[d3n13d]

Hello,

Just purchased my Insight EX on friday night. Apparently, I ran out of windshield washer fluid today but received no warning from the Insight. I remember reading in the manual that the dash should give a "low washer fluid warning". Anyone experience this yet?

Thanks,

Andres

 

[4star]

It seems only the Canadian models get a low washer fluid warning. See page 574 of the owners manual

 

[d3n13d]

Thanks, I missed that.

 

[insightfully]

...as if low washer fluid warning is only needed in Canada? Would've been nice if Honda made this simple indicator standard on US/CA models.

 

[andrew28]

...as if low washer fluid warning is only needed in Canada? Would've been nice if Honda made this simple indicator standard on US/CA models.

That idea of buying the Insight in Canada isn't such a bad idea if it wasn't for the fact I would be missing out on the extended emissions warranty and having to deal with customs. Getting a MPH digital speedometer and now a washer fluid sensor. :wink: Makes you wonder if the Mexican Insight has something our American Insight doesn't have.

 

[Verdier]

...as if low washer fluid warning is only needed in Canada? Would've been nice if Honda made this simple indicator standard on US/CA models.

I have to agree. This falls in the same weirdness area as kph digital in us only and MPH digital in Canada.

 

[mgldan]

I couldn’t believe this when it happened to me.

 

[Verdier]

Do the Canadians get square wheels too! 😉 (South Park joke)

 

[Umol]

Is it just the sensor missing? Would it be plug and play? I found this Best Sensor - Windshield Washer Level for Honda Cars, Trucks & SUVs -

 

[insightfully]

Is it just the sensor missing? Would it be plug and play? I found this Best Sensor - Windshield Washer Level for Honda Cars, Trucks & SUVs -

To replicate what Canadian Insights have, I think it needs both sensor plus electrical connection to trigger alert/message.

I can't find associated part numbers (#13), but it looks like Canadian models get a bigger reservoir (with sensor built-in?) versus US models (#12). It makes me think more fluid volume is required than the US (or Mexico?) models have, for the sensor to work...?

Honda Parts Now - 2019 Honda Insight 4 Door EX KA CVT Windshield Washer

 

[andrew28]

it looks like Canadian models get a bigger reservoir

Yeah, they do have a bigger windshield washer tank.
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)

 

[maynyrd150]

this thing really is automotive engineering at its worse. it is really foolish that there are different part numbers for non emissions items. then total disregard for exceptional American gallons! car volume < volume of container stuff comes in. its terrible in me-trick too: 2.5L < 3.8L

 

[WorldThatHeSees]

Found this out the other day.

Also, Honda will not let me search parts for Canadian Insights. What a bunch of jerks.

 

[GradeA]

JFC, I found this out today while driving on the highway in a snowstorm. I'm lucky I made it out alive. The salt was piling up on my windshield super fast. I was driving 95% blind by the time I made it off the exit. What the F***, Honda?!

I've never had this happen before in my 13 years and several hundred K miles of driving. I bought my 2022 EX in late September, so the fluid only lasted 5 months. I'm going to have to start religiously filling it before every snowstorm, because next time I might be further from the exit.

 

[WorldThatHeSees]

Yeah, it sucks. Looking at the wiring prints, it might be possible to install one. But getting to the washer fluid tank will probably make you want to cry in the corner for a few weeks afterwards.

 

[rhoneyman]

Odd that it's on Canadian models and not US. I wonder if there's a statutory requirement in Canada.

 

[WorldThatHeSees]

Found where someone asked that and the Transport Canada replied with no and linked this page to vehicle laws.