Washer Fluid Leak
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From: Tyler TX
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Washer Fluid Leak
Hey guys,
I seem to have a leak coming from the window washer fluid reservoir. Is there anything simple to check such as a hose or anything like that before I take anything apart to try to fix the issue. I do not think that it was the cause of a rock or something like that because it seems to be too compact in that area for a rock to make it through the fog light grill and do damage to the reservoir. My thinking was some hose might of came loose. Any thoughts on that guys?
I seem to have a leak coming from the window washer fluid reservoir. Is there anything simple to check such as a hose or anything like that before I take anything apart to try to fix the issue. I do not think that it was the cause of a rock or something like that because it seems to be too compact in that area for a rock to make it through the fog light grill and do damage to the reservoir. My thinking was some hose might of came loose. Any thoughts on that guys?
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2018 C300 Cabriolet with AMG Line
Hey guys,
I seem to have a leak coming from the window washer fluid reservoir. Is there anything simple to check such as a hose or anything like that before I take anything apart to try to fix the issue. I do not think that it was the cause of a rock or something like that because it seems to be too compact in that area for a rock to make it through the fog light grill and do damage to the reservoir. My thinking was some hose might of came loose. Any thoughts on that guys?
I seem to have a leak coming from the window washer fluid reservoir. Is there anything simple to check such as a hose or anything like that before I take anything apart to try to fix the issue. I do not think that it was the cause of a rock or something like that because it seems to be too compact in that area for a rock to make it through the fog light grill and do damage to the reservoir. My thinking was some hose might of came loose. Any thoughts on that guys?
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From: Southern California
'05 MBZ C230K and '09 MBZ C350
That's exactly what happened to my wife's 2005 C230. When I pour the windshield washer fluid in the reservoir, it leaks.
I had to take the front/left wheel off and removed the liner to access the reservoir. I found that the washer pump rubber O-ring wasn't keeping the fluid inside of the reservoir (the fluid went through the O-ring). I replaced the washer pump and O-ring. No more leaks.
I think that's what you need to do that. The pump can be purchased at AutoZone for $26 and the O-ring from Mercedes dealer for about a dollar.
Hope it helps...and by the way, I'm a half Croatian!
I had to take the front/left wheel off and removed the liner to access the reservoir. I found that the washer pump rubber O-ring wasn't keeping the fluid inside of the reservoir (the fluid went through the O-ring). I replaced the washer pump and O-ring. No more leaks.
I think that's what you need to do that. The pump can be purchased at AutoZone for $26 and the O-ring from Mercedes dealer for about a dollar.
Hope it helps...and by the way, I'm a half Croatian!
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From: Tyler TX
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That's exactly what happened to my wife's 2005 C230. When I pour the windshield washer fluid in the reservoir, it leaks.
I had to take the front/left wheel off and removed the liner to access the reservoir. I found that the washer pump rubber O-ring wasn't keeping the fluid inside of the reservoir (the fluid went through the O-ring). I replaced the washer pump and O-ring. No more leaks.
I think that's what you need to do that. The pump can be purchased at AutoZone for $26 and the O-ring from Mercedes dealer for about a dollar.
Hope it helps...and by the way, I'm a half Croatian!
I had to take the front/left wheel off and removed the liner to access the reservoir. I found that the washer pump rubber O-ring wasn't keeping the fluid inside of the reservoir (the fluid went through the O-ring). I replaced the washer pump and O-ring. No more leaks.
I think that's what you need to do that. The pump can be purchased at AutoZone for $26 and the O-ring from Mercedes dealer for about a dollar.
Hope it helps...and by the way, I'm a half Croatian!
Haha I just saw this post.. 1/2 Croatian, thats interesting. I do not run into too many of my fellow Croats often.
As far as the leak. I still have not had a chance to check it out but I did speak to my service adviser and he instructed me towards the same thing since it leaks enough to set off the sensor. Do I need to replace the pump itself or just the O-Ring to fix my issue or both?
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I had a chance to finally check out the leak issue.. It seems to be coming from the window washer pump itself. Here is a picture. What is the best method to fix this? Replace the motor itself?
