BMW How to Fix Leaking Headlight Washers

[@ishanachar6015]

I don't even have this car, but I watch your videos because they're the best lol.

[@justinbuice]

+Ishan Achar thank you!

[@SRTGerry]

Justin Buice great vids man, I went and got the oil change on my X5 and it cost me $80 I did it myself the total cost came out to $30 do-it-yourself is definitely the way to go keep up the good work

[@joelane4670]

That sprayer is a waste..can I just disconnect that?

[@christian.erickson268]

Justin Buice hey man old vid but i had a question? Do you think it would be the same process for replacing it on a 2011 bmw 328xi???

[@BMWFanatic]

Glad it was an easy fix, man! 👍🏻

[@peteb1854]

Great job Justin. It's videos like yours that make life with a Bimmer so much easier. Cheers mate.

[@justinbuice]

thanks!

[@getmyswaggeron]

This guy literally saved me 300 from a shop to do this and I bought mine from Amazon for 14 bucks delivered I owe you one bro

[@Mark-ss1ke]

Another great video Justin. I have been waiting a long time for a video like this which explains replacement of the telescopic sprayer. You achieved this in a clever, simplistic, detailed manner. I had drivers side sprayer fail and the BMW dealership charged me an "arm and a leg" $$$...The BMW Dealers always make repairs like this sound like they are performing work on the NASA Space Shuttle . My passenger side front sprayer is failing. I will be doing this myself. Thanks and keep up the good work Justin.

[@justinbuice]

+mark C I'm glad I could help! I'm on a pretty tight budget, so going to the dealership isn't an option for me. But I'm always suprised how simple and inexpensive a lot of things are to fix on this car

[@sashaliss2962]

Thank you! I was trying to figure out what is leaking in my car, but now I know it.

[@Donnner93]

Thanks for the tip with the airpressure, just did it with my 3-series E90 2011. Took less than an hour, was lil tricky to get the unit out because of the 2 clips at the side, not much space to work on.

[@loosedogmc]

My cover was off and the washers are no longer popping up. Just purchased new ones on Amazon. (2006 325XI Wagon Manual) The link you have in your notes still works but the items are sold out. I found another one that is the same. Just want to make sure you get credit w/ the affiliate link. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the info and demonstration in the video. You do make owning a BMW fun and help put some control back into fixing stuff yourself. Thanks, Justin

[@justinbuice]

Thanks for the heads up! I’ll look into that link today. I appreciate it!

[@MaxyICT]

@@justinbuice its unavailable

[@jamesjordan808]

Hi Justin, I've been watching your videos for a couple weeks and they're super helpful. I recently bought an 07 328i in excellent condition, but when the time comes for maintenance I'll be doing the majority of it.

[@justinbuice]

That's great! you will save a lot of money doing it yourself

[@btbennett6]

You're the best. I had my recalls done yesterday at the dealship, of course. I hadn't noticed a leak until today. They topped off the fluids and the washer fluid is filled to the top of the neck. I wonder if they over filled it and that's causing the leak?

[@alexnguyenSD]

Hey Justin! Your videos have always been such a great help. On my 2011 328xi, I noticed that after running the green rain X washer fluid the area right by the headlight washer cover is starting to have its clear coat peel. Do you think a leak and the rain x could have caused it to peel? Thanks for your time and all the effort you put into your videos. You’re definitely my fav BMW channel.

[@inox1ck]

I've made a hole below the fog lamp to mount some home made carbon fiber air ducts for brakes and I can now pull them through without removing the fender liner. That's for bmw z4 3.0si, but will probably work for you if you plan to do air ducts.

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Wow the background on your computer is sick!

[@justinbuice]

thanks ;)

[@Filipinopride18]

hi justin, can you just pull the washer out without issue? thanks! and great video!

[@3alaaa]

i have this issue and was about to search for it when you just uploaded it :D

[@justinbuice]

+Aladdin Haroun Nice! I think every BMW owner will eventually need to replace these. They seem like a common issue

[@71cbon]

When I got my bmw I had purchased it from somone in New York. So come to find out both washers and pump and hoses where all leaking because the previous owner put water in it had it freeze over during the winter. Luckily I still had warrenty but it was pretty expensive to get the whole system replaced.

