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shankomatic · 01-08-2010, 11:15 AM

I have a 2LT with all of toys. I just noticed today that there is no indicator on the DIC for low windshield washer fluid. Is this correct or did they omit this for some reason. I typically get new (GM) cars every few years and everyone since 1994 had a indicator for low washer fluid. According to the manual it will give warnings to let you know your turn signal is burned out, but no washer fluid indicator???

hrpiii · 01-08-2010, 11:50 AM

wow, that would be nice, cause on my truck, the indicator is when nothing comes out.

meb885 · 01-08-2010, 11:52 AM

Don't Quote me on this because i have no camaro to look at right now....but i THINK it SHOULD pop up in the DIC saying Low Washer Fluid.... if i remember correctly thats what my 06 Trailblazer does. Kind of like when i have low fuel and it won't leave me alone about popping up on the DIC every 5 min.

shankomatic · 01-08-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meb885

Don't Quote me on this because i have no camaro to look at right now....but i THINK it SHOULD pop up in the DIC saying Low Washer Fluid.... if i remember correctly thats what my 06 Trailblazer does. Kind of like when i have low fuel and it won't leave me alone about popping up on the DIC every 5 min.

Yes my Grand Prix's, Envoy, and Saturn all did that, but this thing doesn't. Just trying to determine if the left it out, or if it is broke.

jtzako · 01-08-2010, 01:21 PM

Other sites I've seen, including cars.com say it has a washer fluid indicator. I guess someone can siphon it out and see what happens if they really wanted to know.

Jayhawk500 · 01-08-2010, 01:52 PM

Check your owners manual. It should explain.
Good Luck!

HDDAN · 01-08-2010, 01:55 PM

I do not have my SS with me but I vaguely remember seeing this in the owner's manual. I believe there is a warning light in the speedometer face for this.

Ladyz28 · 01-08-2010, 02:00 PM

Yes, it will display in the DIC. I have had it come on.

Class1E · 01-08-2010, 05:56 PM

I have one on my car now, but I've never run it out of washer fluid. Who knows, it might not even work. I guess I won't miss it much!

shankomatic · 01-09-2010, 02:48 PM

The owners manual does not mention it anywhere. It was out of fluid , and it never came on. Someone else PMed me and confirmed they had the same issue. Has anyone else besides "Ladyz28" seen it come on yet?

JohnInSoCal · 01-09-2010, 09:53 PM

have you seen the wiper reservoir ? I think it holds 40 gallons, should last for the life of the vehicle.

ls1_98 · 01-09-2010, 10:24 PM

1LT RS, I have run out and no warning light I do was very disappointed. Especially since this is a daily driver trough snowy winters.

mtcwby · 01-11-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyz28

Yes, it will display in the DIC. I have had it come on.

Ladyz28, You couldn't possibly have seen it on your DIC since the Camaro doesn't have a low washer fluid indicator on it. The only wires going to the washer fluid reservoir are a hot and ground to the pump. No other wires.

01-08-2010, 11:15 AM	#1
shankomatic Drives: 2010 2LT V6 ABM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastpointe, MI Posts: 31	Washer Fluid Indicator I have a 2LT with all of toys. I just noticed today that there is no indicator on the DIC for low windshield washer fluid. Is this correct or did they omit this for some reason. I typically get new (GM) cars every few years and everyone since 1994 had a indicator for low washer fluid. According to the manual it will give warnings to let you know your turn signal is burned out, but no washer fluid indicator???

01-08-2010, 11:52 AM	#3
meb885 Drives: 13 CRT 2SS-1LE/06 Trailblazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro-Detroit, MI Posts: 387 View My Garage	Don't Quote me on this because i have no camaro to look at right now....but i THINK it SHOULD pop up in the DIC saying Low Washer Fluid.... if i remember correctly thats what my 06 Trailblazer does. Kind of like when i have low fuel and it won't leave me alone about popping up on the DIC every 5 min. __________________ -2013 2SS/RS 1LE Crystal Red Tintcoat D9231513 1 of 1826 1LE's, and 1 of 86 2SS's in Crystal Red -Built 05/13 Car Came home 8/08/2013 Completed Upgrades: CAI Intake, Tint, Wheel Center Decals, Gill Stripes. Planned Upgrades Soon:De-Chrome (Black outs), TEAM LS3 2010 2LT VIN#165 Traded In, 2010 2SS VIN#42415 Traded In

01-08-2010, 01:52 PM	#6
Jayhawk500 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Warrenton, Or. Posts: 1,062	Check your owners manual. It should explain. Good Luck! __________________ Jayhawk500 2010 2SS/RS, Six speed, Rally Yellow w/ Black Painted Stripes, Boston Acoustic Stereo, Polished 20" wheels, Solo Mach X Catback Exhaust, Solo HF Cats, Halltech CAI, Full Dash & Door ABL, ABL Lit Homelink Buttons, HUD Installed, Ride Tunes, Full Electric Passenger Seat, Fbodfather signed, VIN # 4492, PAID OFF!!! 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS with black painted Stripes...$37,000.00; Ride Tones sound system and remote...$ 40.00; Seeing the kids faces (Young and Old) light up and almost wet their pants....Priceless!!!

01-08-2010, 05:56 PM	#9
Class1E Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Big Lake, MN Posts: 392	I have one on my car now, but I've never run it out of washer fluid. Who knows, it might not even work. I guess I won't miss it much! __________________

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01-08-2010, 11:50 AM	#2
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,527	wow, that would be nice, cause on my truck, the indicator is when nothing comes out.

01-08-2010, 01:21 PM	#5
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	Other sites I've seen, including cars.com say it has a washer fluid indicator. I guess someone can siphon it out and see what happens if they really wanted to know.

01-08-2010, 01:55 PM	#7
HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	I do not have my SS with me but I vaguely remember seeing this in the owner's manual. I believe there is a warning light in the speedometer face for this.

01-08-2010, 02:00 PM	#8
Ladyz28 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS, 2001 Ford Focus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Easton, Massachusetts Posts: 193 View My Garage	Yes, it will display in the DIC. I have had it come on.

01-09-2010, 02:48 PM	#10
shankomatic Drives: 2010 2LT V6 ABM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastpointe, MI Posts: 31	The owners manual does not mention it anywhere. It was out of fluid , and it never came on. Someone else PMed me and confirmed they had the same issue. Has anyone else besides "Ladyz28" seen it come on yet?

01-09-2010, 09:53 PM	#11
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	have you seen the wiper reservoir ? I think it holds 40 gallons, should last for the life of the vehicle.

01-09-2010, 10:24 PM	#12
ls1_98 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 40	1LT RS, I have run out and no warning light I do was very disappointed. Especially since this is a daily driver trough snowy winters.