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Nov 13, 2011 | 10:12 AM

pass427

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low windshield fluid error

I got the message for low wiper fluid so I full the bottle up but the message did not go awe as it usually would. Anyone have any ideas, I am leaning to a bad sensor as I do not have any leaks but does any one know if I need to check anything else. Car is an 04 ls. Thanks

Nov 13, 2011 | 12:36 PM

Ty419

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Are there separate reservoirs for windshield and headlight washers? That's all I can think of.

Nov 14, 2011 | 12:49 PM

pass427

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I do not have the headlight washer so I am leaning towards the sensor on the reservoir, I will try to check it this weekend but it goes in for service soon so I will update you on the fix. The red triangle is just annoying.

Nov 15, 2011 | 01:20 PM

94LSon20

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Do the ultimate reset...unplug the battery.

I will say, it's f'in annoying driving around with low fluid bc every time you give it gas from a stop it beeps.

Nov 15, 2011 | 02:24 PM

Marklouis

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^^^
I know I hate that!

Jan 27, 2012 | 08:10 PM

Chingdave

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I made a hammer fist and very firmly tapped on the top of the washer fluid canister about 3 times, and it loosened up the float on the inside. The indicator light went off. Try this before disconnecting anything.