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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 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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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 10:42 AM
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i dont know what the problem is, but i would like to because that happens to me too.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 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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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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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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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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The owner before me disconnected the sensor, no problems at all.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 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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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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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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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:16 AM
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Won't the fluid leak out?
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Originally posted by inittab
Won't the fluid leak out?

Dunno, was wondering about that, too.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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nah, the fluid should be fine.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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you can just unplug the wires on the sensor (stupid light is annoying)
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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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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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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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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