Interesting. I made this Operation in my old M6 GG and it worked as described. i put the signal to GND and the light lit up. I wonder why one would bother deactivating this in software.

 

@Radioactive:
Interesting - I also want to add the washer fluid-level sensor to my 2016 EU CX-5 (FW 56.00.513C EU), because the connector for the sensor to PIN 2S and ground already exists. But sensor itself, grommit and hole for it are missing. I tested the same way as you did... but I also do not get the level warning (not in MZD & not in instrument-display). Keep me posted, if you find a solution - I will do the same.

As far as I know the old models without MZD had an LED-Light in the instrument, which lighted up - perhaps this worked in the earlier days... but with MZD and instrument lcd-display (at least at my cx-5) it does not work. Perhaps something has to be programmed in the FBCM or MZD.

Edit1: Please read this thread - it seems as if there is no solution for showing the indicator in the instrument or MZD (for cars with MZD). Others already tried with technicans.

Edit2: I will continue the topic of trying to program the IC (instrument cluster) module for the washer-fluid level sensor in this thread.

Edit3: Programming works - see here. But I have not installed it yet.

 

Yesterday I successfully activated the Low Washer Liquid Level Warning!
Thank you!
My car is: Mazda 3 EU 2014,

 

Do you have pre-installed connector for the sensor?
I'm on the same project but will replace and washer reservoir with larger one and with hole for the sensor.

 

I also want to replace my small 2,5 liter washer tank with the large 4 liter one and install the sensor @ my CX-5. In my small tank I would have to drill a hole with the correct diameter - and thats a little too tricky for me. That`s why I chose the large tank. I think that the larger tank always has an additional hole for the headlight cleaner washer motor, which has to be sealed or filled with the motor. This hole has a grommet, which I plan to seal with strong glue (like this).

The part numbers I plan to order are:

KD3567488 Sensor
KD3767491 Grommet for Sensor
KD3567481 4L-Tank
KD5367491 Grommet for headlight cleaner washer motor (which I do not want to install, but have to seal it)

Perhaps this part link also helps you somehow.

And here you can find how to change the tank @ a CX-5. And here how to remove the front bumper @ a CX-5. Perhaps it`s the same at other cars.

 

During another project I had the front bumper of my cx-5 removed yesterday and made some photos of the small (2,5L?) washer fluid tank. I do not have headlight cleaners installed. Perhaps these photos help someone someday.

 

During another project I had the front bumper of my cx-5 removed yesterday and made some photos of the small (2,5L?) washer fluid tank. I do not have headlight cleaners installed. Perhaps these photos help someone someday.

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Thank You!!!!!!

 

Interesting

 

Today I received the ordered products (list in post #7) for my CX-5. Luckily the hole for the headlight cleaner washer motor in the tank is not open. So the grommet for headlight cleaner washer motor seems to be not necessary. In a first bathtub test the closed hole and the grommet around the sensor were both waterproof. I measured approx. 5.1-5.3 liters and approx. 200-300 ml after the sensor should signal low level. After installation I report again. Please remember that parts for a Mazda3 might be different.

 

Today I removed the small washer tank and installed the big one with new washer liquid level sensor in my cx-5:

Hints:
- Check before buying parts if sensor connector is pre-installed
- Check before buying parts if programming is possible - otherwise no message in the instrument appears.
- Washer motor is pretty tight in its hole. Use gloves and pull with force.
- All 3 screws can be removed - the tank is hold in place by nothes
- Ratchet extension is helpful (min. 10-12 cm)
- I drained the old liquid via the top hole of the tank and removed the washer motor afterwards
- Check grommets after installation
- Be careful with filling the tank - not only the blue was liquid - also the white - so do not overfil the tank
- I did not disconnect the negative term of the battery. And I checked with an empty tank if the IC message showed up - while the front bumper with its parking sensors was removed. Thus DTCs in PSM_MZ module showed up - delete them with ForScan after the front bumber is installed again.

Thanks to everyone who helped to make this project possible!

 

Today I removed the small washer tank and installed the big one with new washer liquid level sensor in my cx-5:

Hi,

I see connector already connected to old (small) washer tank, so why you need new Sensor?

 

Great work, congratulations !!!


I am currently waiting for a warmer temperature (now -17 degrees in Hungary) I have ordered the liquid sensor already!

 

Tomorrow i will replace washer fluid reservoir with new one with hole for the sensor and will post the picture as well.
My car is Mazda 6 2015 2.5 AT full available extras.

I ordered these parts:

TANK,WASHER | GHP9-67-481 | $26.70
SWITCH,LEVEL | KD35-67-488 | $23.55
GROMMET,WASHER | KD37-67-491 | $3.81
GROMMET,WASHER | G22C-67-491 | $1.91

 

Where did you buy this parts.Any shop in europe?

