Windshield washer fluid container not holding fluid...
I just put a gallon of fluid in the other day and I'm already getting the "Washer Fluid" malfunction warning. I didn't see any liquid on the garage floor and have only used the washer a couple times. Can't see the problem and wondered if anyone had any ideas/experience w/ this...
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Shine a light down behind the back of the passenger headlight. You'll see the washer pumps sticking into the washer bottle. That's where mine was leaking.
If that's where they're leaking, you can either pull the pumps out and put some gasket sealer around them, or take it to the dealer, who is going to tell you that you need new washer pumps for approx. $200.
I just put a gallon of fluid in the other day and I'm already getting the "Washer Fluid" malfunction warning. I didn't see any liquid on the garage floor and have only used the washer a couple times. Can't see the problem and wondered if anyone had any ideas/experience w/ this...
I had the same problem and found out it was the little gromet that attaches to the washer tank and the pump. Over time it drysout and the water seeps out it is a $2 part at your local mercedes parts dept.
I just put a gallon of fluid in the other day and I'm already getting the "Washer Fluid" malfunction warning. I didn't see any liquid on the garage floor and have only used the washer a couple times. Can't see the problem and wondered if anyone had any ideas/experience w/ this...
well is the washer fluid resovoir empty?
its easy, if you filled it, and now its empty there is a leak somewhere. if it is stil, full, then probably the switch is faulty.
Check your headlamp nozzles ,you can check the hoses that go to the pumps,or you can also lift the little covers under your headlamps and pull the nozzle out and make sure you don't have a leak there sometimes they need to be clicked back in or need replacement nozzles are $22 USD each and the pumps are $48 ,I just replaced one for my car. Hope this works for you.
Check your headlamp nozzles ,you can check the hoses that go to the pumps,or you can also lift the little covers under your headlamps and pull the nozzle out and make sure you don't have a leak there sometimes they need to be clicked back in or need replacement nozzles are $22 USD each and the pumps are $48 ,I just replaced one for my car. Hope this works for you.
Check your headlamp nozzles ,you can check the hoses that go to the pumps,or you can also lift the little covers under your headlamps and pull the nozzle out and make sure you don't have a leak there sometimes they need to be clicked back in or need replacement nozzles are $22 USD each and the pumps are $48 ,I just replaced one for my car. Hope this works for you.
well i had the same problem. but now i don't know how to put it back.
i have a piece of rubber hose that came out with the nozzle.
is there another connecting piece that goes between the hose and the nozzle?
thanks
It is empty, so I assumed the must be a leak. The little pumps look okay, so I'm wondering if it might be the hoses that connect the headlamp washers.
Mine started the same thing last week. Warning came on, Filled up, within an hour it was empty again. Next time I filled up I saw it dumping out right on the ground just where the pumps would be. I anticipate it is the grommet. I imagine that one of the 10 degree days go to one of the 8 year old rubber pieces. Guessing you got the same issue.
I will pull mine apart this week, take pics, get parts and if it is what I think it is, I will order extras and send the grommets your way.
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