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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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Leaking washer fluid

The wife told me that her low washer fluid light came on. I bought some washer fluid and filled it up. I noticed a little bit was dripping but thought that I might have spilled a little bit. She went out to do something and when she came back she said it was dripping and there was a puddle underneath. I went out and checked and she was right. It was dripping and about 1/4 was lost since I had filled it up eariler that day. It is still dripping and probably empty now.

I am going to take it to the dealership to fix under warranty but what is the problem?
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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The problem is the seam on the washer reservoir

Your good for a new part Nb: 163-860-11-60

The reservoir is made of two halves which are joined by a seam that does tend to lose its integrity after a while.

Just one of those things that has been plaguing the ML since day one and that MB can't get resolved from whomever the supplier is. Sad and irritating!
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 08:57 PM
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I went through two washer bottles in the first six months I owned the car. The last one however has now lasted for over a year, I'm hoping this means MB finally solved the quality problem.
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