up once in a while-the washer container is full. But my gauge cluster is stock. At least that's what i have thought, i bought the truck 4 months ago.
LongIslander26
10-23-2005, 04:02 PM
I remember that somebody said that if you switch your gauge cluster from a Hummer or Escalade, you will get that annoying Low Washer Fluid Light on the Message Center because our trucks don't have that sensor.
Mine does exactly that. It comes up once in a while-the washer container is full. But my gauge cluster is stock. At least that's what i have thought, i bought the truck 4 months ago.
If your guage cluster is stock (As in "Came with the truck from the factory"), and it's telling you the fluid is low, then it sounds to me like you have that sensor. If the truck is only 4 months old, take it to the dealer and have it looked at under your warranty.(Bad sensor, loose wiring, etc) If it IS an aftermarket cluster, and you don't have the washer fluid sensor, then pull the cluster and remove the bulb. If it's the "Message center" I'm thinking of, you may want to ask at the dealer if they can turn that function off with then Tech 2 scanner. Sometimes new clusters have to be programmed to work right with the PCM and the body control module.
Mine does exactly that. It comes up once in a while-the washer container is full. But my gauge cluster is stock. At least that's what i have thought, i bought the truck 4 months ago.
If your guage cluster is stock (As in "Came with the truck from the factory"), and it's telling you the fluid is low, then it sounds to me like you have that sensor. If the truck is only 4 months old, take it to the dealer and have it looked at under your warranty.(Bad sensor, loose wiring, etc) If it IS an aftermarket cluster, and you don't have the washer fluid sensor, then pull the cluster and remove the bulb. If it's the "Message center" I'm thinking of, you may want to ask at the dealer if they can turn that function off with then Tech 2 scanner. Sometimes new clusters have to be programmed to work right with the PCM and the body control module.
Purple_Haze
10-23-2005, 09:45 PM
Sorry i think i did not make my self clear, and did not post enough info, the truck is a 2000, that light did not came on before, i can not disconnect it, its a message center LCD. WTF is going on;)?
LongIslander26
10-23-2005, 11:05 PM
Sorry i think i did not make my self clear, and did not post enough info, the truck is a 2000, that light did not came on before, i can not disconnect it, its a message center LCD. WTF is going on;)?
Sometimes new clusters have to be programmed to work right with the PCM and the body control module. But seeing as how it is an intermittent problem even when the washer is full, I would suspect loose wiring, or the level sensor is on its way out. Try a wire wiggle test with the truck running and someone in it to watch the dash. Or, you can remove the washer reservoir, empty it out, and rinse it out real good with clean water an reinstall it, in case the sensor is gooped up.
Sometimes new clusters have to be programmed to work right with the PCM and the body control module. But seeing as how it is an intermittent problem even when the washer is full, I would suspect loose wiring, or the level sensor is on its way out. Try a wire wiggle test with the truck running and someone in it to watch the dash. Or, you can remove the washer reservoir, empty it out, and rinse it out real good with clean water an reinstall it, in case the sensor is gooped up.
kenny-1907
10-23-2005, 11:44 PM
Well i don't know about anyone else, but i have the low washer fluid level sensor.
Purple_Haze
10-23-2005, 11:53 PM
i guess, i better go and see if i have one too.... lately too much sh*t has been coming on my dash. The salesman from the place i bought the truck was Russian, he had a strong MOB type accent:PPPP not to offend anyone of course...!!! I love my truck.
They offered a powertrain warranty. They wanted 12000$ for it, i came in with 10000$ in 20$ bills, lol.. and told them, its either 10k or im walking out. They sold it, anyway, what im trying to say is... that my diff is whining:P and it wasnt before-Did they know:)? who knows..
will check for the sensors... where to look for the washer fluid sensor?????????????
They offered a powertrain warranty. They wanted 12000$ for it, i came in with 10000$ in 20$ bills, lol.. and told them, its either 10k or im walking out. They sold it, anyway, what im trying to say is... that my diff is whining:P and it wasnt before-Did they know:)? who knows..
will check for the sensors... where to look for the washer fluid sensor?????????????
kenny-1907
10-24-2005, 12:54 AM
the sensor is in the washer fluid resivior
TexasF355F1
10-24-2005, 11:14 PM
Well i don't know about anyone else, but i have the low washer fluid level sensor.
I do too and mine is a 99.
I do too and mine is a 99.
Purple_Haze
10-24-2005, 11:19 PM
yeahh, it seems logical that the sensor would be in the washer reservoir:) for some reason i did not think of that;P
LongIslander26
10-24-2005, 11:24 PM
yeahh, it seems logical that the sensor would be in the washer reservoir:) for some reason i did not think of that;P
You'd be surprised how much crud gets into those things. You may want to remove it and rinse it out with the garden hose, and then refill it with fresh washer fluid. That just might free up the sensor to stop giving false readings. Check the electrical connection and the wiring too while you have it out. Otherwise, you may just need a new sensor, and they're real easy to replace.
You'd be surprised how much crud gets into those things. You may want to remove it and rinse it out with the garden hose, and then refill it with fresh washer fluid. That just might free up the sensor to stop giving false readings. Check the electrical connection and the wiring too while you have it out. Otherwise, you may just need a new sensor, and they're real easy to replace.
Automotive Network, Inc., Copyright ©2026