Stariontastic Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I have two Starions. One '87 and one '88. The "wash" dash light is on in both cars (and has been since I bought them.) While driving the '88 the other night, the light went off a couple of times, possibly when hitting bumps in the road and came back on. Of course, checked the front and back fluid levels in both cars and the lights are still on in both. I'm sure there must be a sensor in each tank. Probably would be good to replace them if they are available. This must be a common problem if both cars are doing the same thing. If anyone has any advice as far as availability or replacement tips or if the sensors are even at fault for the newbie, I'd really appreciate it!Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Its switch under the paintjob that is forced closed when too much dirt is on the car. Wash it and light should go off.. Actually sorry man just messing here is the answer http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=135665 I say ditch the sensors and just ground them out. Edited February 3, 2014 by JohnnyWadd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stariontastic Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I know! The car is clean so the light should go out, right? I did a little research and found the front tank is the only one with a sensor. I'm going to ground the white / blue wire that goes to the to the sensor and that annoying light should go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cturbo Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 i just removed the bulb.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stariontastic Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Pulled the battery, tray and washer tank today. On the bottom, there is a sending unit (float) for the "wash" light. Pulled the rubber unit out of the tank and it's basically disintegrated inside. I reinstalled it in the tank and pulled one of the sending unit's wires from the 4 pin connector that is located by the corner above the battery tray. I pushed the tab on the terminal to pull it out of the connector and taped it off so that it could be put back in if necessary. No cut wires and the light is OFF. Glad I pulled the tray too, pretty nasty with road debris underneath. The car will be a little faster now with the dirt gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Pulled the battery, tray and washer tank today. On the bottom, there is a sending unit (float) for the "wash" light. Pulled the rubber unit out of the tank and it's basically disintegrated inside. I reinstalled it in the tank and pulled one of the sending unit's wires from the 4 pin connector that is located by the corner above the battery tray. I pushed the tab on the terminal to pull it out of the connector and taped it off so that it could be put back in if necessary. No cut wires and the light is OFF. Glad I pulled the tray too, pretty nasty with road debris underneath. The car will be a little faster now with the dirt gone. Excellent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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