Well, I just purchased a 2005 X3 with 60k on the Odo, I'm very happy with my purchase and have checked everything on the car, but have noted that the windshield washer fluid is leaking where the electronic pump meets the groomet on the reservoir, my question is: What can I do ? Can I just order the reservoir's groomet to fix the leak, if so ? where ? of course online, I prefer to avoid the dealer on this little thing. Thanks in advance for your help !:thumbup:
humbertob
Wow, our 06 X3 had all the washer fluid leak out. All the grommets look good, pumps are well seated, no cracks that i can see anywhere. Removed all , cleaned, reassembled. It looks like fluid is leaking from a small rectangular opening in one of the pumps, kneaded some epoxy patch putty, sealed it up. Reassembled, now its leaking from the rectangular opening in the other pump. What is this opening, and can i seal them up?
I just replaced the pump and grommet in my 03 M3. Same problem, but I also had a leak where the hard plastic fitting in between the hose and pump mounts to the pump. What a dumb design--I threw that part out, cut off a fresh bit of hose and put the hose directly to the pump, then sealed with the blue RTV.
Never mind and never mind. Wrong schematic (one down was it!) and didn't realize Origoem doesn't sell parts. One awesome utility though thanks!
Ordered 2 pumps/gromets delivered for $67 from Bimmer Specialists which was about $30 less than my usual fav Bavarian Autosports
Thanks, I was afraid to put a lot of pressure on them. My luck hasn't been running to good lately and I didn't want to have to buy one. I didn't have to use the screw driver, wiggle and pull did the trick. Unpluging the wires left a nice finger size hole to apply additional pull force. Everything went off without a hitch. Thanks again
Floor Mats Soaking,
I just had this today and the reason is a design fault.
BMW in there wisdom have put a joint between the front and the rear, ie. washer bottle and rear washer jet under the carpet.
Right then your going to have remove drivers seat and lift the carpets, as the "washer pipe joint" is between the hand brake and the drivers seat under centre console under the carpet.
I would think it's the pressure that blows the joint, either the cold weather or dirty / blocked rear washer jet.
Here's the question: Who in there wisdom would put a joint under the carpet inside the car. BMW.....
I just had this today and the reason is a design fault.
BMW in there wisdom have put a joint between the front and the rear, ie. washer bottle and rear washer jet under the carpet.
Right then your going to have remove drivers seat and lift the carpets, as the "washer pipe joint" is between the hand brake and the drivers seat under centre console under the carpet.
I would think it's the pressure that blows the joint, either the cold weather or dirty / blocked rear washer jet.
Here's the question: Who in there wisdom would put a joint under the carpet inside the car. BMW.....
Just FYI on my experience with this. My wife's 2006 X3 washer fluid leaked out within a week of being filled and i noticed the leaking coming from the pump closest to the engine which feeds the windshield sprayers. I ordered a new OEM pump and grommet/strainer and replaced easily in 15 minutes, parts were about $35. Here is a little guide i put together on the process, hope it helps someone as this problem seem pretty prevalent in these cars. In fact I just looked at my aunt's 2008 X3 and saw minor leaking from one of the pumps in that as well. Pretty unbelievable that these pumps are such crap but it is what it is and at least the fix is easy.
DIY Instructions For Replacing BMW X3 Washer Pumps
Good Luck, hope it helps save you some $$$.
DIY Instructions For Replacing BMW X3 Washer Pumps
Good Luck, hope it helps save you some $$$.
Any difference between front and rear
Are the two wiper pumps on the 2006 X3 the same and interchangeable. I ordered a replacement wiper pump today and just noticed the description says for 'front windshield'. The one that is leaking is the one closest to the engine. Which I have assumed is for the rear as it appears the leaking starts when I spray the back.
Thanks in advance
Are the two wiper pumps on the 2006 X3 the same and interchangeable. I ordered a replacement wiper pump today and just noticed the description says for 'front windshield'. The one that is leaking is the one closest to the engine. Which I have assumed is for the rear as it appears the leaking starts when I spray the back.
Thanks in advance
Well I was pretty impressed with my Ebay order. It was shipped priority mail and arrived in 2 days. I guess the extra money went to shipping. The interesting thing is the pump packaging is in German "Waschwasserpumpe" with a FEBI brand name but the back of the box says: Made in China 
Anyway it seems to have solved the problem.
Anyway it seems to have solved the problem.
I just purchased a 2007 BMW X3 with 137k miles. I started noticing the windshield fluid has been leaking to the ground and the low windshield fluid indicator came up on dashboard. I couldn't figure out which of the washer fluid pumps was leaking so I bought two and replaced both of them. The installation was the easy part. However, when I tested front and back pumps no fluid sprayed. I then reinstalled the two old pumps to see if they would work, but did not have any luck. I can't figure out what I did wrong and this is very frustrating. Can anyone please provide any suggestions? Thank you!
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