Leaking windshield washer resevoir

The water/washer fluid leaks out of my reservoir daily. There is no leak
from the resevoir or pump when I take it out of the car. After a day or
two the reservoir is empty and the warning light is on. I've checked the
hose and it seems to be fine. I have a 2001 330CI. Any suggestions?

It has to be leaking from the bottle or from the hoses. And, the point of
the leak is at the same level as the low water line. The water drains down
to the leak, then stops leaking.






"330cj" > wrote in message
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> The water/washer fluid leaks out of my reservoir daily. There is no leak
> from the resevoir or pump when I take it out of the car. After a day or
> two the reservoir is empty and the warning light is on. I've checked the
> hose and it seems to be fine. I have a 2001 330CI. Any suggestions?
>

strick

Thanks for the advice

It's leaking to the level on the bottom of the pump and rubber grummet. I
took the bottle out and plug the nipple that the hose attaches to and there
is no leak. I tried blowing through the hose and there is no hole or leak.
It make be leaking around the pump and the hole it fits into. There are
no visible leaks. It takes about two days for the warning light to come
on.

330cj wrote:

>strick
>
>Thanks for the advice
>
>It's leaking to the level on the bottom of the pump and rubber grummet. I
>took the bottle out and plug the nipple that the hose attaches to and there
>is no leak. I tried blowing through the hose and there is no hole or leak.
> It make be leaking around the pump and the hole it fits into. There are
>no visible leaks. It takes about two days for the warning light to come
>on.
>
>
>
>
>
I had the same problem, it was under warranty so the dealer repaired it
......NOT!

they replaced the pipes to the headlight sprayers

It turned out to be an O ring (purple in colour) that is in the line
from the tank to the plumbing. If you remove the clip and disconnect
the tank from the plumbing, you will see there is an o ring on the pipe
attached to the tank. Mine was crimped at the bottom so it was not easy
to see. I used an o ring available at the hardware store.

Which series do you have? I have a 1997 528i that may have the same
problem.

There has to be a leak, or the pump is on. I'm thinking you would notice if
the pump was on though.




"330cj" > wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
> strick
>
> Thanks for the advice
>
> It's leaking to the level on the bottom of the pump and rubber grummet. I
> took the bottle out and plug the nipple that the hose attaches to and
> there
> is no leak. I tried blowing through the hose and there is no hole or
> leak.
> It make be leaking around the pump and the hole it fits into. There are
> no visible leaks. It takes about two days for the warning light to come
> on.
>
>
>