Washer Fluid Level

NVETHIS · 01-16-2019, 03:41 PM

Is there a way to code out the washer level sensor? Mine has become irritatingly broken, and when there's an alert in the engine control for low fluid, the headlight washers will not spray. The sensor apparently is built into the tank, and I don't want to replace the whole thing. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

-NVE

bimmer456 · 01-16-2019, 04:03 PM

Must be to protect the motor from overheating if empty. Maybe worth a DIY project to fix it properly with FCP Euro parts.

Billfitz · 01-16-2019, 04:41 PM

Make sure you don't use Rain-X fluid, it renders the sensor inoperative, giving a false low fluid warning.

NVETHIS · 01-16-2019, 05:12 PM

I always have my resivior full, I use my washers all the time. But I fucking hate that the sensor is blown and now it is an immediate alert and the headlight washers won't spray in that state. I'm aware of the rain-x fluid issues. I just picked up 2 gallons of bmw fluid, sensor still unhappy. Stupid PoS!

-NVE

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NVETHIS Private First Class 56 Rep 171 Posts Drives: X3 M Comp Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 M Comp [0.00] 2018 BMW S1KRR [0.00]	Washer Fluid Level Is there a way to code out the washer level sensor? Mine has become irritatingly broken, and when there's an alert in the engine control for low fluid, the headlight washers will not spray. The sensor apparently is built into the tank, and I don't want to replace the whole thing. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. -NVE
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bimmer456 Major General 2963 Rep 5,997 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	Must be to protect the motor from overheating if empty. Maybe worth a DIY project to fix it properly with FCP Euro parts.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,082 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Make sure you don't use Rain-X fluid, it renders the sensor inoperative, giving a false low fluid warning.
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NVETHIS Private First Class 56 Rep 171 Posts Drives: X3 M Comp Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 M Comp [0.00] 2018 BMW S1KRR [0.00]	I always have my resivior full, I use my washers all the time. But I fucking hate that the sensor is blown and now it is an immediate alert and the headlight washers won't spray in that state. I'm aware of the rain-x fluid issues. I just picked up 2 gallons of bmw fluid, sensor still unhappy. Stupid PoS! -NVE
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