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Old 08-15-03, 10:38 AM
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Can I disconnect...

the sensor for the washer fluid? Unless the tank is completely full, every time I hit the brakes, the "washer" light comes on. Friggen annoying.
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i dont know what the problem is, but i would like to because that happens to me too.
Old 08-15-03, 10:43 AM
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I think all that sensor does it tell you when its low... so my guess would be yes, you can disconnect it. Then you'll just have to check the resevoir (sp?) yourself every once in a while. But let someone else give a second opinion.
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I never use the wiper fluid. I think the jets are clogged, because the spray doesn't make it all of the way to the windshield. That said, what the hell do I care how much fluid is in there?
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The owner before me disconnected the sensor, no problems at all.
Old 08-15-03, 11:07 AM
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Sure, you can disconnect the sensor.
I'm using an RX4 washer tank in my '80 presently, and it doesn't even have a sensor.
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I have the same problem, if nothing else it's nice to know I am not alone.
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Won't the fluid leak out?
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Originally posted by inittab
Won't the fluid leak out?

Dunno, was wondering about that, too.
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nah, the fluid should be fine.
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you can just unplug the wires on the sensor (stupid light is annoying)
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I was just joke'n.

Every time I hit the brakes that dang warning light would come on. I pulled the plug and now it don't bother me no more.
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Or you could just fill your tank and make sure the sensor is good My washer light doesn't come on at all anymore unless I let it drain.
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