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Windshield washer fluid warning
The washer fluid warning does not turn off even though the reservoir has been filled to the top.
I haven't been able to check, but unless the sensor is kaput, has anyone else experienced this problem when adding yellow tinted washer fluid? I know the fluid that came with the car was pink, and I've used blue before and the fluid warning went away after refilling. Could the car not be able to detect yellow fluid?
I haven't been able to check, but unless the sensor is kaput, has anyone else experienced this problem when adding yellow tinted washer fluid? I know the fluid that came with the car was pink, and I've used blue before and the fluid warning went away after refilling. Could the car not be able to detect yellow fluid?
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i've posted this before but...the washer fluid sensors in these cars are unbelievably sensitive. there is too much alcohol content in most washer fluids and they cause the sensor to throw errors. cut the fluid with a little mineral water, the light will go off and you won't have to waste time at the dealership!
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i've posted this before but...the washer fluid sensors in these cars are unbelievably sensitive. there is too much alcohol content in most washer fluids and they cause the sensor to throw errors. cut the fluid with a little mineral water, the light will go off and you won't have to waste time at the dealership!
Actually good to know, I've ordered the W204 without heated washer system and we may have cold winter nights, some ethanol based "antifreeze" is a must.
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
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The washer fluid warning does not turn off even though the reservoir has been filled to the top.
I haven't been able to check, but unless the sensor is kaput, has anyone else experienced this problem when adding yellow tinted washer fluid? I know the fluid that came with the car was pink, and I've used blue before and the fluid warning went away after refilling. Could the car not be able to detect yellow fluid?
I haven't been able to check, but unless the sensor is kaput, has anyone else experienced this problem when adding yellow tinted washer fluid? I know the fluid that came with the car was pink, and I've used blue before and the fluid warning went away after refilling. Could the car not be able to detect yellow fluid?
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The washer fluid warning does not turn off even though the reservoir has been filled to the top.
I haven't been able to check, but unless the sensor is kaput, has anyone else experienced this problem when adding yellow tinted washer fluid? I know the fluid that came with the car was pink, and I've used blue before and the fluid warning went away after refilling. Could the car not be able to detect yellow fluid?
I haven't been able to check, but unless the sensor is kaput, has anyone else experienced this problem when adding yellow tinted washer fluid? I know the fluid that came with the car was pink, and I've used blue before and the fluid warning went away after refilling. Could the car not be able to detect yellow fluid?
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I bought the windshiled fluid refill from my MB dealer. The refill was concentrated and came in a small tube (about the size of a big fountain pen.)
Just add the refill into one gallon of water (I use an empty one gallon milk jug), and then pour it into the car's windshield fluid reservior. Done.
I bought a few of those refills from the dealer, they come in handy and work pretty well.
Regards,
Just add the refill into one gallon of water (I use an empty one gallon milk jug), and then pour it into the car's windshield fluid reservior. Done.
I bought a few of those refills from the dealer, they come in handy and work pretty well.
Regards,
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Yellow Washer
Well, same thing happen to me. The other day I put in Yellow Washer Fluid and the sensor was still detecting Low Washer Levels. Today I added half of a gallon of blue washer and the warning isn't there anymore...
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2013 C300 Sport Black Darth V3.0
My 2011 just started this but only when the car is below 32 degrees. It has MB fluid in it. Car goes in for it's second A service on Tuesday so I will mention it. Will most likely be trading it in around May anyway.
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Just had this issue fixed on my C350 today they said the connector pin was bad. Whenever the temperature dropped the notification came on. Not a big deal but annoying