HACK BLOCK
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even after I filled it up I still get the message that the washer fluid is low. hoping I don't have to buy a new tank
Washer fluid low message won't go away
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Is the sensor still plugged in?
HACK BLOCK
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yea it is.
drakon543
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did the fluid level sensor get bumped and spun the wrong direction? its a float sensor so if it got spun it will show empty either all the time or be reversed. looking at the sensor it appears as those thats possible. looks as tho the plug should be facing up. also notation on the 15 dollar sensor its claiming you should replace the whole container at the same time. if you can buy them separately i would assume its actually possible to remove the old one. probably just very difficult.
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Funny mine just started doing this yesterday! Only thing I verified so far is my tank isn't cracked
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I'll check tomorrow
Had this issue myself last year. Bottom line: you gotta change the sensor.
Don't have to drop the entire washer fluid jug though, just unscrew the most visible mounting bolt to give you the clearance you need to extract the old sensor. You cannot get it out without doing that. I got the sensor out and in ONCE without removing the jug mount bolt, and fiddled with it for an hour before I said f that, and started to remove the entire jug. Didn't have to. Was an easy 10 minute job once I got that out of the way.
Be prepared to be washed with windshield washing fluid.
Don't have to drop the entire washer fluid jug though, just unscrew the most visible mounting bolt to give you the clearance you need to extract the old sensor. You cannot get it out without doing that. I got the sensor out and in ONCE without removing the jug mount bolt, and fiddled with it for an hour before I said f that, and started to remove the entire jug. Didn't have to. Was an easy 10 minute job once I got that out of the way.
Be prepared to be washed with windshield washing fluid.
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I noticed my rear washer isn't working. tried to use it and saw it pissing all over right behind the driver front wheel
So, with what you just shared, I’ve got to ask. When you said you filled up the reservoir and still got the low fluid, did you actually have fluid in it?
I ask because I had a connection for my rear window washer come undone and didn’t know it. Got low fluid message, I filled up my tank, put the jug away, shut the hood, got in and had the low fluid message still I popped the hood and got out to see what was happing and noticed my Yukon was taking a leak out the rear driver corner. Hose barb connection came loose and once I put back together, problem was solved.
HACK BLOCK
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it stays full. only leaks when I try to use the rear washer
HACK BLOCK
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you're talking about the one that I can get to from the engine bay? move the battery tray then that 1 bolt?Had this issue myself last year. Bottom line: you gotta change the sensor.
Don't have to drop the entire washer fluid jug though, just unscrew the most visible mounting bolt to give you the clearance you need to extract the old sensor. You cannot get it out without doing that. I got the sensor out and in ONCE without removing the jug mount bolt, and fiddled with it for an hour before I said f that, and started to remove the entire jug. Didn't have to. Was an easy 10 minute job once I got that out of the way.
Be prepared to be washed with windshield washing fluid.
No, it's underneath the driver's wheel well cover. Undo the wheel well cover, peel it back and you'll see it. Can't miss it.
As for the rear leaking, it's been said: the hose probably came undone at the back. Check and make sure it's plugged in.
JonnyTahoe
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Been getting that message for months on my message light but it goes away so I just ignored it. Had the leak by the front tire too but fixed it.
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HACK BLOCK
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fixed the front leak but haven't messed with the tank and sensor yet
JonnyTahoe
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Would of been no way I could of replaced the sensor with the bottle still in the truck. Removed it and even on the my workbench I had problems getting the sensor into the bottle the new rubber seal was a issue. figured it out after a few tries but absolutely would of never got it in the bottle without removing it first. I would of damaged the sensor without removal.Had this issue myself last year. Bottom line: you gotta change the sensor.
Don't have to drop the entire washer fluid jug though, just unscrew the most visible mounting bolt to give you the clearance you need to extract the old sensor. You cannot get it out without doing that. I got the sensor out and in ONCE without removing the jug mount bolt, and fiddled with it for an hour before I said f that, and started to remove the entire jug. Didn't have to. Was an easy 10 minute job once I got that out of the way.
Be prepared to be washed with windshield washing fluid.
JonnyTahoe
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Well I guess I must not have a clue what I am doing. I had every problem you could possibly have re-installing the washer bottle. And to make matters worse my DIC still comes on with the low washer fluid message.Had this issue myself last year. Bottom line: you gotta change the sensor.
Don't have to drop the entire washer fluid jug though, just unscrew the most visible mounting bolt to give you the clearance you need to extract the old sensor. You cannot get it out without doing that. I got the sensor out and in ONCE without removing the jug mount bolt, and fiddled with it for an hour before I said f that, and started to remove the entire jug. Didn't have to. Was an easy 10 minute job once I got that out of the way.
Be prepared to be washed with windshield washing fluid.
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JonnyTahoe
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Don't have to remove the tray. But I had to move the battery back a little.
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HACK BLOCK
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well I replaced it without taking out the bottle
ilikemikes
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Hack Block, was this successful? I have the ongoing message. About to check all mentioned above in the thread. Thanks in advance to all.
