Windshield Washer Indicator - Toyota Yaris Forums

captainm27 · 01-13-2009, 05:49 PM

Is it me, or does the windshield washer indicator not work? I was running low on washer fluid, to the point where my fluid was barley shooting anything out, and my low washer light never came on. It comes on briefly when I turn the car on, but that's about it. Maybe my sensor is damaged?

KCALB SIRAY · 01-13-2009, 05:52 PM

Could be. Mine was one for about 3 weeks and I used it on a regular basis before it finally ran out. Take it in and have it checked

yarisugi · 01-13-2009, 05:55 PM

I didn't even know there was a low washer indicator! My went bone dry without any warning.

enobmort42 · 01-13-2009, 07:10 PM

same here! i didn't even know i had one! =P

marcus · 01-13-2009, 07:16 PM

mines on right now... maybe some area or location dont get them at all..

nemelek · 01-13-2009, 07:19 PM

I'll test mine and not keep toping it off.

PreciousPups4U · 01-13-2009, 08:23 PM

I don't think I have one either. Maybe it's a northern/cold weather thing?

SailDesign · 01-13-2009, 08:30 PM

Mine works fine - but I have the Cold Weather Package. Maybe that's the secret?

thebarber · 01-13-2009, 08:57 PM

i think all canadian models have 'em....i have a bare bones yaris and i have an indicator

jay · 01-13-2009, 09:00 PM

In terms of the low washer fluid light behaviour:

My low washer fluid light will flicker for awhile (when the fluid level jostles above/below the warning threshold). At this point there's 0.5L (not sure what that translates to in Monopoly Money) of fluid left in the tank, so there's no need to panic. There's ample time to refill at your leisure.

Side note: I think I continued for a month once, after the low fluid warning. The front squirters stop spraying before the rear hatch one does...

barber is correct - I have a Canadian spec model too, and all come by default w/the so-called "Cold Weather Package".

tuckevalastin · 01-13-2009, 09:03 PM

I think it's a cold weather package feature

Bob_VT · 01-14-2009, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SailDesign

Mine works fine - but I have the Cold Weather Package. Maybe that's the secret?

When I get "the light" it annoys me just enough to re-fill the washer fluid. Once the light is on it takes one gallon to fill the tank.

I think it is a good idea for the light to equal 1 gallon. I hate to keep a partial gallon in the car or at home....... you always forget you have it.

eTiMaGo · 01-14-2009, 07:02 AM

according to the technical manuals (for '07 model years anyway) only the cars with the cold weather package have them.

voodoo22 · 01-14-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

according to the technical manuals (for '07 model years anyway) only the cars with the cold weather package have them.

What a bizarre thing to not consider standard.

eTiMaGo · 01-14-2009, 08:48 AM

must be a cost saving thing

The Toyota Lord works in mysterious ways...

UTVitz · 01-14-2009, 09:47 AM

With the "Cold Weather Pkg" you get a larger washer fluid tank with the sensor, this includes a heavier duty blower motor and starter I think-been awhile since I looked at my window sticker. Seems like it was $115 option.

uncleyaris · 01-14-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voodoo22

What a bizarre thing to not consider standard.

Ya, just like the TRD rear sway, that can't cost them that much either!!

TheSilkySmooth · 01-14-2009, 01:17 PM

Mine seems to come on at 1litre still in the carbouy but I have the Cold weather pkg - and its gonna be 40 below freezing this weekend. I aint getting in the car, staying close to the woodstove!

01-13-2009, 05:49 PM	#1
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Windshield Washer Indicator Is it me, or does the windshield washer indicator not work? I was running low on washer fluid, to the point where my fluid was barley shooting anything out, and my low washer light never came on. It comes on briefly when I turn the car on, but that's about it. Maybe my sensor is damaged?

01-13-2009, 05:52 PM	#2
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	Could be. Mine was one for about 3 weeks and I used it on a regular basis before it finally ran out. Take it in and have it checked __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

01-13-2009, 07:10 PM	#4
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	same here! i didn't even know i had one! =P __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

01-13-2009, 07:19 PM	#6
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I'll test mine and not keep toping it off. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

01-13-2009, 08:23 PM	#7
PreciousPups4U I really LOVE this car!!! View User's Garage Drives: 08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington, SC USA Posts: 887	I don't think I have one either. Maybe it's a northern/cold weather thing? __________________ Cindy “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” - Will Rogers

01-13-2009, 05:55 PM	#3
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	I didn't even know there was a low washer indicator! My went bone dry without any warning.

01-13-2009, 07:16 PM	#5
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	mines on right now... maybe some area or location dont get them at all..

01-13-2009, 08:30 PM	#8
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Mine works fine - but I have the Cold Weather Package. Maybe that's the secret?

01-13-2009, 08:57 PM	#9
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	i think all canadian models have 'em....i have a bare bones yaris and i have an indicator __________________

01-13-2009, 09:00 PM	#10
jay Drives: 2006 Yaris LE 5dr AT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 41	In terms of the low washer fluid light behaviour: My low washer fluid light will flicker for awhile (when the fluid level jostles above/below the warning threshold). At this point there's 0.5L (not sure what that translates to in Monopoly Money) of fluid left in the tank, so there's no need to panic. There's ample time to refill at your leisure. Side note: I think I continued for a month once, after the low fluid warning. The front squirters stop spraying before the rear hatch one does... barber is correct - I have a Canadian spec model too, and all come by default w/the so-called "Cold Weather Package".

01-13-2009, 09:03 PM	#11
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	I think it's a cold weather package feature __________________

01-14-2009, 07:02 AM	#13
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	according to the technical manuals (for '07 model years anyway) only the cars with the cold weather package have them. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

01-14-2009, 08:48 AM	#15
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	must be a cost saving thing The Toyota Lord works in mysterious ways... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

01-14-2009, 09:47 AM	#16
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	With the "Cold Weather Pkg" you get a larger washer fluid tank with the sensor, this includes a heavier duty blower motor and starter I think-been awhile since I looked at my window sticker. Seems like it was $115 option.

01-14-2009, 01:17 PM	#18
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	Mine seems to come on at 1litre still in the carbouy but I have the Cold weather pkg - and its gonna be 40 below freezing this weekend. I aint getting in the car, staying close to the woodstove!

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