washer jets blocked!!

gman3msport · 03-30-2013, 09:08 AM

Think I have the dreaded washer jets blocked, they are just dribbling out. Been reading some posts and sounds a propper ball ache to unblock them. Anyone done this recently?

Phil325i · 03-30-2013, 10:07 AM

Unlikely to be blocked jets. Much more likely to be blocked pump filter. Do a search, there's a DIY guide somewhere...

davyk31 · 03-30-2013, 03:14 PM

Yes will be the blocked filter. Really easy job if you follow the guide on here. Takes about an hour and half first time.

gman3msport · 03-30-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Yes will be the blocked filter. Really easy job if you follow the guide on here. Takes about an hour and half first time.

The guide you refer to is it were you take the wheel and inner arch off and remove the bottle and clean the filter out.

davyk31 · 03-31-2013, 04:24 AM

Yes that's the one. Isn't that tricky if you have the time and tools. Clean both the filter for windscreen and also headlight washers if you have them. Then fill up with BMW screen wash.

gman3msport · 03-31-2013, 07:30 AM

Thanks will give it ago tomorrow

Sensible_ · 03-31-2013, 12:29 PM

If its just a limescale / hard water blockage you could try crumbling up a Calgon tablet in washer filler. Many people swear by this, just make sure you move the jets away from the car so you don't get the Calgon all over your windscreen!

davyk31 · 03-31-2013, 12:40 PM

For some people the Calgon tablet works or works for a while, if the filter is blocked there is only one answer and personally I would be worried about putting strong chemicals down those thin plastic pipes and components.

jimmylad · 04-01-2013, 03:10 AM

If it is lime scale. Use citric acid. Dissolve some in hot water and pour it in and leave for 15 mins. Empty your washer jets and rinse through with some fresh water. Might be a good idea to have a hose pipe to rinse the car off of any citric acid as the jets are being used.

Put some citric acid in your kettle or veg steame an the elements will look like new after. I do this with my washing machine too without the clothes in.

gman3msport · 04-01-2013, 02:58 PM

Had a go at this today, took the wheel and inner arch out, pulled the bottle out, removed the filter which was clogged up with gunk, then gave the bottle a good flush out with the hose pipe and lots more crap came out of the bottle. Put it all back together and they work brilliant now. Job done!

davyk31 · 04-02-2013, 02:16 AM

It's a good feeling when you have completed the job by cleaning it out properly as you know the problem is sorted. With a calgon I think I would always be waiting for it to come back.

03-30-2013, 09:08 AM	#1
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davyk31 Major General 1071 Rep 6,992 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Yes will be the blocked filter. Really easy job if you follow the guide on here. Takes about an hour and half first time.
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davyk31 Major General 1071 Rep 6,992 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Yes that's the one. Isn't that tricky if you have the time and tools. Clean both the filter for windscreen and also headlight washers if you have them. Then fill up with BMW screen wash.
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Sensible_ Colonel 532 Rep 2,503 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London iTrader: (1)	If its just a limescale / hard water blockage you could try crumbling up a Calgon tablet in washer filler. Many people swear by this, just make sure you move the jets away from the car so you don't get the Calgon all over your windscreen!
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davyk31 Major General 1071 Rep 6,992 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	For some people the Calgon tablet works or works for a while, if the filter is blocked there is only one answer and personally I would be worried about putting strong chemicals down those thin plastic pipes and components.
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jimmylad Lieutenant 48 Rep 565 Posts Drives: e92 335d sapphire black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DERBY iTrader: (1)	If it is lime scale. Use citric acid. Dissolve some in hot water and pour it in and leave for 15 mins. Empty your washer jets and rinse through with some fresh water. Might be a good idea to have a hose pipe to rinse the car off of any citric acid as the jets are being used. Put some citric acid in your kettle or veg steame an the elements will look like new after. I do this with my washing machine too without the clothes in.
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gman3msport Private First Class 12 Rep 181 Posts Drives: E90 325i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: manchester iTrader: (0)	Had a go at this today, took the wheel and inner arch out, pulled the bottle out, removed the filter which was clogged up with gunk, then gave the bottle a good flush out with the hose pipe and lots more crap came out of the bottle. Put it all back together and they work brilliant now. Job done!
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davyk31 Major General 1071 Rep 6,992 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	It's a good feeling when you have completed the job by cleaning it out properly as you know the problem is sorted. With a calgon I think I would always be waiting for it to come back.
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