Washer Fluid level sensor

DamianM · 12-10-2006, 15:23

Hi All,

I have an Irish-spec RS and I've been told by my dealer that a washer fluid level sensor isn't standard on my car desipte the manual saying that it is. Apparently it is standard on cars fitted with Xeon headlights.

Has anyone else noticed the lack of this sensor on their RS?

**VRStu** · 12-10-2006, 16:34

I can only assume that I have it as the coding is on for it I believe, but then I have xenons.

Have you got VAG-COM Damien?

cheezemonkhai · 12-10-2006, 17:04

Could you get the washer tank out of one with the sensor in it and then swap it over connect it up and say you have it.

I didin't realise you didn't get it without the Xennons, thought that was just the old one. The book doesn't imply that the sensor is only with Xennons, but then the New VRS is based on the classic

**GAFF** · 12-10-2006, 18:15

On the Mk1 it was only a car with Headlamp Washers which had them IIRC, I assume its the same with the Mk2. The manual covers all cases, maybe in Germany etc they are Std.

LeighB · 12-10-2006, 18:22

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Originally Posted by GAFF

On the Mk1 it was only a car with Headlamp Washers which had them IIRC, I assume its the same with the Mk2. The manual covers all cases, maybe in Germany etc they are Std.

A Mk II Elegance should have this then, as it does have washers?

**GAFF** · 12-10-2006, 18:27

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Originally Posted by LeighB

A Mk II Elegance should have this then, as it does have washers?

Can anyone confirm ?

kempus · 12-10-2006, 20:02

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Originally Posted by GAFF

Can anyone confirm ?

My 04 Elegance has one

How do I know

- I pinged at me a couple of days ago. Haven't filled it up yet and it comes on after driving about 5 miles ???

DamianM · 13-10-2006, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I can only assume that I have it as the coding is on for it I believe, but then I have xenons.

Have you got VAG-COM Damien?

Hi Stu,

No, I don't have VAG-COM. The dealer connected the car up to the computer and obviously couldn't find a sensor and then assumed it wasn't working when in fact it didn't exist.

Ray.Ward · 13-10-2006, 12:09

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Originally Posted by GAFF

Can anyone confirm ?

I have got this on my 06 elegance, when i test drove the exact car it had not been PDI so the washer container was empty....

I have headlight washers - standard on Elegance.

Can you not just continue to spray the jets with the wipers away from the screen and see it is goes "ping" ?

postmanpat · 13-10-2006, 12:12

SWMBO as NOT got one on her (Octy 2)vRS NO zennons, she was a bit miffed 'cos it came on the 53 plate furby vRS she had without zennons. HTH

cheezemonkhai · 13-10-2006, 14:47

It is on my MKI and the soon to be parents MKII TDI elegance octys.

**GAFF** · 13-10-2006, 15:24

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Originally Posted by Ray.Ward

Can you not just continue to spray the jets with the wipers away from the screen and see it is goes "ping" ?

I was just wondering out of curiosity as someone else mentioned it, I have Xenons..which come with the washers so it should have the sensor...I never let the fliud go low enough to check.

12-10-2006, 15:23	#1
DamianM Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cork Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Washer Fluid level sensor Hi All, I have an Irish-spec RS and I've been told by my dealer that a washer fluid level sensor isn't standard on my car desipte the manual saying that it is. Apparently it is standard on cars fitted with Xeon headlights. Has anyone else noticed the lack of this sensor on their RS?

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VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,728 Thanks: 139 Thanked 983 Times in 880 Posts	Re: Washer Fluid level sensor I can only assume that I have it as the coding is on for it I believe, but then I have xenons. Have you got VAG-COM Damien? __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,467 Thanks: 103 Thanked 498 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Washer Fluid level sensor Could you get the washer tank out of one with the sensor in it and then swap it over connect it up and say you have it. I didin't realise you didn't get it without the Xennons, thought that was just the old one. The book doesn't imply that the sensor is only with Xennons, but then the New VRS is based on the classic __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,877 Thanks: 29 Thanked 70 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Washer Fluid level sensor On the Mk1 it was only a car with Headlamp Washers which had them IIRC, I assume its the same with the Mk2. The manual covers all cases, maybe in Germany etc they are Std. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,467 Thanks: 103 Thanked 498 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Washer Fluid level sensor It is on my MKI and the soon to be parents MKII TDI elegance octys. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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