[@kapoorh]

I need to replace it and you make it look so easy...lets try. Cheers!

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

I had the headlight washer on my 2013 E70. I was able to code with Carly to stop spraying permanently. Now my 2017 F15 doesn't have headlight washer which is one less headache to worry about.

[@LithiumCartel]

Life saver man!!!!!! Love my e90!! Thank you for the help!

[@Blupa.]

Excellent mate many thanks , that helped me out in the UK

[@Filipinopride18]

Hey justin, question: Are your headlight washer broken already prior on replacement? Looks easy to remove from the video compared to mine. Did you have any issue removing it? Thank you and great videos.

[@skdhaliwal4292]

now all I need is another Justin Bruce who does these diy's for w204 Mercedes

[@dougiexx1]

If only the two clips came out so easy. Spent well over an hour trying to get these out. One you can just about see through the wheel arch and can be unclipped with a screwdriver from the front of the bumper, and the other you have to feel for. There's no way you can just twist it out without fear of breaking the clips.

[@andrec3914]

Thanks! That was Helpful.

[@chaipchhim3159]

awesome! have been searching how to fix it. mine leaks very bad. never knew it would be that easy! thanks for the tips. oh by the way is this for the bmw 2011e90/91 model?

[@justinbuice]

This is for the "pre-LCI" E90 I'm not sure if the actual parts are any different for the 2011 but the process should be the same

[@chrishamill9272]

Great vids fella. Plus one sub from the UK. just got a 325d.. looking to replace suspension for sport package any recommendations would be good. cheers

[@TheLoneRanger1992]

cheers dude don't suppose you know anything about the clock fault in these as I keep setting my clock and after a few days it keeps going blank aswell as the date when I set the date it stays the same am doesn't change

[@mikean23]

these are great videos. thanks. one question, I am missing the nozzle head and cover of my F30 (not sure how it happened!). does the nozzle head screw off of the replacement part or do I have to replace the entire thing?

[@justinbuice]

The nozzel and sprayer mechanism is just one piece and the cover just clips on the front. At least that’s how it is on the E90. Assuming the F30 has a similar design

[@mikean23]

Justin Buice got it. thanks

[@joeblow55]

Thank you

[@grooney3]

great video thanks I have lost the cover and maybe part of the pump for the headlight washer. It comes out but it does not squirt it just leaks out Is that the same thing you are describing? Do i need to replace the whole one if that is the case Also do I have to take the wheel off to get access to it I have a 3 series coupe Thans

[@justinbuice]

You should replace the sprayer like I did in the video. It is common for them to leak. You will have to take the wheel off

[@nyronpaulino7044]

thank you!

[@CarringtonHollister]

Hey I'm considering a 2011 BMW 5 Series with 86k miles and around $18k is it a good buy

[@CarringtonHollister]

I was looking at it online BTW it's Titanium Sliver

[@eddielewis7526]

Carrington Hollister that's a good price just make sure she's clean I can back right now from coast to coast imports and they tried selling me a x5 that had no accidents but have the car was half ass painted with drips and runs everywhere

[@eddielewis7526]

Carrington Hollister drove 9 hours too

[@jacksonsingleton]

What kind of 5 series? There's a big difference in price between a 528i and a 550i

[@skdhaliwal4292]

Carrington Hollister get a pre purchase inspection and if it turns out good I'd say good buy

[@mazharsoufi5270]

Justin, Thank you very much for your help. I had a guy in a body shop replacing my bumper .. he used a spring for the led.. now when you active it, it opens up.. splash.. and does NOT close! I'd have to close the covers manually.. is there like a piece that attached the nozzle to the cap? thnx

[@justinbuice]

If it's not closing, it's possible that the cover is installed upside down. The shape of it looks like it can go either way, but it will only close if you have it right side up. I just replaced my bumper this past summer and the problem that I ran into was the opening on the new bumper didn't quite have enough clearance for the nozzle so I had to do some sanding to get it to close properly

[@mazharsoufi5270]

@@justinbuice very helpful Justice..and makes a lot of sense.. I figured.. just wanted to hear it from the expert.. thanks a lot.. I hope this mater can b corrected without having to take off the bumper?

