Windshield wiper fluid low warning constantly on
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Windshield wiper fluid low warning constantly on
Took delivery of my car in October and with the many snow storms, i filled my fluid reservoir a few times. OEM - RainX - Prestone - RainX - RainX.. After i ran down the Prestone and filled it with RainX, the light never went off. I left it alone and ran it down to about 3/4 gallon, probably not enough to get it low but it should have done something. But the light is still on..
Is there a simple DIY fix for this or should i just go back to the dealer?
I do have a VAGCOM cable on order, would disabling it just be easier?
Thanks
Is there a simple DIY fix for this or should i just go back to the dealer?
I do have a VAGCOM cable on order, would disabling it just be easier?
Thanks
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Took delivery of my car in October and with the many snow storms, i filled my fluid reservoir a few times. OEM - RainX - Prestone - RainX - RainX.. After i ran down the Prestone and filled it with RainX, the light never went off. I left it alone and ran it down to about 3/4 gallon, probably not enough to get it low but it should have done something. But the light is still on..
Is there a simple DIY fix for this or should i just go back to the dealer?
I do have a VAGCOM cable on order, would disabling it just be easier?
Thanks
Is there a simple DIY fix for this or should i just go back to the dealer?
I do have a VAGCOM cable on order, would disabling it just be easier?
Thanks
Yes there is a fix, don't use rainX anymore it screws up the sensor somehow. Try doing a search as this was a hot topic just a few weeks ago where it is happening to a lot of drivers. I believe the old RainX will still work, either way it was covered in detail. Sorry I can't remember the details of why. Good news is there is nothing wrong with your Q.
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Yeah, a lot of reported issues recently with RainX coating the level sensor....
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Really? i literally did a search before hand.
Is there a quick way to empty the reservoir or am i stuck with it until it gets empty again?
other than that.. would it go away automatically after i drain and refill with some other brand fluid?
Is there a quick way to empty the reservoir or am i stuck with it until it gets empty again?
other than that.. would it go away automatically after i drain and refill with some other brand fluid?
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Wait for a rainy day and spray it all out as you drive. Flush with 1/2 gal of water and refill with a better product. I really don't know if it's going to be adequate to clean the sensor, but it won't hurt.
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Took delivery of my car in October and with the many snow storms, i filled my fluid reservoir a few times. OEM - RainX - Prestone - RainX - RainX.. After i ran down the Prestone and filled it with RainX, the light never went off. I left it alone and ran it down to about 3/4 gallon, probably not enough to get it low but it should have done something. But the light is still on..
Is there a simple DIY fix for this or should i just go back to the dealer?
I do have a VAGCOM cable on order, would disabling it just be easier?
Thanks
Is there a simple DIY fix for this or should i just go back to the dealer?
I do have a VAGCOM cable on order, would disabling it just be easier?
Thanks