 

I ordered the parts for my cx-5 which are mentioned in post #7 at a german online store: www.teile-profis.de.

But I paid way more than BatkoVanko for his parts...

 

Mine was ordered from MOTORS HEAD JAPAN
here is the link:
MOTORS HEAD JAPAN | Export Japanese Auto, Diesel, Motorcycle Parts

Total amount with delivery to Bulgaria was $80,73 plus customs charge round 15$.
The price for original parts from there are much cheaper than from local dealers.
For example TANK,WASHER | GHP9-67-481 is around 70 Euro from the dealer. Here is the current prince from MHJ
http://www.parts-sale.jp/MAZDA GHP9-67-481?search=GHP9-67-481

Cheers

 

Yes, I can help you.

Please send me your IC modul Hexa codes!

 

Here is my IC code

;Block 1
72001012B007B268075
72001027900B2F7105C
720010300000000002B
720010400000000002C
720010500000000002D
720010600000000002E
720010700002F
;Block 2
7200201BAF7100000EB
;Block 3
7200301012C
;Block 4
720040119990080FF5D
7200402FFFFFFC100EB
7200403524E32424D8F
720040434C1014141A7
720040536464330C1E0
7200406023135333804
72004073000C103385E
7200408001B089400EA
7200409C10400000700
7200410B50000BF01B0
72004117100000000AD
720041200BF0220001E
720041300000007BF04
7200414031000000052
72004150000BF043033
72004168000100000D1
7200417BF0510000016
7200418000000BF0608
7200419100000100064
720042000BF07000011
720042100100000BF1B
7200422082120010097
72004230000BF094056
720042400001000005F
7200425BF101000002F
7200426100000BF1131
7200427201F80000011
72004280053

Best wishes for you! Thank.

 

Success!!!

I was able to replace old small washer fluid reservoir with bigger one and with level sensor.

And it's work

Thank you all for posts and infromation

:nerd:

 

@anhnga : If you want to activate the Low Level Windshield Washer Fluid indicator/sensor the new values in block 1 of IC module should be:

old/original: 72001012B007B268075
new: ......... 72001012B207B268095

Make backup before. In ForScan (with extended license) just use "Write" instead of "Write all" to program new values.

 

I did that before, it show on IC but not show text warning in small lcd which gas tank level showed too... My IC look like picture bellow.

Second picture with IC like my car but has text warning in small lcd when washer fluid was low level....

 

Thanks for the clarifying photos. But I don't know how to help with this issue. Perhaps @Radioactive, as he offered help?

 

Helo,it can also be done in Mazda cx3 -2015 ?

 

I don`t know exactly. Check if you already have the sensor connector in your car near the washer tank, bypass the connector and try to program the IC values to see in instrument if it`s possible. Then check if there is a cx-3 version with a (larger) tank with sensor to buy the correct parts for it. I only found part list of cx-3 2016 here - and this tank is different from mine in cx-5 (mentioned above).

 

Well, one mistery solved then - there is no direct connection. In Germany all cars have the simpler display, only the highest trim ("Sports Line") do have the better one (and they also have the HUD).

 

You inspired me and my toys are flying from Japan.Thanks

 

Well, you will need the sensor (or the water tank with the sensor). afterwards you can enable the sensor with forscan.

 

Is there a post on which IC values need to be changed and to what for the Mazda3?

 

See post #22 and post #30 in this thread. Old/original numbers/values are often different. If the old/original numbers of your IC module are different (check via Forscan), please post your original numbers of 720-01-01: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx. Otherwise you can take the ones from the mentioned posts above. Always make a backup via Forscan of original values/data before editing.

 

At that photo/from that angle/perspective it might look like as if there is a sensor already at the old (small) washer tank, but it was not (at least not at my car). What looks like a sensor is only a blind plug/connector for storing/holding the connector/cable (which is already there due to the cable harness). And at my small washer tank there was no pre-marked/-perforated area for drilling a hole for the sensor - see following pictures:

 

At that photo/from that angle/perspective it might look like as if there is a sensor already at the old (small) washer tank, but it was not (at least not at my car). What looks like a sensor is only a blind plug/connector for storing/holding the connector/cable (which is already there due to the cable harness). And at my small washer tank there was no pre-marked/-perforated area for drilling a hole for the sensor - see following pictures:

Do you know where is best area to drilling a hole for the sensor?

 

I would not recommend drilling a hole in the small washer tank, as I did not find a suitable area at a lower "water" level. I have been in the basement right now and checked it and made some photos for you (one motif with flash and the same without it). I would recommend to buy a washer tank which has the hole already - e.g. the one I mentioned earlier. I assume that there are also small ones with hole, but why buy a small one, if you can have a big one - for those check online or with your dealer.

My old/small washer tank: