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Dashboard Light

  • 13-01-2011 7:51pm
    #1
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hey All,

    This light came on the other day when my OH tried to clear a bit of a light sheet of frost off the window. When she used the window washer it came on. Any ideas as to what it is? The manual only has an image of low fluid level and this is not it.

    It is contstanly flickering.

    Here's what the display light looks like.

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Comments

  • #2
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    your sure it doesnt mean your washer bottle is nearly empty? have you refilled it?


  • #3
    Cocoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 600 ✭✭✭Cocoon


    Looks like something from Space Invaders to me :D


  • #4
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    andyseadog wrote: »
    your sure it doesnt mean your washer bottle is nearly empty? have you refilled it?

    Positive it's not the washer level light. I've seen that and it's different. The OH has put some water in it since and still, nothing.


  • #5
    Helium
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭Helium


    Cereal Rapist wrote: »
    Positive it's not the washer level light. I've seen that and it's different. The OH has put some water in it since and still, nothing.

    Eh! No disrespect to the other half , but are you sure she topped up washer resevoir and not coolant resevoir.biggrin.gifbiggrin.gifbiggrin.gif

    Certainly looks like washer resevoir light.


  • #6
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    Helium wrote: »
    Eh! No disrespect to the other half , but are you sure she topped up washer resevoir and not coolant resevoir.biggrin.gifbiggrin.gifbiggrin.gif

    Certainly looks like washer resevoir light.

    Just popped out to the car to confirm where she put the water and yes, it was in the right place.

    As I've said before, the washer level light came on and that is not it.

    This is what it looks like when I need to top up the washer.

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  • #7
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Do you by any chance have a model that has an additional reservoir for concentrated washer fluid. Some manufacturers do this. That light is certainly something to do with washer.


  • #8
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    mickdw wrote: »
    Do you by any chance have a model that has an additional reservoir for concentrated washer fluid. Some manufacturers do this. That light is certainly something to do with washer.

    I'm not sure I follow. There is only one washer fluid container. Inside this container is gauze. That's about the only description I can give.

    It's a 2004 Audi A4. Not sure how usefull that info is...


  • #9
    WildOscar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 396 ✭✭WildOscar


    wipers? shape looks like wipe shape?


  • #10
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    WildOscar wrote: »
    wipers? shape looks like wipe shape?

    The wipers are working though, perfectly. So is the windscreen washer. Can still spray the windows no hassle.


  • #11
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Go out and fill it up yourself, brim it. The sensor is usually about a third of the way up the tank.


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  • #12
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    Plug wrote: »
    Go out and fill it up yourself, brim it. The sensor is usually about a third of the way up the tank.


    Done that already :(


  • #13
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    It could be a faulty sensor or wring to it.....if that light is what i think it is, low window washer fluid. Go out again and see if its leaking, the tank might be split. Pour water into it and look underneath the car. Sorry for dragging you outside:D


  • #14
    Vodkat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 802 ✭✭✭Vodkat


    When you try to turn on the windsheild washer water does it pump out?

    Sorry didnt see the post where you said it is working!!


    This is what the light looks like to me

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    14. Windshield wash – the notification appears once the windshield wipers are activated


  • #15
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Vodkat wrote: »
    When you try to turn on the windsheild washer water does it pump out?
    It does.


  • #16
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    Plug wrote: »
    It could be a faulty sensor or wring to it.....if that light is what i think it is, low window washer fluid. Go out again and see if its leaking, the tank might be split. Pour water into it and look underneath the car. Sorry for dragging you outside:D

    Nah, no leak... It's still full up.
    Vodkat wrote: »
    When you try to turn on the windsheild washer water does it pump out?

    Yea, when I pull the wiper stick toward me, the washer comes out onto the window. Nothing usual at all when it happens either.

    I'm heading over to the Northside tomorrow to my mechanic but would like to save the journey and get it sorted myself... Can't solve the problem when I don't know what's causing it :o


  • #17
    Helium
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭Helium


    Actually talking to someone who said common problem with that sensor becoming faulty during a cold spell.

    Get a local indie to check it out!wink.gif


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