Wiper fluid light

[JoshsRam]

So, recently, my 2021 1500 CC is throwing the check wiper fluid light on the dash. I went ahead and filled it up but the light continues to come on every day. I don't want to hassle going back to the dealer at this point for something this non-important. Has anyone else had this happen and know an easy fix? Obviously this is nothing major so if I have to deal with it until I need to go back to the dealer for a bigger issue, so be it but I thought I'd ask in case others have had this happen.

 

[Daw14]

Are you sure you put it in the correct tank and not the coolant overflow by accident?

 

[MADDOG]

If you refilled it then you may need to have 3 key on/off cycles before the fault clears.

If the MIL doesn't clear once it's refilled then I suspect the sensor has failed.

 

[JoshsRam]

I'm pretty sure I filled the right reservoir but I'll double-check. It's definitely been more than 3 on/off cycles so I'm betting it's a sensor issue

 

[mikeru]

When the 5th gens first came out there were people claiming that certain types of washer fluid caused issues like this. I'm thinking it was the rain-x brand IIRC. What type of fluid are you using?

 

[DILLIGAF]

Get Normal washer fluid. The fancy ones **** with the sensors.

 

[shrubs]

Yeah. Heard of this oddity. Came across it when I was searching for info about swapping out my w/s washer fluid pump motor. (I did and it was a good fix)

Lots of posts about Rain-ex brand not being friendly to sensors within related posts. May be other brands too. Or the sensor is just flat out bad.

-got time use the search box on the forum.