Windshield washer fluid leak

[rbryantaz]

Originally Posted by GDF

I have a 2011 X5. The washer fluid will periodically go empty after use. I checked the tank and didn't see any signs of leaks. this week i filled it back up and the puddle of fluid is under the left front bumper. I assume it is the hose to the headlight jet. any idea how to get to it?

You can get to the washer jets by removing the fender liner. IIRC it is a rubber hose except for the Tee/Elbow fittings which are the most likely to have broken.

I had to replace the Tee fitting on the passenger side of mine. ECS tuning had the fitting for under $10.

My worst experience with the whole washer setup on my e70 was that I had the one inside of the car burst before I got the car. I am pretty sure that the previous owner didn't have cold climate washer fluid and it froze and burst inside behind the center console. It would then just leak out under the front carpet and leak out through the floor drains. It took a while to figure out where the leak was coming from.

I ended up just splicing it with some tight fitting rubber line until I could get a new line. I got the new line from the dealer but the rubber splice has been fine so I haven't had to install it.

I also removed the fuse to the headlight washers, I find them just annoying in the warm climates where they just spray and leave water spots for no reason.

-Rich