leak? where is the leak from?

BM2006i · 01-19-2012, 04:18 PM

My LOW washer fluid warning has been on frequently in the past few months, and i've been adding washer fluids once every maybe 1.5 to 2 months. Upon looking closely I noticed a SLOW leak on the PASS side, just underneath the Right fender and the beginning of the sideskirt. It is odorless and from the looks of it, it has to be washer fluid. As I said it's a slow leak somewhere.

I checked the engine area and didn't see anything. Is this a known problem for 2006 year? Based on my description, where is it originating from? Is it hard to fix? If it's too expensive to fix, Im just going to keep pouring in a gallon every 2 months when the LOW fld warning comes on.

thanks

NiVeDh · 01-19-2012, 04:24 PM

You can check the tank to see what's going on.

Here's a similar DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=558259

axztx · 01-19-2012, 05:26 PM

Both of my headlight washer nozzles leaked in the area you're describing and I replaced them myself on my 06 e90. Not expensive if you DIY it. Maybe $40 each for the nozzles from Tischer.

777ER · 01-19-2012, 05:34 PM

Had the same problem....dealer replaced both headlight washers under warranty

carogers86 · 01-19-2012, 06:38 PM

Had washer fluid warning on once. Turned out to be filler neck. Tiny cracks/slits appeared when I flexes the neck a tad.

BM2006i · 01-19-2012, 07:58 PM

oh, forget to mention, i don't have headlight washers. so where could this leak be?
I could see a washer fluid trail coming from near the bottom of the R.fender/, slowly to the ground.

mike3000fl · 01-19-2012, 09:14 PM

add flourescent dye, use a cheap blacklight from a novelty store to find leak.

laundry detergent glows nicely under a blacklight.

carogers86 · 01-19-2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM2006i

oh, forget to mention, i don't have headlight washers. so where could this leak be?
I could see a washer fluid trail coming from near the bottom of the R.fender/, slowly to the ground.

Washer fluid filler neck. Had same izzud

Aggression · 01-19-2012, 09:40 PM

That's weird, since I'm going trough the same issue as we speak.

pdips · 01-19-2012, 10:52 PM

Same issue with me...took it to a shop nearby (cambertoe) and matt found the problem right away...the part costs about 2 bucks and yea i said 2 bucks. However the dealership originally "fixed" this issue but taping it up and zip tying it i swear to you...im done with dealerships lol

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BM2006i Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	leak? where is the leak from? My LOW washer fluid warning has been on frequently in the past few months, and i've been adding washer fluids once every maybe 1.5 to 2 months. Upon looking closely I noticed a SLOW leak on the PASS side, just underneath the Right fender and the beginning of the sideskirt. It is odorless and from the looks of it, it has to be washer fluid. As I said it's a slow leak somewhere. I checked the engine area and didn't see anything. Is this a known problem for 2006 year? Based on my description, where is it originating from? Is it hard to fix? If it's too expensive to fix, Im just going to keep pouring in a gallon every 2 months when the LOW fld warning comes on. thanks
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01-19-2012, 05:26 PM	#3
axztx Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 08 e92 328xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Both of my headlight washer nozzles leaked in the area you're describing and I replaced them myself on my 06 e90. Not expensive if you DIY it. Maybe $40 each for the nozzles from Tischer.
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777ER Lieutenant 36 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Had the same problem....dealer replaced both headlight washers under warranty __________________ -Chris 2007 Montego Blue 328xi Sedan \| Poplar trim \| Steptronic \| Cold Package \| Power front seats w/memory \| Xenon Adaptive Headlights \| PDC \| 2008 Plate LED's \| PBX \| LUX v5.2
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carogers86 Private First Class 72 Rep 155 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Had washer fluid warning on once. Turned out to be filler neck. Tiny cracks/slits appeared when I flexes the neck a tad.
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BM2006i Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	oh, forget to mention, i don't have headlight washers. so where could this leak be? I could see a washer fluid trail coming from near the bottom of the R.fender/, slowly to the ground.
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01-19-2012, 09:14 PM	#7
mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	add flourescent dye, use a cheap blacklight from a novelty store to find leak. laundry detergent glows nicely under a blacklight.
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Aggression Private First Class 6 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 12' CTS Coupe Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville iTrader: (0)	That's weird, since I'm going trough the same issue as we speak.
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01-19-2012, 10:52 PM	#10
pdips Lieutenant 55 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC CP Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Same issue with me...took it to a shop nearby (cambertoe) and matt found the problem right away...the part costs about 2 bucks and yea i said 2 bucks. However the dealership originally "fixed" this issue but taping it up and zip tying it i swear to you...im done with dealerships lol __________________ 2015 M6 GC CP
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