[@mikehendrick7910]

do you have to do both sides when replacing the headlight washers?

[@roblesinline6642]

Mine doesn't leak but I'm still watching lmao

[@joelane4670]

I fill my washer fluid every month. Need to fix that puppy soon..thx

[@joshliddicoat8328]

Justin.... I've been getting this warning for washer fluid for a couple weeks now.... do the headlights get washed every time I pull my windshield washer fluid lever?

[@justinbuice]

I believe they only get washed if you pull the lever when the headlights are turned on, but they will leak whether you use them or not.

[@joshliddicoat8328]

Thank you. I was starting to get freaked out since I just topped it. By the way, your videos are excellent all around... Keep it up.

[@justinbuice]

thanks!

[@Mark-ss1ke]

keep your lights off when using the fluid. The sprayer only works when lights are turned on

[@cgmodeling]

Just squirk quickly your windshield and the headlight washer won’t pop out. Long press will do both.

[@paulewing1094]

Justin thanks for posting this video. I was thinking I needed to pull the whole bumper off to fix this on my car. Great channel btw. Your production values are high. Keep it up!

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@strichards5337]

You’re video was great but I wish you’d have linked or shown pulling the fender skirt. It’s part of the job so ideally it’s part of the vid. Or make the other vid and double your viewership.

[@justinbuice]

Wish I would have included that. This was one of my earlier videos from 6 years ago.

[@strichards5337]

@@justinbuice tis all good. I’ll just have to figure it out. But with your vid here, I should be able to save having the dealer do it. Thank you!!

[@DoggyDawg15]

perfect!!!!

[@paulotavares8590]

What did u remove to get access ?

[@WaterboyHockey]

Sorry bud, but I didn't really got it, so do I need to remove headlight, bumper or wheel to get access to headlight washer??

[@WaterboyHockey]

Oh sorry, I got it haha, wheel and fender liner :) thanks buddy

[@brbhave2p00p4]

Justice for BMW mechanic

[@gisaji001]

nice

[@manixpc]

2:17 How did you just pull the whole unit out? I had to literally break one of the side clips with a flathead in order to pull it out.

[@pignapoke6772]

Possible to do this without removing wheel? I dont have the tools to do that and dont wanna pay someone hundreds to do this

[@freshboosted2569]

I always kinda found headlight washer cool

[@erickhernandez4668]

Just spent 2 hours doing this, only to find out one of the washers from amazon came broken 🙃

[@BradyBell33]

Are headlight washers even useful?

[@justinbuice]

+Brady Bell not really. Just another part that can break.

[@Boz1211111]

Depends how dirty your roads are.. In the summer not really but in the fall and winter yes because agricultural equipment spreads a lot of mud on the roads here

[@trance1986]

Guys I have a problem with replacing my front turn signal bulb. I have 328xi 2008 coupe and for some reason there is no panel I can actually open to replace my bulb. All the videos on you tube shows that there should be 2 screws and panel just above the front tire but not in my case.. Does anyone know how to replace that bulb in that case ? Thank you.

[@missysanz9078]

👍👍👍👍

[@KhangTruong-fi8is]

What the heck! I did not even know bmw have headlights washer. I have a 335i so I don't think it's the same.

[@rubenfamilia1012]

Where do you buy the replacements ?

[@justinbuice]

Amazon

[@jimlink4124]

Seems like a bad idea to replace this part, since it'll just fail again in a few years, and really isn't needed for most people in the first place. Bad design all around. Best fix seems to be to fold and tie the tube so that no more fluid can leak out. Cheap, easy and long-term fix.

[@MaxyICT]

How do you do that? Mine leaks without even using it

[@jimlink4124]

@@MaxyICT I had a buddy help, but it wasn't too hard. We just jacked it up, took the front wheels off and then found the washer tubes right above/behind where the wheels were. Pulled the tubes out of the washer heads, and plugged the end with a large screw and tied it tight so the screw would stay in, then zip tied the tubes to a random piece of metal. No leaks since!

