Dang it Ya'll

I was so excited to finally try to replace my wiper reservoir today.

Well, when I removed the OEM version, there were 2 separate connections. One for the motor and the other I believe is for a low fluid sensor. My Fleabay reservoir did not come with the extra hole for the sensor and after installing it I tested it and the wiper light is on but no fluid coming out. I hear the motor though.

Is there a way to bypass the sensor somehow or am I going to need the correct reservoir???

 

try connecting the sensor wires neg +pos

 

I could use a jumper wire to have them touch. That way I can keep the connector intact. Yes?

 

If you want to save the sensor and the connector for the sensor, cut the wires 3-6" inches away from the connector. That way, you can splice and reuse in the future if needed.

But, before you do any of this I recommend this:

1. Disconnect the washer fluid sensor connector from the sensor itself.

2. Depin the connector wires.

3. Jump the connector wires.

4. Test if the pump works with this method.

Once you're sure that the pump works when this is done, you can connect the two wires with a butt connector.

Also, it is possible that the sensor works in the reverse fashion. I.e. if there is fluid, the sensor disconnects a connection. And if there isn't fluid, the sensor makes a connection. In which case, you'd have to leave the wires disconnected.

I'm not sure how the sensor works on our Tacomas.

Simplest thing to do: see if pump works with sensor wires jumped or not jumped. Make the working solution permanent.

 

I'd use a hole saw to make a hole and seal it up with RTV, or just return the reservoir and get one with the sensor hole. I replaced mine in 2019, paid $60 or so for one that already had the hole. I personally wouldn't want to eliminate a feature that came with the truck unless I had a good reason to do so.