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[omegaman2]

this came on the other day and wnt go away header tank is full annd car did not freeze during cold snap?

[Richgm]

If you take the electrical plug off the expansion bottle and bridge the connections does the message go off then?

[TheBoy]

Check the float moves up and down freely.

If that doesn't cure it, then as said, bridge connections. If that cures it, buy a new washer bottle (£25+VAT trade from dealer).

[PhilRich]

It might simply be that the plug has come loose under the expansion bottle? Check that it is pushed fully home.

[TheBoy]

It might simply be that the plug has come loose under the expansion bottle? Check that it is pushed fully home.

I admire your optimism

[Andy B]

It might simply be that the plug has come loose under the expansion bottle? Check that it is pushed fully home.

I admire your optimism

that's just you're a 'half empty' kind of person! 

[omegaman2]

took plug off gave it wd 40  ,still no joy,didnt think of bridging gap,and i take it the plug sensor  is factory sealed

[Welung666]

took plug off gave it wd 40  ,still no joy,didnt think of bridging gap,and i take it the plug sensor  is factory sealed

Yes, moulded into the bottle unfortunately Not that expensive though

[omegaman2]

cheers guys ,once again a speedy and helpfull responce

[TheBoy]

took plug off gave it wd 40  ,still no joy,didnt think of bridging gap,and i take it the plug sensor  is factory sealed

Yes, moulded into the bottle unfortunately Not that expensive though

If the float is free to move up and down, it is possible to remove the sensor (reed switch) and repair the poor soldering, but if the switch itself is gone, not found a suitable replacement.

Its very difficult to remove the reed switch in one piece - its about 2" long, and must come out 100% striaght. Failure to keep it straight will snap the PCB.