Low Windshield Water Sensor Warning ASX

transplanted on 04/02/2024 - 17:23
Last edited 04/02/2024 - 17:36

How do I reset this by not reaching inside the fender/wheel arc? It's a 2017 model and the inside of that wheel arc is not soft rubber, something like a plastic and just worried i might break it, the reservoir is full, but dashboard warning didn't get reset.
Will disconnecting the battery do the trick? I'm broke so I can't afford a mechanic.

Thanks

Automotive

Comments

  • JIMB0 on 04/02/2024 - 17:30

    Driving over some bumps might free it up.

  • pjetson on 04/02/2024 - 17:37

    I typed your query into Google and found a lot of videos and articles. Something there might help.

    https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+reset+Low+Windshield+…

    • transplanted on 04/02/2024 - 17:39

      yes, went through all of them but none related to ASX. There's an outlander there it's also different as they have foldable rubber in the arc, not hard plastic like asx.

      • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 04/02/2024 - 17:51

        Your tank is full but there is a malfunction that is causing the warning to appear?

        • transplanted on 04/02/2024 - 18:23

          yes, either a reset or replacement of that port…

  • altomic on 04/02/2024 - 17:52

    Buy yourself an inexpensive OBD2 Bluetooth adapter and wipe the code.

    Worth having one anyway

    • transplanted on 04/02/2024 - 18:23

      wipe the code in the dashboard? why would i do that if all info will be wiped?

    • brendanm on 04/02/2024 - 18:35
      +1

      Won't work, as cheap obd readers will only communicate with the engine, not any of the body systems. In addition, op likely simply has a stuck float, a windscreen washer warning is not something that needs resetting.

  • brendanm on 04/02/2024 - 18:36

    Your float is likely stuck, can you see inside the reservoir from the full point, or does it go down a windy neck to inside the guard?

    • transplanted on 04/02/2024 - 19:18

      it's a windy neck of rabbit hole not sure how deep…

      • brendanm on 04/02/2024 - 19:38

        Then you will need to get to the sensor and remove it, then clean and reinstall. Or if you don't care that much about having the car tell you when your washer water is low, cut and join together, or cut and seal apart, the wires that go to it, depending on whether it is a Normally Open or Normally Closed switch.

        • transplanted on 04/02/2024 - 19:40

          Is it easy to open that fender wheel arc in an ASX, or do I need to remove the whole plastic arc? I don't want to start disassembling then find out can't put them back together, lol

          • brendanm on 04/02/2024 - 21:00

            @transplanted: Generally you'd remove the arch liner (plastic arc). It's normally very easy.

  • CurlCurl on 04/02/2024 - 18:40
    -1

    Here's a novel idea. When windscreen water/cleaner doesn't spray from the nozzles, refill the bottle. Works for me.

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 04/02/2024 - 20:02
      +1

      I don't think you've actually read the post.

    • deme on 06/02/2024 - 14:44

      Useless

  • Muzeeb on 04/02/2024 - 20:56
    +1

    Stuff your garden hose (without attachments) into the windscreen washer reservoir as far as it will go. Turn on full blast for 30 seconds in an attempt to dislodge any debris or a stuck sensor.

  • brad1-8tsi on 05/02/2024 - 17:46
    +2

    try feeding a hose down the filler and blasting the daylights out of it. It might free up the sensor.

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