[@renzooplays]

Bro do you live in michigan?

[@justinbuice]

+renzoo yes

[@renzooplays]

Justin Buice what part ? I just moved up here from miami to Ann Arbor

[@justinbuice]

im in the Detroit area in Macomb

[@renzooplays]

oh nice. is there any BMW groups or meets? I have a F36 and my roommate has a F80

[@nemanjaradonjic2931]

I'm in battle creek, michigan dude we should meet up lol

[@killerkennels9002]

I have a 2008 135i do I have this

[@firebladeflow]

fyi you can also uncode the stupid washers all together using the carly app, then the fluid wont ruin your waxing job everytime ;)

[@justinbuice]

I'll probably do that. I know there is also a DIY on the forums to delete them completely. Basically clamping off the washer fluid lines. Because they will eventually leak whether you use them or not.

[@firebladeflow]

Good to know, for my 2008 e91 no leaks so far and the washer reservoir stays full in contrast to being empty every 2 weeks !

[@joelane4670]

Yeah..I'm gonna clamp them off too..big waste in my option.

[@joelane4670]

But won't they still leak?

[@joelane4670]

Did you clamp your head light washers off yet..I need to do this also?

[@TheLoneRanger1992]

hi do I need to buy two of these pumps 1 for each headlight washer?

[@justinbuice]

+J.M Z.C yes, you need one for each side

[@igorspilinskis2107]

Justin Buice hi. Where to buy those pumps. Cound you share link?

[@ryanz6422]

If every bmw owns have some skills like Justin, bmw will close. LOL

[@oonniizzllee]

Is there a way to adjust these. Mine are spraying way too high

[@justinbuice]

I don’t think they are adjustable

[@klvAcosta]

Is it OK for me to say that I've own this car for maybe six years and I didn't know this shit exist? I always wondered what the square plastic was lmao 😂

[@jakobjung1389]

Can you change the seals?

[@justinbuice]

The seals inside of the sprayer? Im not sure that they sell the seperatly or how you would get it apart. But fortunatly the whole mechanisim is really inexpensive

[@jonnydangerous]

What's the background music?

[@patricklyana3611]

How do we use it?

[@justinbuice]

+Patrick EL when the headlights are turned on, pull the lever to spray the windshield and it will spray the headlights as well

[@simplyclean4907]

need help buying 2007 bmw 328 rwd or 2009 audi a4 Quattro 2.0t

[@justinbuice]

I'd get the BMW but I might be a little biased ;)

[@NS3825]

Simple Frankie BMW you can fuck around with the rwd

[@Christopher9835]

Simple Frankie go feel the steering of the A4 and the 328i. This will give you an answer. Especially going into corners. Tight and heavier is better

[@joelane4670]

Can we just disable these things..bc every time they come on they spray all over your hood. Dumb design. Thanks. Joe

[@gisaji001]

justin buice thanks i want known it and i known lol

[@kenlawton1531]

I hate it when you've just detailed your car and the stupid headlight washer destroys your detail when you least expect it 😂

[@justinbuice]

Yeah they are pretty useless besides making your car dirty

[@illestprincessforeve]

You're attractive 😝

[@nasa1985]

Headlight washers are so pointless, if anything they make things worse.

[@justinbuice]

I agree. They just make a mess on the hood

[@tryingtobebest]

This is not fixing leaking nozzle its just replacing!!!! Rename!!

[@justinbuice]

Replacing the nozzle fixes the problem. What were you expecting me to do?

[@tryingtobebest]

@@justinbuiceREPAIR is something that shown in this vieo - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKmcmmaqrth-n80 Yours is just RnR....

[@Tom-mo9zl]

@@justinbuiceProbably only replace the seal inside. This is fixing, no?

[@justinbuice]

@@Tom-mo9zl As far as I know, the seal inside can't be purchased separately. Even if it could, this whole mechanism is only $20. Who would go through all that work instead of just replacing the part for 20 bucks lmao