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It would seem my washer fluid tank just ate it.

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Old 09-30-2002, 05:37 AM
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Default It would seem my washer fluid tank just ate it.

I was up at H2O this weekend and noticed that my washer fluid light came on right after having used the washers so I just figured that it went below the sensor level. The next day I filled up the resevoir and eventually the light came back on without me ever using the washers.

We shall see what the dealer says about the whole thing tomorrow. (I already had an appt to address some vibration im getting at 75+ mph)

Just curious but has anyone ever had this happen WITHOUT it being a cracked tank?
Old 09-30-2002, 05:42 AM
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good. Yank it out, and make more room for the intercooler's exhaust flow!
Old 09-30-2002, 05:44 AM
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Default been there, done that...

mine went south earlier this summer. it cracked so bad (washer pump) that it just emptied the entire contents of the resevior onto my driveway.

dealer replaced under warranty.
Old 09-30-2002, 05:46 AM
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It's most likely the pump, not the tank
Old 09-30-2002, 05:54 AM
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Default Audi seems to have problems with pumps....

i also had the secondary water pump leak a while back also.

again, dealer replaced under warranty.
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I have that light on right now as well. Going back to dealer soon. No leaks yet.
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I had a leak at the connection between the hose and the bumper washer nozzels
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pump failure--blows all the washer fluid out in seconds! welcome to the club...
Old 09-30-2002, 06:35 AM
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Default yup... when will they do a recall??

I'll pre pretty upset if I have to keep paying to have my washer tank replaced once a year when I'm out of warranty... sounds like a "known" defect that should be addressed, no?
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I have a dealer appt on Wed for the same thing...


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