P38A Screenwash Level Warning

..should the p38 have a warning for low screenwash? Just discovered I'd run out.. though I was sure there was a warning in these to let you know?

domino said:

..should the p38 have a warning for low screenwash? Just discovered I'd run out.. though I was sure there was a warning in these to let you know?

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Yes should be a warning when screen wash is low. Sensor is about mid way up front of screen wash tank.

I'll need to have a look at that then!

I think that the low level warning only comes on at start up - presumably if it is low at that point. Perhaps if its not low at the start of a run, then it won't give you the warning 'till you sart up again. That's how mine seems to work anyway. There's also a thing that cuts in and it uses less when the level is low. You can tell from that too...

Low fluid message will appear if washers are used or if key is turned to or from position II. Top up with ignition turned off. That from RAVE.

Does it also stop the washers on the headlights once the warning has been activated? Saab does that to conserve washer fluid while on a long drive.

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domino said:

Does it also stop the washers on the headlights once the warning has been activated? Saab does that to conserve washer fluid while on a long drive.

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Don't have a clue.

domino said:

Does it also stop the washers on the headlights once the warning has been activated? Saab does that to conserve washer fluid while on a long drive.

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Yes it cuts back on fluid use by stopping washing the headlights and maybe reducing the water pressure on the screen, never tested that!

It stops the programmed wash/wipe sequence on the front/rear windscreens (the press the button once to get a spray and 3 swipes of the wipers) and also stops the headlamp wash/wipe.

It supposedly does it to save the remaining fluid for necessary uses only - eg the front screen - but will only spray it whilst you've got your finger on the button.

Some people disable the screen wash warning (in the case of a bad sensor that always says that the screen wash is low, even when it's not, by unplugging the sensor, so it could be that - or your sensor could have failed in the 'always full' state, so you never get the warning.

Sensor part number is: AMR3270 if you need to replace it

Thanks Marty