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  1. 11-23-2015 06:40 AM #1
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    Window washer light wont go away

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    The light pops up on my dash. I've put lots of window washer fluid in (granted, it's not full... but probably half way or more) and the sensor wont leave my dashboard. I'm thinking teh coolant sensor is dirty?
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  2. 11-23-2015 06:45 AM #2
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    time to start searching a bit more man, you'll find alot of people have answered common questions years before!

    heres a link link to other thread post
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    Ok so I looked into the reservoir, and its DEEP. I think I didn't have it full enough to trip the very very top sensors. So I think that was my fault for not topping off the fluid.


    Second. It seems like my washer fluid is leaking like a bitch. Ugggg. It wasn't leaking the past week or two, and today since I used it, it's leaking like a bastard.
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    Quote Originally Posted by volkswagensRus View Post
    Ok so I looked into the reservoir, and its DEEP. I think I didn't have it full enough to trip the very very top sensors. So I think that was my fault for not topping off the fluid.


    Second. It seems like my washer fluid is leaking like a bitch. Ugggg. It wasn't leaking the past week or two, and today since I used it, it's leaking like a bastard.
    The reservoir leaking is also very common on these cars, especially as they get older. The window washer pump is held in place by a grommet. Once the grommet hardens, it leaks. Usually a cheap fix but like most things a bit of a pain to get to.
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    Damn. It's probably now leaking from being in the 20s and 30s that the grommet shriveled up and is now leaking. I guess I can find a DIY on that somewhere?
    2001 Audi A4 Hibiscus Red Pearl Metallic , quattro, 5spd, Symphony stereo, winter package, 3" 034 catless DP, 2.2" exhaust, white snub nose mount.
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  6. 11-30-2015 04:30 PM #6
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    I fixed mine this fall. I scraped up my knuckles pretty bad pulling that sensor out. In order for to gain access I had to move the power steering reservoir and miscellaneous electrical bracket to access it. The symptom I had was every time I would fill it up to capacity the car would randomly alarm for fluid low. I wouldn't recommend doing this job in the cold, plastic connectors do not like it.
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    Fair enough. Replacing the sensor fixed the leak?
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    Easier to access washer bottle through driver fender, remove wheel, remove fender liner, access bottle

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    ^Nice!! Good insider tip. Thank you.
    2001 Audi A4 Hibiscus Red Pearl Metallic , quattro, 5spd, Symphony stereo, winter package, 3" 034 catless DP, 2.2" exhaust, white snub nose mount.
    For Sale: 1x oval Borla muffler + piping. 1x rectangular Borla muffler + piping. 1x B5 A4 cat+o2 sensor + wiring.
    FOR SALE: 2 catalytic convertors (one w/ both o2 sensors), Audi B5-a4 cat-back exhaust Borla muffler+resonater
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    Quote Originally Posted by volkswagensRus View Post
    Fair enough. Replacing the sensor fixed the leak?
    The sensor is stuffed into a grommet. Buy a new grommet and sensor to eliminate any future problems.

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    Easier to access washer bottle through driver fender, remove wheel, remove fender liner, access bottle

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  12. 12-01-2015 10:14 AM #11
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    Perfect, will do. I'll update this thread when the car is fixed.
    2001 Audi A4 Hibiscus Red Pearl Metallic , quattro, 5spd, Symphony stereo, winter package, 3" 034 catless DP, 2.2" exhaust, white snub nose mount.
    For Sale: 1x oval Borla muffler + piping. 1x rectangular Borla muffler + piping. 1x B5 A4 cat+o2 sensor + wiring.
    FOR SALE: 2 catalytic convertors (one w/ both o2 sensors), Audi B5-a4 cat-back exhaust Borla muffler+resonater
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