Windshield Washer Fluid Low Again?

Major_90 · 12-21-2016, 08:48 PM

Hi Folks,

Just filled up my washer fluid about 2-3 weeks ago (had the light come on), haven't used it much and I just the light on again.

I don't see any fluid on the ground so I am wondering what it might be. Any common issues here?

Cheers,
Shinghi

turbo_chris · 12-21-2016, 08:57 PM

It's the washer pump in the passenger fender. Make sure you replace the strainer with it.

gavronm · 12-22-2016, 03:42 PM

I just had a leaking headlight washer replaced under CPO. Park it somewhere dry, fill it up, let it sit for awhile and look for wet spots.

Major_90 · 12-26-2016, 01:44 PM

Anyone know how to find the water pump? Also, does anyone have a part number?

08njSTEP · 12-26-2016, 02:41 PM

Washer pump is attached to tank and positioned between fender and liner behind pass front wheel.

Major_90 · 12-26-2016, 09:29 PM

Do I have to take the wheel off to check?

Anyone know the capacity of the tank?

335dlci · 12-26-2016, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Major_90

Do I have to take the wheel off to check?

Anyone know the capacity of the tank?

It's easier if you take it off. At least 5 liters.

Major_90 · 01-04-2017, 06:19 PM

Well I went out to fill it up just to make sure there was a leak and a bunch of it started coming out from below the passenger side headlight. Do you think this is the pump on the reservoir or something to do with the headlight sprayer. The car was parked on a hill so that could be part of it.

If it is the headlight sprayer, is it hard to replace or fix?

Photo:

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Video:
https://youtu.be/MxaS9GIlh_E

Major_90 · 01-06-2017, 11:44 PM

Updated the image and youtube link above. Anyone have an idea where the leak is on this one?

Yozh · 01-07-2017, 12:16 AM

I would be taking the bumper off to confirm it's the nozzle or it's tubing. It is actually not very difficult to take the bumper cover off.

Ilyas · 01-11-2017, 10:59 AM

http://www.etkbmw.com/bmw/EN/search/...79/61677157145
I have the same issue, not sure what to order - pump or reservoir, I guess it's needed to be determined with more testing.

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Major_90 Private 26 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Windshield Washer Fluid Low Again? Hi Folks, Just filled up my washer fluid about 2-3 weeks ago (had the light come on), haven't used it much and I just the light on again. I don't see any fluid on the ground so I am wondering what it might be. Any common issues here? Cheers, Shinghi
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turbo_chris Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 11 E90 335D, 13 X5D Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	It's the washer pump in the passenger fender. Make sure you replace the strainer with it. __________________ 11 335D - BPC stage 2.5 13 X5D - Family hauler 01 Cummins 3500 - 1100 torques
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gavronm First Lieutenant 88 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2011 335D M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I just had a leaking headlight washer replaced under CPO. Park it somewhere dry, fill it up, let it sit for awhile and look for wet spots.
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Major_90 Private 26 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Anyone know how to find the water pump? Also, does anyone have a part number?
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08njSTEP Captain 795 Rep 762 Posts Drives: '07 335i, '66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Manchester, NH iTrader: (0)	Washer pump is attached to tank and positioned between fender and liner behind pass front wheel.
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Major_90 Private 26 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Do I have to take the wheel off to check? Anyone know the capacity of the tank?
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Major_90 Private 26 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Well I went out to fill it up just to make sure there was a leak and a bunch of it started coming out from below the passenger side headlight. Do you think this is the pump on the reservoir or something to do with the headlight sprayer. The car was parked on a hill so that could be part of it. If it is the headlight sprayer, is it hard to replace or fix? Photo: View post on imgur.com Video: https://youtu.be/MxaS9GIlh_E Last edited by Major_90; 01-06-2017 at 11:43 PM..
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Major_90 Private 26 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Updated the image and youtube link above. Anyone have an idea where the leak is on this one?
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01-07-2017, 12:16 AM	#10
Yozh Colonel 870 Rep 2,615 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wet Coast iTrader: (4)	I would be taking the bumper off to confirm it's the nozzle or it's tubing. It is actually not very difficult to take the bumper cover off.
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01-11-2017, 10:59 AM	#11
Ilyas Private First Class 14 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Pedestrian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	http://www.etkbmw.com/bmw/EN/search/...79/61677157145 I have the same issue, not sure what to order - pump or reservoir, I guess it's needed to be determined with more testing.
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