Windscreen washer resevoir warning light.

DavidNW · 8th January 2012, 13:13

Hello,

The low fluid warning light comes on when the engine is first started, then goes out after a few minutes and stays out. I had thought at first that there was a leak - not so sure now. Do you think there could be a problem with the sensor? The warning light should stay on if the washer water level gets low, should it not?

Many thanks,

David.

suffolk boy · 8th January 2012, 13:18

i park on a hill the light comes on.then when i move to a level surface off it goes.

raykay · 8th January 2012, 13:45

It should be on for 4 seconds when it is initially activated, and also at start up and shut down.
It should not stay on all the time.

RN3212 · 8th January 2012, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidNW

Hello,

The low fluid warning light comes on when the engine is first started, then goes out after a few minutes and stays out. I had thought at first that there was a leak - not so sure now. Do you think there could be a problem with the sensor? The warning light should stay on if the washer water level gets low, should it not?

Many thanks,

David.

Mine does the very same thing.I've taken off the wiring to the Pump And sensor and cleaned the connections to no avail.

Jim Jamieson · 8th January 2012, 15:09

When I had the front end off to replace the alternator on the missus's diesel a couple of years back, on re fitting the warning light now stays on for a few minutes.
I checked the usual connections but they were fine but it was rather strange that before it never gave any problem and even today it stays on just for a few minutes.
On my V6 it works OK

JYJ

RN3212 · 8th January 2012, 15:11

Mine started doing it after I took the pump off to clean the filter about 5 mths ago.

raykay · 8th January 2012, 18:16

The low washer level warning light should not stay on, only for 4 seconds each time you start up or shut down.

patrolman pete · 8th January 2012, 19:20

Sorry to ask the obvious but is the bottle full ? If the level is low they do stay on for a few minutes before going out ( must be so it doesn't bug you!) If the level is full and it's still doing this , it may be a faulty sensor or a break in the wiring. I had this fault a couple of years back and it was the pins on the sensor had corroded and also corroded the multiplug so i took a sensor and the multiplug and some of the harness from a scrapper and cut and soldered it back into the loom. At the time it came as a suprise that when you twist and remove the sensor ,no water comes out! Anyway it's been perfect for years now!

RN3212 · 8th January 2012, 19:50

Thanks for that Pete.Will try your idea.

DavidNW · 9th January 2012, 10:32

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Originally Posted by patrolman pete

Sorry to ask the obvious but is the bottle full ? If the level is low they do stay on for a few minutes before going out ( must be so it doesn't bug you!)

Ha, ha, yes I filled it up, could not believe how much it takes to fill up the resevoir! However, think I overdid it as the water ran off through the overflow, I'm guessing. I'm rather convinced that there is a leak, but just went out to inspect the ground under the wheel arch and it's bone dry, I started the car and the warning light went out, the washer jets are working fine. Will see how things go from here Thanks to all for your contributions.

David.

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RN3212 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Classic SE 2.0V6 Auto Moonstone Green Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roscommon Posts: 839 Thanks: 315 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	Thanks for that Pete.Will try your idea. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	It should be on for 4 seconds when it is initially activated, and also at start up and shut down. It should not stay on all the time.

8th January 2012, 15:09	#5
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	When I had the front end off to replace the alternator on the missus's diesel a couple of years back, on re fitting the warning light now stays on for a few minutes. I checked the usual connections but they were fine but it was rather strange that before it never gave any problem and even today it stays on just for a few minutes. On my V6 it works OK JYJ

8th January 2012, 18:16	#7
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	The low washer level warning light should not stay on, only for 4 seconds each time you start up or shut down.

8th January 2012, 19:20	#8
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,422 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Sorry to ask the obvious but is the bottle full ? If the level is low they do stay on for a few minutes before going out ( must be so it doesn't bug you!) If the level is full and it's still doing this , it may be a faulty sensor or a break in the wiring. I had this fault a couple of years back and it was the pins on the sensor had corroded and also corroded the multiplug so i took a sensor and the multiplug and some of the harness from a scrapper and cut and soldered it back into the loom. At the time it came as a suprise that when you twist and remove the sensor ,no water comes out! Anyway it's been perfect for years now!