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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: lukemk5gti on January 09, 2017, 10:03:04 am

Title: How To Fix Washer Fluid Dash Light?
Post by: lukemk5gti on January 09, 2017, 10:03:04 am
My girlfriends mk5 golf has a dash light to refill washer fluid.

The tank is completely full so I imagine it's the sensor.

I have VCDS and tried resetting it and actually turning it off but to no avail.

Only had a quick look yesterday, I imagine the sensor is at the lowest point? Has anyone replaced one before?
Title: Re: How To Fix Washer Fluid Dash Light?
Post by: mikezs on January 09, 2017, 12:17:47 pm
It might be the famous bonnet catch sensor that checks you've opened your bonnet when any of the lights come on. Common fix is to spray liberally with a cleaner (or WD40) and give it a clean out with a brush.

VCDS measure value blocks will be able to check the bonnet sensor and the washer sensor, just need to find the module/block
Title: Re: How To Fix Washer Fluid Dash Light?
Post by: lukemk5gti on January 09, 2017, 02:05:39 pm
It might be the famous bonnet catch sensor that checks you've opened your bonnet when any of the lights come on. Common fix is to spray liberally with a cleaner (or WD40) and give it a clean out with a brush.

VCDS measure value blocks will be able to check the bonnet sensor and the washer sensor, just need to find the module/block

Bonnet catch is fine. Tested already by leaving bonnet open and coolant cap off. Only registers when bonnet closes.

Anybody else?
Title: Re: How To Fix Washer Fluid Dash Light?
Post by: Cr33D on January 09, 2017, 05:42:03 pm
See link below. There is a manual done by Eddie-NL how to add low screen wash sensor.
I am sure you can use it for replacing it.

http://uk-mkivs.net/topic/27803-low-screen-wash-warning-fitted/

Eddie is showing on how to do it via fog lamp grille. I think it's also doable by removing wheel and wheel arch trim.

Hope this helps.

Regards
Cr33D
Title: Re: How To Fix Washer Fluid Dash Light?
Post by: lukemk5gti on January 11, 2017, 10:39:21 am
See link below. There is a manual done by Eddie-NL how to add low screen wash sensor.
I am sure you can use it for replacing it.

http://uk-mkivs.net/topic/27803-low-screen-wash-warning-fitted/

Eddie is showing on how to do it via fog lamp grille. I think it's also doable by removing wheel and wheel arch trim.

Hope this helps.

Regards
Cr33D

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