window wash fluid light ON.
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window wash fluid light ON.
HI all,
I noticed my Window wash light came ON... I refilled with fluid, but it's still ON.
Any ideas???
thanks,
maguirre
2000, SR5, 5spd
I noticed my Window wash light came ON... I refilled with fluid, but it's still ON.
Any ideas???
thanks,
maguirre
2000, SR5, 5spd
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HI all,
I noticed my Window wash light came ON... I refilled with fluid, but it's still ON.
Any ideas???
thanks,
maguirre
2000, SR5, 5spd
I noticed my Window wash light came ON... I refilled with fluid, but it's still ON.
Any ideas???
thanks,
maguirre
2000, SR5, 5spd
you're what came on?
i didn't know that any 4runner had a warning light for low window washer fluid!
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Originally Posted by bamachem
you're what came on?
i didn't know that any 4runner had a warning light for low window washer fluid!
i didn't know that any 4runner had a warning light for low window washer fluid!
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Wow, that is really interesting.... Would it happen to be a Canadian Model 4Runner, but in NYC???
Only reason why I am asking is because Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe Canadian Version vehicles have a Low Windshield Washer Solvent Light while the American Models do not.
I agree, disconnect the negative battery term. for a few seconds and see if that does it, if not it might be a bad sensor.
Only reason why I am asking is because Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe Canadian Version vehicles have a Low Windshield Washer Solvent Light while the American Models do not.
I agree, disconnect the negative battery term. for a few seconds and see if that does it, if not it might be a bad sensor.
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Originally Posted by Tacoma Dude
I have one of those warning lights on my Tacoma. I can't say I ever had this issue though.
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My experience has been that the dye that they use in the fluid (blue or whatever) tends to calcify and clog things up like the hoses, squirter nozzles and the low level switch in the reservoir. If the float style switch is in the reservoir cap make sure it's moving freely. Otherwise you may have to pull the reservoir, find the switch and make sure it's working. Finally if the switch is moving freely a quick check with a volt meter can tell you if it's not working properly and needs replacement. You could also just jump out the switch and the light would never come back on.
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Not familiar with the light, but those type of sensors are typically a pair of electrodes in the side of the tank that make use of the fluid conductivity to keep the light turned off. If the fluid drops below the level of the sensor, then the light comes on. Several things can happen, one is the sensor gets disconnected, open circuit is seen as low fluid level. Or the sensor electrodes get covered in deposits of some sort and can no longer touch the fluid, a scrubbing with a small brush can clean them off. Or the fluid was changed to something lacking the conductivity needed to turn the sensor off.
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I double checked in the owner's manual and it is the window wash fluid light.
When I read more into in it is say in parenthesis (Canada).
Does this confirm that I have a Canadian model??
Any other differences between Canadian and US models I should be aware of???
I'll try disconnecting the battery and will let you all know.
Thanks for all the feedback.
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When I read more into in it is say in parenthesis (Canada).
Does this confirm that I have a Canadian model??
Any other differences between Canadian and US models I should be aware of???
I'll try disconnecting the battery and will let you all know.
Thanks for all the feedback.
maguirre
00' SR5, 5spd
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hi all,
I disconnected the battery and connected back and the light is still ON.
Is checking the sensor pretty straight forward???
Please advise,
thanks,
maguirre
2000, SR5, 5spd
I disconnected the battery and connected back and the light is still ON.
Is checking the sensor pretty straight forward???
Please advise,
thanks,
maguirre
2000, SR5, 5spd
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My light in on also, and it is from Canadia.
I will be checking the items mentioned and post up what I find. Now to use the fluild up so I can removed the tank.
I will be checking the items mentioned and post up what I find. Now to use the fluild up so I can removed the tank.
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My second gen 4Runner has a single tank. The rear squirter draws fluid from higher up in the tank than the front windshield squirters. That way when the rear runs out, you know you're getting low without losing fluid to the front.
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Originally Posted by Lance
I didn't think it had a separate tank for the rear washer?????
If not, I tend to go with the sensor as the most likely source.