Screen Wash Sensor?

otheos · 26-07-2003, 14:48

My Elegance has no warning light for the screen wash liquid. As a result I'm frequently left without during long trips.

Looking at the bottle I can see the pump and one more bit below it that looks like a sensor.

I wonder, does the L&K or other spec model have a warning light, and could I maybe make it active if the sensor is there?

TIA

big k · 26-07-2003, 21:30

don't know about your country but over here all you need to do is recode the dash panel.

skodaw · 26-07-2003, 21:49

Would that apply to my vRS then big_k ?? - I've never let it get that low - so I don't even know if it's fitted with one as standard -- but I have access to VAS 5051 daignostic -- so if it just needs a code tweek it's not a problem.

big k · 26-07-2003, 22:03

skodaw some have some haven't (can't remember which models) the best thingto do is to code dash panel (see thread which i posted codes on) to s/wash warning if the light comes on with a full bottle then you haven't got a sensor ( a dam site easier than removing bottle to see if it has a sensor.

otheos · 27-07-2003, 08:25

Thanks for your replies. I guess I will have to ask for my dealer's cooperation since I have no access to a VAG-COM.

If I need to persuade him, does anybody know what to look for in the bottle to show him that the sensor actually exists (and all it needs is recoding)?

What does SKODA/VAG get out of differentiating equipment level in this way? If you already have the sensor, isn't the cost the same?

skodaw · 27-07-2003, 20:15

Sorry Big_K - could not find the thread wit the codes....do Skoda build codes the same way as Audi ?
i.e Country/Engine/Gearbox/Options etc - if so I can probably work out the codes myself using our 5051.

p.s -- Sorry non motor trade types - Big_K & I know what we mean.

skodaw · 27-07-2003, 20:17

Quote:

Originally posted by otheos in this post

What does SKODA/VAG get out of differentiating equipment level in this way? If you already have the sensor, isn't the cost the same?

otheos.

The way they save money is by buying larger stocks of a (higher)standard part - by doing this it only takes a code change via computer when the cars being built - so 1 part=1 storage area plus much larger model coverage.

Anyway don't knock it - it means we can get freebies....

big k · 27-07-2003, 21:04

Quote:

Originally posted by skodaw in this post
Sorry Big_K - could not find the thread wit the codes....do Skoda build codes the same way as Audi ?
i.e Country/Engine/Gearbox/Options etc - if so I can probably work out the codes myself using our 5051.

p.s -- Sorry non motor trade types - Big_K & I know what we mean.

door open warning light in general forum m8

Turbo_Boss · 27-07-2003, 23:06

Check here:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...&threadid=2786

Tavia4x4 · 28-07-2003, 08:42

as far as I know, those models with headlamp washers have the larger 5.5litre bottle, this bottle has a sensor in it - not sure if any of the 3litre bottles have a sensor?

Turbo_Boss · 28-07-2003, 15:15

Big K, just curious. If I take the cap from the watter bottle and look inside, can I see the sensor at the bottom? I do this and not see anything. Maybe it CANT see it this way.

I just want to be sure the sensor is there before I bother the dealer telling to program the ECU

Isaac

***ncarring*** · 28-07-2003, 16:08

Time to change your sig, Big K ...... people are cottoning onto your expertise in all matters wrt screenwash ...

26-07-2003, 14:48	#1
otheos Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ath-GR Posts: 172 Members Car: Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8T 4x4 Elegance Abt Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Screen Wash Sensor? My Elegance has no warning light for the screen wash liquid. As a result I'm frequently left without during long trips. Looking at the bottle I can see the pump and one more bit below it that looks like a sensor. I wonder, does the L&K or other spec model have a warning light, and could I maybe make it active if the sensor is there? TIA __________________ Octavia Combi 1.8T 4x4 ABT

26-07-2003, 21:30	#2
big k Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: u.k Posts: 1,215 Members Car: that would be telling Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	don't know about your country but over here all you need to do is recode the dash panel. __________________ how can me find a jet engine for me rapid ?

26-07-2003, 21:49	#3
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Would that apply to my vRS then big_k ?? - I've never let it get that low - so I don't even know if it's fitted with one as standard -- but I have access to VAS 5051 daignostic -- so if it just needs a code tweek it's not a problem. __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

26-07-2003, 22:03	#4
big k Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: u.k Posts: 1,215 Members Car: that would be telling Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	skodaw some have some haven't (can't remember which models) the best thingto do is to code dash panel (see thread which i posted codes on) to s/wash warning if the light comes on with a full bottle then you haven't got a sensor ( a dam site easier than removing bottle to see if it has a sensor. __________________ how can me find a jet engine for me rapid ?

27-07-2003, 08:25	#5
otheos Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ath-GR Posts: 172 Members Car: Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8T 4x4 Elegance Abt Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your replies. I guess I will have to ask for my dealer's cooperation since I have no access to a VAG-COM. If I need to persuade him, does anybody know what to look for in the bottle to show him that the sensor actually exists (and all it needs is recoding)? What does SKODA/VAG get out of differentiating equipment level in this way? If you already have the sensor, isn't the cost the same? __________________ Octavia Combi 1.8T 4x4 ABT

27-07-2003, 20:15	#6
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Sorry Big_K - could not find the thread wit the codes....do Skoda build codes the same way as Audi ? i.e Country/Engine/Gearbox/Options etc - if so I can probably work out the codes myself using our 5051. p.s -- Sorry non motor trade types - Big_K & I know what we mean. __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

27-07-2003, 23:06	#9
Turbo_Boss Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama Republic of Panama Posts: 338 Members Car: Skoda Octavia L&K 1.8T Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Check here: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...&threadid=2786

28-07-2003, 08:42	#10
Tavia4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: J5 M61 Posts: 5,294 Members Car: Octavia 4x4 - aka "The Ambulance" Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	as far as I know, those models with headlamp washers have the larger 5.5litre bottle, this bottle has a sensor in it - not sure if any of the 3litre bottles have a sensor? __________________ Ian __________________ Nice to be important, but more important to be nice...

28-07-2003, 15:15	#11
Turbo_Boss Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Panama Republic of Panama Posts: 338 Members Car: Skoda Octavia L&K 1.8T Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Big K, just curious. If I take the cap from the watter bottle and look inside, can I see the sensor at the bottom? I do this and not see anything. Maybe it CANT see it this way. I just want to be sure the sensor is there before I bother the dealer telling to program the ECU Isaac

28-07-2003, 16:08	#12
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Time to change your sig, Big K ...... people are cottoning onto your expertise in all matters wrt screenwash ... __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

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