Subaru windshield washer fluid light stays on

Unfortunately common problem with some late Subaru vehicles

[@aurorakins]

Pro tip: the sensor might be stuck, crawl underneath your car, find where the sensor is plugged in, smack it a bunch of times. It fixed mine. Cheers!

[@dja66762]

Yes we have done that but then it returns shortly. What then?

[@studiomtn]

@@dja66762replace the sensor...

[@ww7116]

I had same issue after I let reservoir go empty. The sensor may have been clogged from using Rain-X washer fluid also. But I solved it by pouring a kettle full of hot water, not boiling, into reservoir half full of washer fluid. Waited a few minutes and then ran the washer front and back. Solved!

[@Kaz8693]

I don't understand, you let it go empty first then filled it halfway with washer fluid? Then added hot water?

[@cementheed]

@@Kaz8693 Yes, when it ran empty it got stuck; fill it half-way with new fluid, then add hot water - it should free up the stuck float.

[@General_Crock]

Note, the fact that you are not imagining this fault in no way means you are not crazy. You may still be.

[@keenanpasha3391]

I used 1/2 inch plastic transparent pipe for aquarium, insert the pipe into the half full reservoir and blow couple of time. A problem resolved. I found that trick in one of the youtube,

[@user-go7vy8mn9x]

Another nail in the coffin of my 2018 Subaru. I was already unhappy that the clock does not automatically change time between standard and daylight saving. Dumping this beast and going back to a Toyota ASAP.

[@andrewsegovia1226]

My 2017 Forester Premium just started having that problem. I just topped it off and if that doesn't work I'm disconnecting the sensor. Never had that function with any of my other cars. Won't be a loss.

[@BK-to5fz]

Thanks for this info - have a 2014 Outback, and it just started happening!

[@andrewkim6037]

Same here. 2014 Outback, and I get the light now too.

[@twurfer]

I’m a 2014 Outback owner too, and this started happening a couple months ago. The wiper reservoir is full, but the light on the dash won’t turn off

[@Nepomenik]

The same with me, Outback 2014. Light is on and the local Subaru dealership asked 350 bucks to change the reservoir. :(

[@mapmgr]

Thank you. Light on with a 2013 Legacy. Poured a gallon of wiper fluid in; didn’t hear any leaks below. Figured the light would go out on its own eventually like the TPMS. Thought I had a cracked container.

[@petset77]

There's a youtube video showing how to unplug the sensor. No, the light won't come on if you actually run out of fluid, but the irritating, constant dash light won't be an issue. This channel is full of useful information, and I'm subscribed. But something like a dash light for washer fluid is best "fixed" by removing the alert. Just check your fluid and keep the reservoir topped off, or check the regularly broken "Y" connector for the fluid hose to the spray nozzles if you're not getting spray.

[@elietan8254]

May i have the video where the connector is??

[@petset77]

@@elietan8254, I'll look for it, but it's been a year or so since I watched it (when my wife's car had sprayer issues). It's under the plastic trim piece just below the windshield. You have to remove the two smaller end pieces to get the large center one off. Following the fluid hose will lead you right to it. ....if I find the video, I'll share the link.

[@drama2u]

There should be a recall for this problem.

[@tousshong9438]

Man thank you for the information but that water inside your reservoir is really dirty. I can see stuff floating around. But anyway, I have the same problem and it's winter here in Minnesota and I do not want to fix or removed the bottle to replace the sensor. Subaru should fix this problem for use with the technical bulletin since they know it's a design defects. No way this should go out like this, period!!

[@petset77]

Agree. My wife has a '13 Crosstrek. The reservoir has turned loose from the filler neck and is floating around down in the recesses. It's still winter up here in the mountains in Colorado, so I haven't taken it apart yet. I can't imagine this car is the only one with the problem since everything is plastic. Overall it's a good car, but the valve spring recall came after one broke on hers, and it has the typical "over 100k miles" mysterious oil usage- it doesn't smoke to suggest it's burning oil and it doesn't drip. I regularly check and top off the oil, since the flat four can't ever run low without serious damage. The most concerning problem is that the horn doesn't honk (unless the panic alarm gets accidentally pressed on the key). We've had a couple of near misses in parking lots because the horn is mute at the steering wheel. Good luck with yours. ...My wife still loves the car.

