E60 5 Series Bmw - Washer Fluid Level Low Warning Fault

[Chris Mac]

I had this fault on my car and heres how it was fixed.

Firstly I constantly saw this

Went off to BMW and bought one of these (Around £11)

Set about fitting the new level sensor

Remove these screws

Remove the sensor from the bottle of the tank

Fit new sensor and replace splash guard

Fault is now gone

 

[Smoothie]

Nice one

 

[Jason]

Do a youtube video from the pics and make a few quid, might pay for the sensor!

 

[marck scherz]

try this one, maybe it may help. Jump the connector that goes to the bottle with a piece of wire. The light should go out. If it does, then it's a issue with the bottle. If it doesn't, then it's a wiring issue.hope this can be a help for your bmw repair.

 

[Dorupolly]

Hi ... I have same problem with my car and I try to buy form eBay but I don't find the sensor ... How you find?

 

[Chris Mac]

Just order it from your local BMW dealer, was only £11 and about 2 days delivery

 

[Dorupolly]

I go to the dealer thank you for response and for picture ... My car is from 2009 you think is like yours easy to change ?

 

[Henrik Juul]

Hi - Thank you for all the pictures. I have the same problem, and was trying to replace the sensor. I got as far as to remove the electrical connector, but how do you remove the actual sensor? Do you pull it?, twist it? or ???
Also, for those of you trying to order the sensor online, notice that the picture above contains the part number - nice....

 

[Chris Mac]

It just turns 90 degrees, away from the engine if I remember right.

 

[Henrik Juul]

Got it! And it's working - no more warning! Thanks a million.

And you were almost right - to get the sensor out you turn 90 degrees (1/4 turn) towards the engine. You can then pull the sensor down, replace the new, and turn 1/4 away from the engine.
Note, my was pretty stuck (it’s a 2009 model, so 4 years old) – so I had to press somewhat hard to get it to release.

Also, if anyone else is struggling with getting the electrical connector off, you have to press at the button of the connector to release the “hook” that keeps it in.

Anyway – thanks for all the help, I hope you’ll be getting a a lot a Christmas presents. I am sure santa got you on his list…

 

[kennytheone]

hi worked for me to all back to normal now no faults

 

[Fflyingdog]

Hi everyone.
I had the fluid washer level warning ,I got rid of my warning by flushing the washer tank out with a hose pipe .works a treat.

 

[BobSpounge]

Had the same problem with my golf. I sorted it by filling the washer bottle with water. So easy.