Leakage from Windscreen wash tank

[tank34]

Hey Guyz, need help with a leak coming from my windscreen wash tank. Got in the car this morning and saw alarm on dashboard indicating "wash tank" on low. I thot it strange since I just topped it up after a service 5 weeks ago.Filled it up with water, waited a while and notice a low leak comming down the side of the plastic tank. It definitely is not a cracked container but seems to be coming out from where the sensor is located.Anyone experience this before, I find it strange for this to be happening, car is relatively new 2 years and 2 months?? Car is E46 325i. Had a similar problem on Mom's C220 recently and they change some rubber stopper at RM15 or something, hope this is similar.

 

[E46Fanatic]

Its a common problem for the E46's. Some switch/relay is causing the leak at the tank.. Happens when you have not used the washer for a long time, then use it.... Its then that it starts to leak. I pressume you recently used the washer just before the leak symptoms started?

I remember it wasnt that expensive to fix, but cant remember how much...

 

[r424]

This might help.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/inde...?showtopic=6375

 

[tank34]

Awesome guyz,

thanks for the information. Priceless!!!

 

[Daniel]

just replace the washer pump thats located at the bottom of the reservoir.

 

[manjit]

Check your connecting hose to the pump...had that problem...eventually i changed the pump(problem not solved)...untill i cut the connecting hose end and re-fit...prob. settled.

 

[tank34]

Hey Guyz,

just changed the water pump at my "local" Bavarian Auto Works (along the Tropicana toll area). Cost me RM90/- as opposed to the RM170/- quoted by AB. However, i did note that the new part, although identical to the original, had a "Siemens" logo on it. The original part had a BMW logo and seemed to indicate that it was made in the Czechoslovakia.

Bottom line, it was a non critical component and I am more than happy with the price and service.

 

[E46Fanatic]

Yea OEM vs. BMW part no. Most 3rd party workshops have different prices for each...bearings, filters, etc witht he OEM being cheaper.

I think its OK as u mentioned as its non critical.