NEED HELP!!! [Headlight washer]

50iXman · 09-27-2023, 09:23 AM

2014 X5 50i.

Is there a separate reservoir for the windscreen washer and the headlights?

I live in Canada, so Ive read that some areas the washers for the headlights should pop up after the 7th or so wash of the windscreen.

Mine do not.

I just wonder if there are 2 places I should fill with windshield washer fluid.

Also what is the easiest way to test the washers since I cant be in 2 places at once

stocktree · 09-27-2023, 08:24 PM

Almost positive it's just one resorvoir. Plus the washer only activates at night with headlights on.

TOPEC · 09-27-2023, 11:57 PM

Its the same reservoir as ur windshield one, i have never seen mine work in the 7 years ive driven my car and i use my windshield washer A LOT.

Fknid · 09-28-2023, 02:01 AM

I suspect mine do not operate when I have the headlight setting set to auto.

CatalinP · 09-28-2023, 09:03 AM

Same reservoir / the headlights need to be either on or auto / headlights washer is triggered only when the headlights are on and at after a certain number of windscreen wash cycles.

50iXman · 09-28-2023, 01:58 PM

Thanks all so very very much.

I am bMW noob, but I have fallen in love with the brand. Love the concentration on driving experience. I just grin the entire time I am behind the wheel.

So to demonstrate my noob-ness, I can say this:

Unless the washer tank is fairly full, the headlight washers will not work

Filled it to the brim and BOOM washers worked.

Dont like that it gets all over the hood though.

09-27-2023, 09:23 AM	#1
50iXman Private First Class 34 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	NEED HELP!!! [Headlight washer] 2014 X5 50i. Is there a separate reservoir for the windscreen washer and the headlights? I live in Canada, so Ive read that some areas the washers for the headlights should pop up after the 7th or so wash of the windscreen. Mine do not. I just wonder if there are 2 places I should fill with windshield washer fluid. Also what is the easiest way to test the washers since I cant be in 2 places at once
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09-27-2023, 08:24 PM	#2
stocktree Lieutenant 299 Rep 442 Posts Drives: x5 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: midwest iTrader: (0)	Almost positive it's just one resorvoir. Plus the washer only activates at night with headlights on.
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09-27-2023, 11:57 PM	#3
TOPEC <3 Flat Four 217 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 335is LM Blue Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond B.C. iTrader: (0)	Its the same reservoir as ur windshield one, i have never seen mine work in the 7 years ive driven my car and i use my windshield washer A LOT. __________________ 2011 335is Le Mans Blue 2016 X5 xdrive 35i Alpine White
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09-28-2023, 02:01 AM	#4
Fknid Private First Class 39 Rep 111 Posts Drives: BMW 2014 X5 50i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I suspect mine do not operate when I have the headlight setting set to auto.
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09-28-2023, 09:03 AM	#5
CatalinP Major 590 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 2014 3.0xd Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: RO iTrader: (0)	Same reservoir / the headlights need to be either on or auto / headlights washer is triggered only when the headlights are on and at after a certain number of windscreen wash cycles.
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09-28-2023, 01:58 PM	#6
50iXman Private First Class 34 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks all so very very much. I am bMW noob, but I have fallen in love with the brand. Love the concentration on driving experience. I just grin the entire time I am behind the wheel. So to demonstrate my noob-ness, I can say this: Unless the washer tank is fairly full, the headlight washers will not work Filled it to the brim and BOOM washers worked. Dont like that it gets all over the hood though.
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