Windshield water sensor not working
#1
Windshield water sensor not working
Hi guys
On my 2011 Xj i have my windshield water always empty even when its full on my screen, so i think its the sensor that is not working or its disconnected. Anybody know hos to repair this ))
Thanks to all
On my 2011 Xj i have my windshield water always empty even when its full on my screen, so i think its the sensor that is not working or its disconnected. Anybody know hos to repair this ))
Thanks to all
Last edited by loulizjag; 08-01-2017 at 03:29 PM.
#2
If you really do have a full washer bottle (so not a leak) then it does sound like a faulty sensor. To get to the bottle remove the RH road wheel and the wheel arch liner. all the screws are visible (plus some 10mm nuts at the rear). The pump is on the bottom and the sensor is behind the bottle about 6" up. Refer to the attached drawing for the location (pump shown removed).
If you plug the hole, or drain the bottle, you can activate the switch manually to see if your warning lamp changes. If it does it's likely the switch, if not post back and I'll look up the wiring schematic so you can test that.
If you plug the hole, or drain the bottle, you can activate the switch manually to see if your warning lamp changes. If it does it's likely the switch, if not post back and I'll look up the wiring schematic so you can test that.
#6
You can get to the level sensor without taking the wheel off - just turn the steering to full right lock, and remove the clips from the back of the wheel arch liner. You can then reach in through the small gap to the water level sensor. It's a bit fiddly, so I'd suggest doing it with the water bottle empty as you won't be able to plug the hole.
Dave, thanks for confirming the part number - I shook and tapped my switch until it worked again, but I'm sure I'll need to get back in and change the part before long.
Dave, thanks for confirming the part number - I shook and tapped my switch until it worked again, but I'm sure I'll need to get back in and change the part before long.
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If you really do have a full washer bottle (so not a leak) then it does sound like a faulty sensor. To get to the bottle remove the RH road wheel and the wheel arch liner. all the screws are visible (plus some 10mm nuts at the rear). The pump is on the bottom and the sensor is behind the bottle about 6" up. Refer to the attached drawing for the location (pump shown removed).
If you plug the hole, or drain the bottle, you can activate the switch manually to see if your warning lamp changes. If it does it's likely the switch, if not post back and I'll look up the wiring schematic so you can test that.
If you plug the hole, or drain the bottle, you can activate the switch manually to see if your warning lamp changes. If it does it's likely the switch, if not post back and I'll look up the wiring schematic so you can test that.