If for any reason you think disabling the wiper fluid sensor is hazardous, then this video is not for you. For everyone else, please enjoy!
Let me first say, that if you want to fix the root cause of this issue, the only way that I'm aware is to buy the Subaru windshield wiper fluid reservoir assembly and have someone install it or just take it to the dealership and have them take care of all of it. Given that this repair isn't all that cheap, I wanted a way to disable the warning light. Here's why I'm ok with having the sensor disabled:
1. Wiper fluid is not typically a life or death fluid in a vehicle.
2. A jug of extra wiper fluid can be carried in the trunk, so that if an urgent need arises, and you absolutely must refill your reservoir, you can do so.
3. Through good habits, I'm sure we can routinely top off our fluid, so that the fluid never runs low enough rendering the sensor not working a moot point.
Here are the tools needed:
1. Body fastener removal tools or a lot of patience, a flat blade screwdriver, and a pry bar
2. A large Philips screwdriver
3. A work light or flashlight to see up into the area beneath the reservoir
4. Electrical tape/scissors
Here are the steps for how I did this:
1. Locate the wiper fluid reservoir on the front driver's side of the Subaru Crosstrek.
2. Remove the one screw and several body fasteners that hold the plastic mud shield beneath the vehicle. You technically only need to remove a few fasteners to gain access to the bottom of the reservoir. There's a screw that also needs to be removed to gain access. Removing them all would work too, but it's just not necessary. I would remove the screw first, and then the ones closest to the front of the vehicle. There are others that will likely need to be removed, but play around and try to do the bear minimum because they are a pain without the right tools. There are lots of good youtube videos on how to remove these fasteners. The ideal way is to get the center part popped out, so that you can easily remove the whole fastener. A screwdriver and pry bar is what I used, but Amazon sells the right tools here: [ Ссылка ]
3. Once you have access, locate the wiring connector to the sensor as seen in the video.
4. Suppress the plastic tab on the electrical connector, and gently remove the connector. If it doesn't come out gently, you probably don't have the tab suppressed well enough.
5. Wrap the connector terminal in electrical tape to prevent damage or any moisture or debris from causing a short.
6. I also covered the reservoir sensor terminal with tape just to prevent any debris from getting into it.
7. Start the vehicle and see if the sensor is now disabled. Also verify that you didn't disable the wiper fluid pump. Check to make sure wiper fluid comes out of both the front and rear sprayers. If your sensor is off, and you've got working sprayers, please advance. If not, please look deeper into what may be wrong.
8. Replace the mud shield panel by inserting the lower part of the body fasteners first, followed by the peg that pops into the center of the lower part. Don't forget to insert the single metal screw that held the mud shield in place as well.
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