[@nightmarecivic]

2013 Subaru outback. New owner I thought I was going nuts

[@chocolatte8301]

This just started with my 2013 outback

[@G8GTJav]

Thanks. Was hoping there was a simple reset procedure. Oh well, known issue. Hopefully, reservoir is easy to remove and replace.

[@sweetpaintedlady42]

Thank you for validating my experience!

[@vantom6194]

i have this on my 2014 Forester XT after couple of hours it will be gone.. its just annoying considering i always use specific windshield wash

[@walterbobruk2310]

Just unplug the sensor or forget it is on.. check your fluid every time you check you oil.. duh.. so simple.. I saw napa has a sensor replacement fot $7...other thing your float inside could be stuck cause of dirt accumulation when filling.. so you could remove, clean and test it out of the vehicie to see if it floats or is sunk to the bottom

[@calebcolon5144]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@solardiver7]

Just unplug the sensor. It worked on my 2019 MX-5

[@adriang1]

2019 Subaru Outback less than 40k KMs. Seems to have just happened on mine too.

[@jackbradley6042]

Have you ever heard of wind noise coming from driver side in 2016 Subaru Legacy?

[@Semaj.18272]

Yessssssss

[@CotyWK]

Playback speed 1.25x thank me later

[@vanderveengolf]

Hahaha, thanks

[@DiLorenzo04]

Doing God's work 🙏

[@philg2480]

So you made a video to tell us it was broken? Thanks?

[@traceyoung5592]

Wow, I feel so much better now

[@fountainman010]

Thanks for the video

[@lostboybob]

2017 Forester... had my windshield replaced and next thing I know this low windshield solvent light is on .....and apparently won't turn off..... can't imagine what could have happened... any ideas anyone ?

[@silentslayer569]

Have it on 2018 Forester 2.5i

[@garymoore3446]

Thank you brother

[@TheYounsibad]

I have the same problem with my impreza sedan manual 2014. Don't you think that the deal should fix it free of charge?

[@tousshong9438]

Same here after my tank went empty and I refilled it then the light did not go off. Did you find a fix for it or you going to buy the stupid sensor. It's okay but just annoying seeing the idiot light on the dash.

[@tousshong9438]

I just unplug the sensor connecting harness from the bottom of the reservoir and the annoying warning light on the dash is now off since I don't care to know when the tank is empty. I'll know when it's empty when there's no fluid coming out when try to use it. LOL

[@TheYounsibad]

@@tousshong9438 I refilled the tank and the light disappeared !but yes seeing the light was a visual disturbance

[@tousshong9438]

@@TheYounsibad Nice to know that your 2014 still works and my 2015 is now malfunction. LOL Anyway, accessing the reservoir was easy so if I decided to replace the sensor it will be easy. I did see a used sensor on eBay for $20 but I'm okay as of now. Don't need the idiot light to tell me the tank is empty. LOL Best of luck to you.

[@vive7c]

I have this issue on my 2017 WRX.

[@josephcatalan3161]

Thank you

[@lytnin88]

That can't be a Japanese accent.

[@maxpower001]

Sounds like borats cousin

[@dymsza]

Thanks again:) when you going to back with your benz youtube

[@jtlansang4653]

can i just unplug the sensor? will the light go out?

[@tousshong9438]

Don't think so, my 2015 impreza reservoir just got empty, I refilled it like this guy did and the stupid light stay on too. Was searching on here hoping to find a fix like resetting it but as he mention, we cannot reset the shit and had to go buy a 100$ worth of sensor. Stupid Subaru..

[@tousshong9438]

Jt Lansang, I was wrong. You can just unplug the connector from the bottom of the reservoir and the warning light will disappear from the dash. That's how I did it to my 2015 Impreza where I don't care because Ill know when the tank is empty when there's no fluid come out. LOL

[@aleclopez-rodriguez4532]

@@tousshong9438 ayo where is the connector? You go through the wheel well or?

[@naoufel2000]

I want that 3 minutes of my life back.

[@uncleandy7983]

You mean that the TSB number, location of the sensor, and the price weren't enough for you? Did you expect the man to come replace yours or something?

[@nikolapreradovic331]

I got same problem with my Subaru Legacy 2015.It has to be recall from Samsung

[@nikesbeast]

2018 wrx for me

[@genevox2941]

i wasted 3:45 of my life here😑 video offers No solution to DiY

[@kendallevans4079]

You need sub-titles. Your accent is too heavy for N. Americans

[@heather9236]

No it’s not 😂