Vw windshield washer indicator light - 2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.8

What is it leaking? oil, coolant, trans fluid? windshield washer fluid?

Did they connect the power to the pump?
yes it could be a fuse.

A 2012 should be under warranty . These cars have to be scanned when lights come on usually because of their computers. It could be as simple as a reset, but I would take it to the dealer, or try running the fluid low purposely, and filling it up again as they may have a float inside the washer resevior sticking, Toyota is good to fix their customers up, if all else fails, I would bring it in. Hope this was helpful

Windshield Washer Pump Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the bolts.
   
   
3. Position the pump and reservoir aside.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the washer hose.
6. Remove the pump and reservoir.
7. Remove the washer pump.

WARNING
Windshield washer solution contains methanol which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of washer solution container.
NOTE: Windshield washer fluid should be collected in a container after the windshield washer hose is disconnected.
To Install:
WARNING
Windshield washer solution contains methanol which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of washer solution container.

1. Install washer pump in reservoir.
2. Install washer pump reservoir assembly.
3. Connect washer hose.
4. Connect washer electrical connector.
5. Install air cleaner assembly.

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The windshield wiper fluid pump is located in the tank which is not in the heater motor or defroster area in the dash.

The defroster/heat control door is located in the dash board area:

Air Door Actuators, Cables or Motors Removal & Installation Air Inlet Door Vacuum Control Motor To Remove:

1. Remove the instrument panel lower insulator cover.
2. Disconnect the vacuum connector.
3. Remove the control arm clip and the spring.
4. Remove the nuts and the air inlet door vacuum control motor.

Air inlet door vacuum motor mounting screws

To Install:

1. Install the vacuum motor on the mounting bracket.
2. Connect the control arm and spring.
3. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum motor.
4. Install the lower instrument panel lower cover.

Floor Defrost Door Vacuum Control Motor To Remove:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left lower dash insulator panel and disconnect the lamp.
3. Remove the two pin-type retainers and remove the fill panel.
4. Remove the DLC mounting screws.
5. Detach the vacuum line.
6. Remove the lighting module.
7. Remove the screws and the bracket.
8. Remove the floor/defrost door vacuum control motor.

Floor/Defrost vacuum motor mounting screws

To Install:

1. Connect the vacuum lines and install the floor/defrost vacuum motor.
2. Install the bracket and lighting control module.
3. Install the DLC bracket and mounting screws.
4. Install the fill panel.
5. Install the left lower dash insulator panel.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Panel Door Vacuum Control Motor To Remove:

1. Remove the instrument panel.
2. Reach through the door opening and remove the pin.
3. Disconnect the panel door vacuum control motor vacuum line.
4. Remove the screws and remove the panel door vacuum control motor.

To Install:

1. Install the panel door vacuum motor.
2. Connect the vacuum line to the panel door motor.
3. Reach through the opening and install the pin to the linkage.
4. Install the instrument panel.

This indicates that your windshield washer fluid level is low. It's like the low fuel light, it gives you times to get some before you run out. If you check the washer fluid level and it is not low then the sensor is faulty.

best wishes

Hi,
It means your washer reservoir is low, better fill the washer reservoir wit water to shut the light off
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It indicates that your low on radiator fluid or low on windshield washer fluid, you may have both type of indicators and you'll find that information in your manual that came with the Cadillac.

Start with the inspecting your radiator fluid level in your overflow canister and your windshield washer canister. Top off with the proper fluids if it's low.

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Most likely a bad washer fluid pump.

the washer pipe will have blown appart.this happens if you opperate the rear washer when it is frozen.it will either be off in the tailgate usually when this happens there is water around the catch when you open the tailgate.or in the headlining in the left rear,have a feel and see if the headlining is wet.to avoid this reoccuring use a good screenwash with frost protection.

your windshield washer fluid is low..... nothing wrong.. just refill the windshield washer resovoir under the hood... usually the cap on it will look like the indicator you described.