Windscreen Wipers water

Michael BD · 04-29-2013, 03:07 AM

Suddenly the water is not coming out. First I thought the container was empty, but I made sure it was full? Any ideas.

BMJ · 04-29-2013, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bornadog335i

Suddenly the water is not coming out. First I thought the container was empty, but I made sure it was full? Any ideas.

maybe a pump has failed?

will we see u at the meet?

_ink · 04-29-2013, 04:17 AM

Check fuse first?

THE335 · 04-29-2013, 04:36 AM

If you can hear the pump working but no water being sprayed then it's the filter in the reservoir. Common problem.

DR-JEKL · 04-29-2013, 04:47 AM

i had a washer pump replaced at my last service at bmw (they do fail)

mikenazz · 04-29-2013, 06:02 AM

I had the same problem. you can hear the pumps working but no water coming out. the filter is clogged up. you have to take off the driver side wheel then the plastic guard and you will see the tank.

Michael BD · 04-29-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenazz

I had the same problem. you can hear the pumps working but no water coming out. the filter is clogged up. you have to take off the driver side wheel then the plastic guard and you will see the tank.

Yes the pump is working, so this must be the issue. Thanks

youraveragepunter · 05-20-2013, 06:19 AM

So did this work? I have the same issue I think.....

kaitan · 05-20-2013, 06:47 AM

Put a spoon/a cap full of bleach in the reservoir then let it set for awhile then try pumping some water out thru the nozzle....the bottle do get clogged up with grime !

Make sure you wash the bleach water immediately after spraying so it wont damaged the rubber and paint.

Michael BD · 05-20-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by youraveragepunter

So did this work? I have the same issue I think.....

I haven't done anything at this stage.

Michael BD · 05-20-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

Put a spoon/a cap full of bleach in the reservoir then let it set for awhile then try pumping some water out thru the nozzle....the bottle do get clogged up with grime !

Make sure you wash the bleach water immediately after spraying so it wont damaged the rubber and paint.

Bit worried about the bleach. You mean something like White King

kaitan · 05-20-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bornadog335i

Bit worried about the bleach. You mean something like White King

Yeap

like i said trying washing the bleach ASAP after spraying! best doing it before washing the car

the washer will spit out brown colour water which is all the grime and dirt

NBTBRV8 · 05-20-2013, 04:29 PM

It is a very common problem. The washer additive goes mouldy blocking the pickup in the reservoir. The only real way to fix it is to pull it out (behind left front wheel) and wash it. Be prepared for a heap of slime and sludge when doing it.

kaitan · 05-20-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NBTBRV8

It is a very common problem. The washer additive goes mouldy blocking the pickup in the reservoir. The only real way to fix it is to pull it out (behind left front wheel) and wash it. Be prepared for a heap of slime and sludge when doing it.

Front left or right?? I believe it's front right of the car?

Kiwi Peter · 05-20-2013, 09:15 PM

common problem with the slime and blocked filter.
We use the WURTH number 0892333-L washer fluid this is the best and does not grow things in your water

, when we service your car we use this stuff, it is a freebee.

drjekl · 05-21-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kavehman

Could you just squirt a little degreaser in there each time you fill it up with water.

Little bit of soap, little bit of degreaser and some demineralized water.

I wouldn't recommend using degreaser, as its insoluable with water and could cause streaks on your windscreen which wouldnt be good for visibility

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NBTBRV8 Captain 146 Rep 860 Posts Drives: LCi E60 530i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	It is a very common problem. The washer additive goes mouldy blocking the pickup in the reservoir. The only real way to fix it is to pull it out (behind left front wheel) and wash it. Be prepared for a heap of slime and sludge when doing it.
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Kiwi Peter 175 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: E92 M3 2012 Edition 500 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cambridge, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	common problem with the slime and blocked filter. We use the WURTH number 0892333-L washer fluid this is the best and does not grow things in your water , when we service your car we use this stuff, it is a freebee.
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