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Old 06-18-15, 01:59 PM
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Default Low Washer Fluid Light stays on

I took a pic for reference.

I just got the car yesterday, it's a 2011 ES 350. I just had it serviced, oil change, re balanced and filled the washer fluid.

This light was on prior to filling the fluid, but even after I filled it it stays on. How can I remove it?

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This has happened to me today. Any thoughts? Obviously, I filled the washer fluid.
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There’s a level sensor inside the washer fluid bottle. It can get stuck on ‘empty’ possition.
Drain all the fluid then put inside a garden hose with full pressure, leave it like that for a couple of seconds and I bet the sensor would get unstuck.
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I recently had to fix the same issue on a BMW. I removed the tank from the car and cleaned it out. The car sat for a long time with the lid open so all the alcohol evaporated and left behind a sludge like mess from the cleaning agent. Sensor is a magnetic float and it got in the down position.

All cars use a float, it just differs on how it’s activated.

I would recommend that you get a mechanic to check it out. The best way is to remove the tank and inspect it. Also check the electrical connection, make sure it wasn’t damaged in a prior accident.

For reference, I like to search eBay for used listings of a washer fluid tank for an ES350 and it usually gives me a good idea of where all the connections are and what to expect.

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