Low Washer Fluid!!!

[sonic113]

Thanks guys.

I will keep this post updated on my progress.

[sonic113]

Derek

​just for reference do you know what length and thickness of wire you used?

just also wanted to know will this float sensor be ok for the job?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-MK2-2-5-ST-Hatch-Febi-Windscreen-Washer-Bottle-Water-Level-Sensor-/301395100623?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item462c8c43cf

[dezwez]

Derek

​just for reference do you know what length and thickness of wire you used?

just also wanted to know will this float sensor be ok for the job?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-MK2-2-5-ST-Hatch-Febi-Windscreen-Washer-Bottle-Water-Level-Sensor-/301395100623?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item462c8c43cf

yes that's the right sensor as for the wire I just match it with a old ford loom not that up on sizes of wires maybe some one can let us no

[mrmetallica]

Derek

​just for reference do you know what length and thickness of wire you used?

just also wanted to know will this float sensor be ok for the job?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-MK2-2-5-ST-Hatch-Febi-Windscreen-Washer-Bottle-Water-Level-Sensor-/301395100623?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item462c8c43cf

just match whats already there.its only an earth wire

[Paisleyjim]

I thought all models of focus came with washer fluid level low warning light. Mines the basic model and even I have it

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[mrmetallica]

I thought all models of focus came with washer fluid level low warning light. Mines the basic model and even I have it

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mines a titanium and i had to add the wire and float

[Paisleyjim]

mines a titanium and i had to add the wire and float

mibby it was an added option for it we. It got built

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[artscot79]

Originally I believe it was only on the climate model but an added extra on other models

[Paisleyjim]

It's a stupid thing not to include it as standard.

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[dezwez]

cost me about £10 to do it I wonder what ford would charge :o

[sonic113]

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

Derek when you bought your float sensor did you get a sealing washer with it?

if not after your drilled your washer bottle did you just insert the float sensor or did you use a washer to seal it against leaks?

Thanks

[mrmetallica]

Derek when you bought your float sensor did you get a sealing washer with it?

if not after your drilled your washer bottle did you just insert the float sensor or did you use a washer to seal it against leaks?

Thanks

you would need to use the sealing washer other wise would just leak

[dezwez]

go to ford and buy the pump washer grommet there £2.00 plus vat don't ask for the sensor level one

as they don't sell it on its own. this fits just as well I used a saw dill bit the type you get with

reversing sensor to cut the hole in the tank I think it 20 mm or so then I used a bit of sealant but

I did not need it. There is a mesh at one end just pull it a way .Hope this helps

[sonic113]

go to ford and buy the pump washer grommet there £2.00 plus vat don't ask for the sensor level one

as they don't sell it on its own. this fits just as well I used a saw dill bit the type you get with

reversing sensor to cut the hole in the tank I think it 20 mm or so then I used a bit of sealant but

I did not need it. There is a mesh at one end just pull it a way .Hope this helps

Thanks

I will call into my local ford maybe next week when I'm past and see about the pump washer seal.

Thanks again.

[dezwez]

my Low Washer Fluid light just come on with a chime for the first time

today so the wire I found is the right one well pleased and it didn't cost that much to do