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    Default Intermittent Low Windshield Fluid Warning

    About once a day I get the "Low Windshield Washer Fluid" Message. The container is full, the connection good. Is there a standard thing to check - or is it just time to put a new sensor in the bottle.

    Anyone know how to get rid of the message withtout turning the car off ???
    Derek A.
    90 535i 5 Speed - Style 5 17"

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    Probably either a new sensor or clean up the existing sensor.

    Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA

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    Make sure the sensor is right-side-up and that the float is floating.
    Ryan
    1994 525iT

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    Default Does yours do it when braking hard?

    Hi,

    I have that problem too but it takes a slightly harder than normal stop to do it, like having to deal with a light that turned red at the wrong moment. Is yours acting the same way?

    Regards,
    Adnan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adnan
    Hi,

    I have that problem too but it takes a slightly harder than normal stop to do it, like having to deal with a light that turned red at the wrong moment. Is yours acting the same way?

    Regards,
    Adnan
    I think so - As I always notice it at stop lights. I guess the brakes are working good eh ????
    Derek A.
    90 535i 5 Speed - Style 5 17"

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    The sensor has a very particular orientation. I would guess that if its cocked even 15 degrees it will trip under a hard braking or acceleration session. (depending on which way its pointing) Make sure it sits 100% straight up and down. It fixed my problem.
    Derek A.
    90 535i 5 Speed - Style 5 17"

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