Washer fluid

scorpio stu · Nov 8th, 2019, 10:05

Washer fluid light is on the dash but the bottle is full ?

Clan · Nov 8th, 2019, 10:45

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Originally Posted by scorpio stu

Washer fluid light is on the dash but the bottle is full ?

you need a new float switch

myfirstv70 · Nov 10th, 2019, 17:18

I think there is a filter 3-4'' down from the neck of the bottle which gets clogged....so you think its full but theres only a few inches in the top....seem to recall its an easy job.
HTH,
Nobby

Clan · Nov 10th, 2019, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstv70

I think there is a filter 3-4'' down from the neck of the bottle which gets clogged....so you think its full but theres only a few inches in the top....seem to recall its an easy job.
HTH,
Nobby

that can happen on older cars where bacteria has built up . Volvo spirit based wash fluid kills bacteria ...

Polo on · Dec 1st, 2019, 11:20

I have this problem. I have to put 2 mugfulls in to fill to the brim and get the light to go out (why do they put a bright orange exclamation mark in the middle of the display just for this?).
Anybody know an easy way to get at this thing? It's all a bit tight in that corner (think I lost 3 fingers changing the indicator bulb there one day).
Also, does anyone know if you can turn the exclamation mark off in Vida Dice as I have one of these, and am getting better at using it.

Cheers,

Great forum - but please everyone; if you fix a problem you've asked about on here, please remember to come back and close off the thread telling everyone what fixed the issue.

scorpio stu · Dec 3rd, 2019, 09:58

I've kept the bottle topped up and the lights not been back on.

MarvinMitt · Dec 4th, 2019, 11:30

There's a breather hose for the air to get out from the container.
If it's clogged then the bottom container will have air in it.
To clean and reposition the breather you need to remove the filler neck (IIRC it's a single torx bit next to the filler cap to undo)

scorpio stu · Dec 4th, 2019, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarvinMitt

There's a breather hose for the air to get out from the container.
If it's clogged then the bottom container will have air in it.
To clean and reposition the breather you need to remove the filler neck (IIRC it's a single torx bit next to the filler cap to undo)

Thank you

Nov 8th, 2019, 10:05	#1
scorpio stu Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 07:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex	Washer fluid Washer fluid light is on the dash but the bottle is full ? __________________ Current cars: 2004 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Petrol 2002 V70 Petrol Triumph Sprint ST1050 Previous Volvos :2001 v70 2002 v770 244GLT saloon 244GLT Estate 740 gle saloon 760 turbo saloon 480 es.

Nov 10th, 2019, 17:18	#3
myfirstv70 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:24 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln	Another option..... I think there is a filter 3-4'' down from the neck of the bottle which gets clogged....so you think its full but theres only a few inches in the top....seem to recall its an easy job. HTH, Nobby

Dec 1st, 2019, 11:20	#5
Polo on Junior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2020 17:12 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Didcot	I have this problem. I have to put 2 mugfulls in to fill to the brim and get the light to go out (why do they put a bright orange exclamation mark in the middle of the display just for this?). Anybody know an easy way to get at this thing? It's all a bit tight in that corner (think I lost 3 fingers changing the indicator bulb there one day). Also, does anyone know if you can turn the exclamation mark off in Vida Dice as I have one of these, and am getting better at using it. Cheers, Great forum - but please everyone; if you fix a problem you've asked about on here, please remember to come back and close off the thread telling everyone what fixed the issue. __________________ Current: 2001 Volvo V70 SE Auto LPG, and a cheap folding bike. Previously: Honda CR-V, Jaguar XJ8, XK8 , Vauxhall Zafira, Several Honda Civics, Golf GTI Cabrio, Fiestas and old Minis

Dec 3rd, 2019, 09:58	#6
scorpio stu Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 07:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex	I've kept the bottle topped up and the lights not been back on. __________________ Current cars: 2004 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Petrol 2002 V70 Petrol Triumph Sprint ST1050 Previous Volvos :2001 v70 2002 v770 244GLT saloon 244GLT Estate 740 gle saloon 760 turbo saloon 480 es.

Dec 4th, 2019, 11:30	#7
MarvinMitt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 21:18 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tartu	There's a breather hose for the air to get out from the container. If it's clogged then the bottom container will have air in it. To clean and reposition the breather you need to remove the filler neck (IIRC it's a single torx bit next to the filler cap to undo) __________________ 2002 V70 D5

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