Yeap, the one for drinking water. I guess I have been fortunate in that mine has always worked. I just like to have that warning when there's only 4 gallons or so left.

For others reading this, is there a way to determine if my level sensor is bad vs the control panel? I don't want to waste $70 on a new level sensor if the problem is the control panel.

Troy

----- Original Message -----
  From: Joy Hecht
  To: colorworks@gci.net
  Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 2:58 AM
  Subject: Re: Water level sensor

  Do you mean the sensor for the drinking water tank?

  I didn't know anyone ever had one that worked!  Who knew?  I believe mine always registers full.  I just fill the tank from time to time...

  Joy

  On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 1:33 AM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:

    Nice try, but no it makes no difference. FWIW, I can hear the magnet "click" at the 4 gallon mark, but not at the higher 10 gallon mark.  The gauge just reads full.

    Troy

     ----- Original Message -----
     From: Bob Stevens
     To: colorworks@gci.net
     Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
     Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 7:46 PM
     Subject: Re: Water level sensor

     Not sure if this applies to your year van, but .... are you sure it's not a sodium/ion issue with your water?
     Adding a teaspoon of salt to the tank of water may "fix" your problem, if the water in your
     area is very pure, as in glacier or aquifer water.

     bob

     On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 9:36 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:

       Hi folks:

       My water level sensor quit over the weekend, and from what I read in the archives this is a pretty common problem and relates to the center float, which is a magnet. Is there any way to test the system before I order a new one for a whopping $70? I have 89, so it's the later model float type. If anyone happens to have an extra one for sale, let me know.

       Troy