"Washer Fluid Low"

[Afro_D]

That is what I keep seeing on the chk control warning. Even after I top up the washer fluid. What to do ah sifus???Thanks in advance.

 

[r424]

Hi Afro_D.

It's the windshield washer fuid pump!
Had mine replaced & paid for by seller under goodwill.

The Cartrade dealer charged RM 200/- for part & labour.
Heard non BM-workshop charges abt RM 100/- for part alone.

Good luck.

 

[Afro_D]

Thanks bro. The pump sensor or the pump itself? My washer fluid still spurts water when required...

I will get it checked then.

 

[r424]

Guess should just be the pump...
Anyway, do have a check.

 

[wann77]

Got this experience before. Find out my washer tank crack. Go to chop shop and buy 1 new tank including sensor and motor pump for rm80. Problem resolved...

 

[Eldrow]

There are 3 things that you need to check.

1. Tank and pump (for leak location)
2. Hose (connecting to pump)
3. Sensor/float

(1) You'd want to look at the tank carefully for leakages as it usually leaves dirt and water marks around the area where the pump connects to the tank. If you're seeing this on the outside of the tank, you're likely to be replacing the pump. This is easy to identify as you'll find yourself topping up washer fluid every other day.

(2) Run your fingers at the connection point between the hose to the pump. If it's wet, check for cracks at that point. You can cut the end and just reattach the new end to the pump. Securing it with a cable tie might be a good idea as well. This is not really recommended as the solution doesn't last very long.

(3) If water maintains at proper level, then it's the sensor/float. If you have dismantled the whole tank/pump/sensor before, you'd realise that the float on the e36 is capable of cracks, and water tends to flow into the float itself (being hollow). Yes, it's possible just to replace the float, leaving the rest of the part intact.

Good luck.

 

[affan66]

if eveything above fails, check the position of the washer fluid sensor. The sensor should be pointing up, meaning the wire comes from the top to the sensor. Comprende?

 

[r424]

And I thought only the pump ...... :blush:
What a wealth of knowledge we have here!
Thank you guys.

 

[Afro_D]

Originally posted by r424@Oct 27 2005, 01:58 PM
And I thought only the pump ...... :blush:
What a wealth of knowledge we have here!
Thank you guys.

Well, I don't call them sifus for nothing.

Sending my car in to DU Tyre next monday for regular servicing. Will get Nick to look into it. Will update this thread once the problem is fixed.

Thanks all

 

[Iqlima]

mmmm , I had on mine way long ago. Found the sensor no longer want to do the job . by pass the wire (direct connect) and this make comp. see as "enough" water in tank !

When no water come out , I just top up !

 

[manjit]

had mine changed for rm 80....infact my pump hose give way...terbeli plakk pump.

 

[Afro_D]

As promised.

I checked it with Nick and it turned out to be the sensor/float. RM65 kau tim!!!

Car has stopped nagging me... for now

 

[Lee36328]

Good to hear that.

This is quite a typical problem for e36 328... also had mine changed.