Washer jet cover missing

Dr Dave · 01-22-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ///ajd

Did you get no joy from the dealer for your jets Dr Dave?

I didn't bother; to be honest I simply don't have the time at the moment, both dealerships are in excess of 25 miles each way.

But I do have a plan!

CarAbuser · 01-22-2011, 08:11 PM

I've got a cover missing too, just dropped off today, it's not even close to freezing and my washer fluid is strong stuff.

Â£10 for the part from a local company, just needs painting.
Think i'll pull the fuse on the washers, it's the only way round this shitty design.

bounty78 · 02-03-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CarAbuser

I've got a cover missing too, just dropped off today, it's not even close to freezing and my washer fluid is strong stuff.

Â£10 for the part from a local company, just needs painting.
Think i'll pull the fuse on the washers, it's the only way round this shitty design.

My off side(driver's side) came off this morning. Where did you get yours from? My E92 is on a 57plate and it's out of warranty. £10 is a good price. Don't want to pay a fortune for them if they are prone to coming off

Mike

Dr Dave · 02-03-2011, 05:36 PM

BMW Dealer only part.

Is your jet still present?

bounty78 · 02-03-2011, 05:40 PM

Hi Dr. Dave..thank you for your reply. I am not sure mate. It's a bit dark, will have to have a look at it in the morning. Do you have to pull the nozle out to see if the jet is still in?

CarAbuser · 02-04-2011, 06:58 PM

http://www.partsreunited.co.uk/category/200/BMW/listings/686442/61677171660.html

Thats the part i got (drivers side cover), phone the number on the left and tell them you used the website for a 10% discount.

It's a primed part so you need to get yourself some paint from halfords.

bounty78 · 02-04-2011, 07:10 PM

Thanks a lot mate. Will check it out.

Gazi · 02-04-2011, 09:22 PM

Guys will this happen to the LCI model too? I know it will really make me

to have two holes in the bumper! Im thinking of de activating the headlamp wash all together the day Im picking up the car.

Is there actually any need to wash the headlamp?

Dr Dave · 02-05-2011, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazi

Is there actually any need to wash the headlamp?

No, not really. Biggest fucking waste of time if you ask me!

CarAbuser · 02-05-2011, 05:05 AM

Not only is it useless, it also wastes washer fluid and leaves streams of water along the front of your car.

Gazi · 02-05-2011, 05:52 AM

I think I will give the dealer a call...

I have got a lot to think about already before I even pick the car up, don't need this to worried about everytime I wash my windscreen!

bounty78 · 02-05-2011, 09:19 AM

Took mine round to BMW Chesterfield...found out that my cover was nicked- not fallen off

You could still see part of the clip attached to the jet. Was quoted £9.75 for the plastic cover(primed)..the service advisor wasn't sure how much it will set me back to have it colour coded/painted and fitted. Think i will get one of my mates to do it.

wayne71 · 02-05-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bounty78

Took mine round to BMW Chesterfield...found out that my cover was nicked- not fallen off

You could still see part of the clip attached to the jet. Was quoted £9.75 for the plastic cover(primed)..the service advisor wasn't sure how much it will set me back to have it colour coded/painted and fitted. Think i will get one of my mates to do it.

Buy some paint and do it yourself? Its not like you're spraying a panel on a really noticeable part of the car.

R1GGO · 02-05-2011, 11:17 AM

Or how about wrap the primed covers with carbon fiber wrap.
I was thinking of doing this as I have lost one too and have some 3M Di Noc Carbon Wrap left over from doing the interior trim.

These would be a doddle to wrap and could always be painted later.

What do you think these would look like. I reckon on black would look sweet, but mines is blue, so not so sure.

Dr Dave · 02-05-2011, 12:24 PM

Nope.....they'd have to be body colour imo

bounty78 · 02-05-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wayne71

Buy some paint and do it yourself? Its not like you're spraying a panel on a really noticeable part of the car.

Things always go tits up whenever i attempt any DIY.

Want it to match the other side. Don't want the colour to start peeling after 6 months. A perfect job will involve a layer of lacquer and then oven baked

I agree with Dave...the headlight washer covers have to be colour coded with the bumper..otherwise they will look out of place. It's the same for those with black bumper

rs939 · 02-05-2011, 02:29 PM

I had mine replaced today under warranty at BMW in Northampton.

Axeboy · 02-05-2011, 04:35 PM

Ive had mine on order for a month

At least BMW are replacing it (it was both but I found one next to a pothole the next day

)

wayne71 · 02-06-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bounty78

Things always go tits up whenever i attempt any DIY.

Want it to match the other side. Don't want the colour to start peeling after 6 months. A perfect job will involve a layer of lacquer and then oven baked

I agree with Dave...the headlight washer covers have to be colour coded with the bumper..otherwise they will look out of place. It's the same for those with black bumper

Oven baked? Its a little piece of plastic get it bloody sprayed man!

rs939 · 02-06-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Axeboy

Ive had mine on order for a month

At least BMW are replacing it (it was both but I found one next to a pothole the next day

)

They are unsurprisingly on back order, mine took 5 weeks.

