Screen washer problem

JimmyJames75 · 01-11-2009, 03:07 PM

Hi

I just bought a 2005 55 "new shape" model 3 Series Touring and I have a problem with the washer jets. It was a really cold morning so initially it was assumed that the problem was because it was iced up. However, it's been a relatively warm day and they still don't work properly.

When I pull on the stalk I can hear the washer motor working and I get a very small splash on the screen but then nothing more. The motor continues to make a noise but no water is produced. The rear one works perfectly.

Any ideas? Possibly blocked or a hose come loose?

Any help would be much appreciated.

James

blakjack23 · 01-11-2009, 03:28 PM

Just like your door handle problem, I had this same washer fluid problem last year too. It froze up twice and I had to bring it to the dealer to have it taken care of once. I think the previous owner just put in some crappy warm weather fluid.

JimmyJames75 · 01-11-2009, 05:19 PM

And was it expensive to fix?

GMWNashville · 01-11-2009, 05:41 PM

also, the washer pump screens get clogged if not using oem fluid. for some reason they grow like....goo? its not covered by warranty...fender liner must be removed and pump must be removed and new screen put in or old one cleaned...

JimmyJames75 · 01-12-2009, 03:13 AM

Cheers, volkswackin

Any chance you can give me a step-by-step on how I do that? Is it an easy job?

blakjack23 · 01-12-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyJames75

And was it expensive to fix?

Dealer fixed it free of charge because it was under warranty. But they basiclaly said they just let it sit inside to thaw out, then removed all the old fluid and replaced with new.

BzsBimmer · 01-12-2009, 02:27 PM

There's also a windshield fluid antifreeze that you can buy at the dealer. You mix it with distilled water and there's detergents in there as well. Mix ratio is dependent on climate and region (EPA laws) but you can mix it to whatever ratio you want.

Might also have them check your nozzles or if you have heated nozzles, something might be broken

HermesRider · 01-12-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Might also have them check your nozzles or if you have heated nozzles, something might be broken

Do we have heated nozzles? Is that part of the cold weather package?

BzsBimmer · 01-12-2009, 05:32 PM

Yup part of the CW package I'd like to say. The nozzles themselves aren't heated I think. It's just the fluid. I don't have it or need it so I'm not sure 100%

JimmyJames75 · 01-16-2009, 01:20 PM

£175 for BMW to replace the motor and filters! The garage I bought the car from agreed to pay for it..

The guy at the dealership said that he sees this a lot but once replaced he has never had anyone come back.

Let's hope that's it!

Thanks for the help!

01-11-2009, 03:07 PM	#1
JimmyJames75 E91 3 Series Touring 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E91, 3 Series Touring-2005 55 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Screen washer problem Hi I just bought a 2005 55 "new shape" model 3 Series Touring and I have a problem with the washer jets. It was a really cold morning so initially it was assumed that the problem was because it was iced up. However, it's been a relatively warm day and they still don't work properly. When I pull on the stalk I can hear the washer motor working and I get a very small splash on the screen but then nothing more. The motor continues to make a noise but no water is produced. The rear one works perfectly. Any ideas? Possibly blocked or a hose come loose? Any help would be much appreciated. James
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blakjack23 Major 33 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (3) Garage List '06 325i [0.00]	Just like your door handle problem, I had this same washer fluid problem last year too. It froze up twice and I had to bring it to the dealer to have it taken care of once. I think the previous owner just put in some crappy warm weather fluid. __________________ '06 325i - AT (bite me!) - Jet Black - Black leatherette - Aluminum Trim - Blacklines - 189's - M3 Spoiler
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	also, the washer pump screens get clogged if not using oem fluid. for some reason they grow like....goo? its not covered by warranty...fender liner must be removed and pump must be removed and new screen put in or old one cleaned...
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01-12-2009, 03:13 AM	#5
JimmyJames75 E91 3 Series Touring 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E91, 3 Series Touring-2005 55 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Cheers, volkswackin Any chance you can give me a step-by-step on how I do that? Is it an easy job?
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BzsBimmer Major General 3274 Rep 6,723 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	There's also a windshield fluid antifreeze that you can buy at the dealer. You mix it with distilled water and there's detergents in there as well. Mix ratio is dependent on climate and region (EPA laws) but you can mix it to whatever ratio you want. Might also have them check your nozzles or if you have heated nozzles, something might be broken
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BzsBimmer Major General 3274 Rep 6,723 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Yup part of the CW package I'd like to say. The nozzles themselves aren't heated I think. It's just the fluid. I don't have it or need it so I'm not sure 100%
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01-16-2009, 01:20 PM	#10
JimmyJames75 E91 3 Series Touring 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E91, 3 Series Touring-2005 55 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	£175 for BMW to replace the motor and filters! The garage I bought the car from agreed to pay for it.. The guy at the dealership said that he sees this a lot but once replaced he has never had anyone come back. Let's hope that's it! Thanks for the help!
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