3RZ windshield fluid reservoir

So we all know the 1st gens have a really crappy fluid reservoir. I see plenty of aftermarket options for the 5VZ-FE, but nothing for my 3RZ. Mine is cracked/low fluid indicator light always on, etc.

I never really use it anyways (empty currently), how could I go about completing the circuit/bypassing electrical so dash light goes off? I'd like to remove the entire reservoir as well since it's simply taking up space.

Unless there's a better relocation option I missed, then i'm all ears. Thanks!

 

You can get a decent replacement pretty cheap, but pretty sure you just need to disconnect the sensor and perhaps jump it with a wire. Frankly, I couldn't go without a washer, I use it all the time especially in the dirt. I like seeing where I am going.

 

Yeah I know replacements are cheap but they all hang just as low and crack just as easily. I could try to modify an aftermarket aluminum one, but not right now - too busy

 

Then just get an aftermarket one and put it in the engine bay. That is what most people do that need to move it for large wheels. My first one was good for 23 years so when it got brittle I didn't see a need to relocate it. The Taiwanese one that I used seems to be of similar quality. The sensor didn't fit for crap though, used some FIPG.

 

Lots of different universal reservoirs in different shapes and sizes on ebay. it gives you the option to relocate to wherever you have space

i stuck the factory washer pump into the side of an old Nalgene bottle and stuffed it in between the core support and 5vz factory airbox. has done the job for years now

 

If it's the usual toyota level sensor. Just spin it 180, it probably has a float switch.

 

Mine didn't fit because the hole was slightly too large...

 

here was my solution...

 

Now that I like!! compact and pretty simple

 

I got a little cube one like that in my baja bug. It works great. No level sensor, just a pump motor. Holds plenty of fluid and you can put it anywhere. just figure out how to defeat you level sensor or pull the bulb out of the dash if it even has a bulb and not an led.

 

Where can I get one of these?

 

This one is a good replacement

 

https://a.co/d/1E2RrAI

For 20 bucks you can’t beat it. And it’ll skeet washer fluid from here to ‘yonder. It’s impressively strong

 

Good looking out. Will also take a look at this one.

Thanks for the info. 20 bones its not bad at all

 

that's quite the endorsement

 

I made a new one that fits in the factory location using an aftermarket bottle and putting an extended neck on it.
For the level sensor, I found just leaving the wires disconnected and capped off the heat shrink made the light stay off.

 

Nice job on that. Looks good.

 

Don't forget the Honda Odyssey sprayers while you are 'in there', huge upgrade on the cheap, so much better.

 

I didn’t know this was a thing…

 

It's a glorious thing.

$20 2011-2013 Genuine Honda Odyssey Front Windshield Washer Nozzle 76810-TK8-A01

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIRXIN0

They have multiple spray points, it just covers the window much better, a worthy upgrade for sure. They just pop right in.