[gray635]

I'm enjoying improving and sorting out a few niggles with the Milano Gold I purchased off the board about a month ago. A new brake light switch replacement has cleared the "light show" on the ARC, except for a faulty windshield washer tank fluid level sensor. I can't find a new part in the U.S. and thought I'd check and see if someone on the board had a new or known good used sensor. Or if anyone knows of a source for this part.

Also having a hard time figuring out how to get my faulty sensor out without completely destroying it.

Thanks for any assistance!

 

[archeologist]

I might have one, let me check the basement. I was just cleaning the tank recently.

 

[gray635]

That would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Any tips for removal?

 

[archeologist]

That would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Any tips for removal?

It looks like it's just a press fit, so turn and pull.

Is it supposed to have a float on it? If so mine wont help you.

 

[Johnalfa]

Yes. Float was included.

 

[gray635]

Yep, mine has a float on it. Your photo does help me understand a bit better the construction of this sensor, so I do appreciate that!

 

[1alfanatic]

I have one, $40. inc shipping. I'll sell the hole Reservoir for $65. (bad pic, it's not blue, it black. Res. looks cracked but isn't). Bob

 

[gray635]

Bob: Thanks, but your part doesn't look like what I need. My tank and sensor look like the photo of the washer fluid tank above, which is press-fit. Your tank is different from mine and your sensor is threaded.

 

[kuni123456]

I have a extra float and send PM if you need it.

 

[vintagemilano]

Does your switch physically work? If you move the rod up and down can you get the light to go on and off? If so just pull the float off and stick a wine bottle cork on it.

 

[gray635]

^^^ Not sure at this point. I've been unable to remove the sensor - did not want to be too aggressive for fear that I'd break it and I had no spare. Now that I know the sensor fits inside a rubber grommet, I'll give it another go. Thanks for all the suggestions!

 

[jameslp]

This is the washer assembly from my 88 Milano Gold parts car...

If this interests you, I could test any of the parts and let you know.

(This would provide you with spares for everything...)

$75 plus shipping...

 

[gray635]

James: That looks like what I need. Let me know total cost/shipped and I'll pay via PayPal. Already have your info for payment.

 

[jameslp]

So is there anything else you need from my parts Milano while I am shipping?

 

[gray635]

James: At this point, I don't think so! Once I get the rear seat bottom and back from you (en route now) and this washer bottle, the Milano should be pretty well sorted. Many thanks for the help.

Funny thing is, I took the car out for a little drive today and the ARC was all-clear - no warning signal from the fluid level sensor. So apparently just the IDEA of getting a spare from you resulted in spontaneous automotive healing. We'll see if that holds.