sonic113 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Is it possible to get the low washer fluid warning to work on the focus? I think I read somewhere that some people added in a sensor to the washer bottle or something. I did activate it through elmconfig but the Low washer fluid message stayed on the dash screen even after I topped it up with 2 litres of water so I turned it back of again. Has anyone got any tips or guides for this mod or what to check for as it would be great to see when the washers need a top up rather than wait until they run dry lol! :) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHead1979 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 It works on my MK2 & I've next seen lots of people on here starting topics with issues around this. Has it ever worked on your car or has it always been 'broken'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 cheak under front right wing behind the liner to see if you have the wiring if you do get the sensor off e bay then turn it on with elmconfig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Ford removed this option on the Focus MK2 from a certain production date. As far as I know the MK2.5 did never had this option. How easy it is to retrofit the low washer fluid warning depends on what parts are actually pre-fitted to the car. In some rare cases all parts are already present and this function only needs to be activated in the instrument cluster configuration. In other cases the sensor is the only missing part and needs to be installed. There are also cases where both the sensor and the wiring in the engine bay are missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 My Mk2.5 has the low washer warning... It is an early one being an '08 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IINexusII Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 i have it on mine, muhahaha! it definately is a good thing to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 My Mk2.5 has the low washer warning... It is an early one being an '08 though.Your car may have the low washer warning system because it has the Titanium X trim level. In the Netherlands the Titanium X was not available. The highest MK2.5 trim level in the Netherlands was the Titanium which did not have the low washer warning system. My old 2005 Focus MK2 did have the low washer warning system and my current 2013 Focus MK3 does also have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Going to check mine out soon but its there on elmconfig I am sure its got the wiring hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 it is easy to get working your self.ive done it on my titanium focus fl .all i needed was the float for washer bottle and a lenght of wire. the wheel arch drivers side needs removing with the bottle.put a hole in the bottle to take the float ,look on internet for pics where it goes.then you need to conect a wire from the connector run it along the back of engin bay and through the fire wall into the pasenger foot well .one of the connectors behind the carpet has the wire that goes to the clocks,i think its black with orange stripe. connect to that and turn on with elm.nearly forgot you need to run a wire from the plug under the wing to earth hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Going to check mine out soon but its there on elmconfig I am sure its got the wiring hope so Every Focus MK2/MK2.5 instrument cluster has this option (but in many cases it is not active). This option can be retrofitted to every Focus MK2/MK2.5. I retrofitted this option on a several different Focus MK2/MK2.5 versions. About 50% of these cars did have the wiring. The other 50% did not have the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 don't sound that hard to put in myself I will see what they cost on the bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 i never had the wire from the plug under the wheel arch to the passenger footwell so added it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Your car may have the low washer warning system because it has the Titanium X trim level. In the Netherlands the Titanium X was not available. The highest MK2.5 trim level in the Netherlands was the Titanium which did not have the low washer warning system.Technically mine is just a Titanium...but with the X pack added as an option so I kinda decided it should be a Titanium X. I thought the X pack was only the heated leathers though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks fellas for the replys. I guess I will have to take off the driver side wheel arch and check if there is any wiring or plugs wrapped up and hidden away. If I get a chance over the weekend I will check it out and get back to you all. In the main time does anyone have a link to what is needed to add this (the sensor part) and Amy kind of guide to fit it as this may help myself and others who want to fit at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 one of these and some wire and conecters that will fit into the plugs each end make sure your float has the rubber to seal into the bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 All the focus climate had them if poss easier to just take the whole lot from a zetec climate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 one of these and some wire and conecters that will fit into the plugs each end make sure your float has the rubber to seal into the bottle float.JPG Anyone have a link of where to get the full float and sealing rubber e bay just seems to sell the floats thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 As Artscot said why dont you just get the complete unit from a breakers yard? Probably be cheaper and less hassle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 no breaker yards near me miles away cost me more in fuel just wondering if main dealer will have the rubber seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 They should have the seals but you never know when they will make you buy the whole unit! Worth checking it out though. Keep an eye on eBay too for the full bottle with all the bits included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 yes more that likey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 how about fords.cant cost that much surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Spillett Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hi guys, I did this recently on my 2007 Focus Ghia. As has been mentioned before youcan get a generic float switch from eBay for about £7 but the problem is I dontthink they come with the grommet (which is an odd shape, like an O ring butwith a flat on one side). I would have preferred to get a new switch but couldn’tfind anyone to sell me the grommet (apart from Ford but that is always a lastresort, I am not made of money!) Luckily I have a scrap yard nearby so I was able to get the float switch, grommet(and loom, see below) from an old C Max. For £5 Whether you get a new float switch or an old one save yourself some hassleand make sure you also get the short loom that feeds the float switch andwasher pump (mine was: 3M5T-F221050-BE but this wasnt off a Focus). There is a multipinplug under the plastic trim panel surrounding the washer bottle filler. This willplug into the loom that feeds your washer pump. If the car has never beenfitted with a level sensor this short loom will be missing the wires for thefloat switch. If you get the new loom it is a very easy job. You will have todrill a hole in the tank for the float switch but this is very obviouslymarked. Then it is just one “tick” on ELMCONFIG and you are done, a very cheapand satisfying job! Now I need to sort out my bluetooth / voice control problems... Harry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi guys, I did this recently on my 2007 Focus Ghia. As has been mentioned before you can get a generic float switch from eBay for about £7 but the problem is I dont think they come with the grommet (which is an odd shape, like an O ring but with a flat on one side). I would have preferred to get a new switch but couldn’t find anyone to sell me the grommet (apart from Ford but that is always a last resort, I am not made of money!) Luckily I have a scrap yard nearby so I was able to get the float switch, grommet (and loom, see below) from an old C Max. For £5 Whether you get a new float switch or an old one save yourself some hassle and make sure you also get the short loom that feeds the float switch and washer pump (mine was: 3M5T-F221050-BE but this wasnt off a Focus). There is a multipin plug under the plastic trim panel surrounding the washer bottle filler. This will plug into the loom that feeds your washer pump. If the car has never been fitted with a level sensor this short loom will be missing the wires for the float switch. If you get the new loom it is a very easy job. You will have to drill a hole in the tank for the float switch but this is very obviously marked. Then it is just one “tick” on ELMCONFIG and you are done, a very cheap and satisfying job! Now I need to sort out my Bluetooth / voice control problems... Harry Great advice fella. I must get a look at mine this week to see if I have the wiring in the existing loom first then I can make a list of what materials I need from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmetallica Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Great advice fella. I must get a look at mine this week to see if I have the wiring in the existing loom first then I can make a list of what materials I need from there. 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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