Steve748 · 02-07-2011, 05:56 PM

A couple of weeks ago I noticed one of mine was missing and just thought it had been stolen.
I went to Stratstone and ordered another cap and when it came and tried to fit it I realised that the nozzle was missing as there was nothing to attach it to.
I went back and ordered the nozzle and the parts guy didn't say a word about it happening before

I'll be going there in the morning as my warranty is up on the 1st of March and they are trying to persuade me to extend it.
Don't bother buying the pint in Halfrauds as their version of Sparkling Graphite does not match.
The guy who has done paint for me before says he can paint it for £25, I wonder what they will say at Stratstone in the morning?

m1bjr · 02-13-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

To be honest I'm not sure it is worth the expense and hassle of stripping off the front of the car etc and replacing the complete nozzle.......I'm tempted to pull the fuse, paint the cover and secure it into place with a tie of some sorts.

Don't do this.

MOT fail now - lens cleaners have to be installed and must work if you have xenon lighting in the UK.

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CarAbuser Lieutenant Colonel 487 Rep 1,551 Posts Drives: Z4 35i DCT / E92 335i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I've got a cover missing too, just dropped off today, it's not even close to freezing and my washer fluid is strong stuff. Â£10 for the part from a local company, just needs painting. Think i'll pull the fuse on the washers, it's the only way round this shitty design.
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 116 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	BMW Dealer only part. Is your jet still present? __________________
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bounty78 Mike 8 Rep 328 Posts Drives: F10 528i M Sport LCI Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 325i SE conv [0.00] 2003 Nissan 350Z GT [0.00] 2007 320i E92 M sport [0.00]	Hi Dr. Dave..thank you for your reply. I am not sure mate. It's a bit dark, will have to have a look at it in the morning. Do you have to pull the nozle out to see if the jet is still in?
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02-04-2011, 06:58 PM	#50
CarAbuser Lieutenant Colonel 487 Rep 1,551 Posts Drives: Z4 35i DCT / E92 335i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	http://www.partsreunited.co.uk/category/200/BMW/listings/686442/61677171660.html Thats the part i got (drivers side cover), phone the number on the left and tell them you used the website for a 10% discount. It's a primed part so you need to get yourself some paint from halfords.
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bounty78 Mike 8 Rep 328 Posts Drives: F10 528i M Sport LCI Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 325i SE conv [0.00] 2003 Nissan 350Z GT [0.00] 2007 320i E92 M sport [0.00]	Thanks a lot mate. Will check it out.
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02-04-2011, 09:22 PM	#52
Gazi Private 19 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E92 320d MSport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Guys will this happen to the LCI model too? I know it will really make me to have two holes in the bumper! Im thinking of de activating the headlamp wash all together the day Im picking up the car. Is there actually any need to wash the headlamp?
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02-05-2011, 05:05 AM	#54
CarAbuser Lieutenant Colonel 487 Rep 1,551 Posts Drives: Z4 35i DCT / E92 335i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Not only is it useless, it also wastes washer fluid and leaves streams of water along the front of your car.
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02-05-2011, 05:52 AM	#55
Gazi Private 19 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E92 320d MSport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	I think I will give the dealer a call... I have got a lot to think about already before I even pick the car up, don't need this to worried about everytime I wash my windscreen!
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02-05-2011, 09:19 AM	#56
bounty78 Mike 8 Rep 328 Posts Drives: F10 528i M Sport LCI Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 325i SE conv [0.00] 2003 Nissan 350Z GT [0.00] 2007 320i E92 M sport [0.00]	Took mine round to BMW Chesterfield...found out that my cover was nicked- not fallen off You could still see part of the clip attached to the jet. Was quoted £9.75 for the plastic cover(primed)..the service advisor wasn't sure how much it will set me back to have it colour coded/painted and fitted. Think i will get one of my mates to do it.
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02-05-2011, 11:17 AM	#58
R1GGO New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 335D M Sport 2007 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NW UK iTrader: (0)	Or how about wrap the primed covers with carbon fiber wrap. I was thinking of doing this as I have lost one too and have some 3M Di Noc Carbon Wrap left over from doing the interior trim. These would be a doddle to wrap and could always be painted later. What do you think these would look like. I reckon on black would look sweet, but mines is blue, so not so sure.
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02-05-2011, 12:24 PM	#59
Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 116 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Nope.....they'd have to be body colour imo __________________
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02-05-2011, 02:29 PM	#61
rs939 Private 3 Rep 93 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325d with Bluefin Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northampton iTrader: (0)	I had mine replaced today under warranty at BMW in Northampton.
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02-05-2011, 04:35 PM	#62
Axeboy Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335i SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Ive had mine on order for a month At least BMW are replacing it (it was both but I found one next to a pothole the next day )
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02-07-2011, 05:56 PM	#65
Steve748 Lieutenant 12 Rep 564 Posts Drives: Corvette & Jeep Commander Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Yorks & Granite Hills CA iTrader: (0)	A couple of weeks ago I noticed one of mine was missing and just thought it had been stolen. I went to Stratstone and ordered another cap and when it came and tried to fit it I realised that the nozzle was missing as there was nothing to attach it to. I went back and ordered the nozzle and the parts guy didn't say a word about it happening before I'll be going there in the morning as my warranty is up on the 1st of March and they are trying to persuade me to extend it. Don't bother buying the pint in Halfrauds as their version of Sparkling Graphite does not match. The guy who has done paint for me before says he can paint it for £25, I wonder what they will say at Stratstone in the morning?
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