sonic113 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 try looking in the passenger foot well.behind the carpet at the connectors.you should see a black with orange strip wire ,if its one side of the plug and not the other then you know the wires not there to the wash bottle Thanks for the tip.I will have a check tomorrow and see if its there. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 My Mk2.5 Zetec doesn't have this to my knowledge, I ran out of washer fluid the other day and nothing except the lack of screen wash alerted me to this. Not sure that I can be bothered with retrofitting it though, seems like a lot of faff. Sent via the 'Clacks' GNU STP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I find it annoying tbf... Pings and brings up the exclamation mark as if theres a major fault, always makes me jump! Thinking about it though, I get through quite a bit of screenwash as I have the HID Xenons with headlight washers, wondered if it was only fitted to ones with Xenons maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 mine pings and tells me low wash i love it.did it on my escort back in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Its handy my mates focus didn't have it or so he thought truth is he did but the float with the sensor was upside down so didn't give a warning when it was low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurswes Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 My 55 plate(late 2005) Zetec climate has the low screen wash message, But my mums 06 Zetec c max doesn't I don't think Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 anyone got a picture of the wire that comes from the passager fuse box I cant find no plug with a black with orange strip wire on any. Or does any one no what fuse number it comes from thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 anyone got a picture of the wire that comes from the passager fuse box I cant find no plug with a black with orange strip wire on any. Or does any one no what fuse number it comes from thanks it doesnt come from the fuse box.it comes from the speedo connector and goes to the connector in the passenger footwell behind the carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 it doesnt come from the fuse box.it comes from the speedo connector and goes to the connector in the passenger footwell behind the carpet.I pulled the carpet from the passenger side and I don't see any wire or plug there is a thick rubber mating behind the carpet but I don't think I can move it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Spillett Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Here you go guys: I have pinched a picture from eBay to avoid taking my car to bits again! Thistank is from a C Max but they are very similar. Personally I found it easier to look for the plug and socketin the top of the drivers wing (assuming right hand drive) near the washerbottle itself. This is the end of the line for all of the required wiring. It cariesthe wires for the washer pump and level sensor. The short loom that plugs into it(clipped around the tank itself) is usually missing the wires to the levelsensor if your car has never had one. I recommend you try to get the “y” shapedloom to feed both when you get your sensor or you will need to splice the wiresinto the cars loom. You can see the black washer pump on the left hand end, the float sensor inthe middle and the multi pin plug on the right hand end. The best way of checking for sure is by taking off the frontdrivers side wheel arch liner, you can then clearly see the tank fitted aroundthe wheel arch like a banana. If there is a level sensor fitted it will beright in front of you, if not there is a very obvious flat spot in the mouldingthan can be drilled out to take one. Taking off the wheel arch liner requiresremoving the wheel for ease of access. When I did mine I took the tank rightout so I could give it a good clean. H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I pulled the carpet from the passenger side and I don't see any wire or plug there is a thick rubber mating behind the carpet but I don't think I can move it that is where the plugs are,behind the mating just dont be shy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'm hopeing to get around this weekend to check mine for wiring at the bottle as I can't find any thing behind the carpet myself when I looked. Weather has not been great and been late when I get in but hopefully I will get a chance and take a few pics in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 that is where the plugs are,behind the mating just dont be shy with itok thanks I will give it a go later and let you no how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 any idea which side in passage side its near ie to the left of more to the right or centre as the rubber mat is a pain to get out seem ever ting is holding it in thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 He fellas Finally got a chance today to remove the wheel liner and take a look at the washer bottle. Bad news for me is that I don't think I have the wiring installed. Only wires going to the washer bottle are for the pump and are colored yellow/black and white /black. So next question is what do I need for this mod? I know I need the float sensor with rubber washer and wiring plug but where do I run the new length of wire from the float sensor to and where do I connect it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Spillett Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 If you pick up the new wiring loom (mine was coded 3M5T-F221050-BE and was from a c max not a focus but will work just as well) it replaces you existing wiring from the mulitpin plug attached to the tank that feeds the pump. The new loom is "Y" shaped and feeds the pump and sensor, it is literally plug and play. have a look at the picture in my previous post and you will see it clipped to the tank along with some of the water pipes. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Right here we go I found this plug behind the passenger side kick panel so I connected the low fluid sensor to the black with orange strip wire and ground and it seems to work. I had to set it with elmconfig so I got the message low fluid warning anyway I have put a link to the picture witch has a arrow showing the black with orange strip wire can anyone confirm that this is the right plug thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Dezwez I just had a look behind the passenger side kickplate and have spotted an orange and black wire in among the loom of wires. Is this the same on you wired to? I think I only have it running into the top of the plug but it doesn't come out the bottom of it so I guess the float wire must Run from the washer bottle to this orange and black ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 yes that's the same as I had it just run it at the bottom of the plug so I threaded a small wire tie though it to make sure it went though a empty socket I connected the sensor to it and it seems to work ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Right here we go I found this plug behind the passenger side kick panel so I connected the low fluid sensor to the black with orange strip wire and ground and it seems to work. I had to set it with elmconfig so I got the message low fluid warning anyway I have put a link to the picture witch has a arrow showing the black with orange strip wire can anyone confirm that this is the right plug thanks http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/dezwez1/IMG_20150523_133805_zpslhctirad.jpg thats the right plug by the looks of it. just connect a wire in the emty hole in the other connector that doesnt have one run it through the fire wall up to the wash bottle.the float has to pins coming out you connect from the plug in foot well to one of the pins and the other pin goes to an earth point.dont make the hole in the bottle too big or you will get leaks.and thats it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Great job fellas I was worrying I might not be fit to get this mod sinch not having the original wiring so very happy now lol! Does any of you know what the correct thickness of wire is to use and where the best place to earth to is? Would it be handy just to run two wires from the float to the passenger side and connect one to the orange /black and then ground the other at the passenger side footwell? I will have to get some of this gathered up now and get started on this little mod. I take it the float just goes into the bottle where there is an kind of circular mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 thats the right plug by the looks of it. just connect a wire in the emty hole in the other connector that doesnt have one run it through the fire wall up to the wash bottle.the float has to pins coming out you connect from the plug in foot well to one of the pins and the other pin goes to an earth point.dont make the hole in the bottle too big or you will get leaks.and thats itgreat thanks a lot for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 this is what I've done After I found the wire for the low fluid sensor I run a new wire from it to the big rubber grommet behind the fuse box in to the engine bay I put some silicon seal on the grommet to keep out any water I then run it over to d/side wing and connected to the bottle there is a handy earth connection under that wing so I took my ground of that as for the rubber grommet around The switch I used a wash pump washer it cost £2.00 plus vat from ford they only sell that on its own you have to cut away the filter like mesh at the bottom of this rubber its not hard If you want the sensor rubber you have to buy it all £48.00 + vat. I cut the hole in the side of the tank with a Rear Parking Sensors saw that you get with that kit. 20mm I think but test it first on an old plastic can antifreeze can is good hope this helps someone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 made my connection pins out of two old power pack pins off a desktop computer crushed them to right size then used shrink raps on the wires connected them and fill the plug end with glue left to set then put a big shrink rap around the hole thing works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Great job fellas I was worrying I might not be fit to get this mod sinch not having the original wiring so very happy now lol! Does any of you know what the correct thickness of wire is to use and where the best place to earth to is? Would it be handy just to run two wires from the float to the passenger side and connect one to the orange /black and then ground the other at the passenger side footwell? I will have to get some of this gathered up now and get started on this little mod. I take it the float just goes into the bottle where there is an kind of circular mark? yes in the side just look at the picture a few post back by Harry Spillett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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