09-16-2018, 06:37 AM | #1 |
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Washer jets limp
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Tried to use my windscreen washers yesterday and they seemed a little limp thought oh must be running out, filled them up while washing the car and they still the same...can hear the motor working but the water is just dribbling out! Any ideas what could be the issue? |
09-16-2018, 08:34 AM | #5 |
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I had the exact same thing on an E46 years ago
It happened at approx the 4y mark and I was really impressed how simple it was to get the reservoir out and clean the gunk out of the filter Having said that I'm sure I read here that the F30 is not so simple |
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09-16-2018, 02:45 PM | #7 | |
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If you mix washer fluids, they react and this causes the gloopy gel that blocks the filters and pumps.
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09-16-2018, 02:51 PM | #9 |
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Yep there’s a mesh that collects any debris before leaving the washer bottle which gets clogged with goop from mixing different types of washer fluid.
I cleared mine by filling it with boiling water, drive round the block to swish it about, then pull the pipe off the jets and pump it through. |
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09-16-2018, 03:06 PM | #10 |
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Would suggest what Teaston did before you try and pull the bottle - I have done it and it's an absolute b*itch to get out of the f30 hidden behind the drivers side wing right near the door. So you have take off the wheel the arch cover and then try and get it out (clipped in) not the easiest without a lift. I had my mechanic mate do it and it still took him
An hour to do. |
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09-17-2018, 08:52 AM | #14 |
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So what's the procedure for this? Run the pump until you're out of fluid, then full with hot water, then run again, then you're good? Do I need to unplug the nozzles for faster flow or anything.
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09-17-2018, 09:12 AM | #15 |
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Never ever used BMW washer fluid and never had a problem with blockage or faulty washer jets. As long as you use a good make and be consistent it should be OK.
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09-17-2018, 09:16 AM | #16 |
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Had this problem last christmas. Bloody thing blocked up despite me only ever using bmw screen wash.
Car was under 3 years old but not covered under Warranty. Twats. Cost me around £120 for bmw bury to strip it and clean out. 90 minutes later, back on the road. It's a completely shit design.
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09-17-2018, 10:32 AM | #17 |
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Well...I gave the empty washer fluid then top back up with boiling water and hasn’t work! Took around half an hour to empty the tank (me being a twat for filling it up yesterday) think I’m going to book it in for sorting!
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09-17-2018, 12:43 PM | #18 |
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Get the lube out ready...
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09-18-2018, 03:27 AM | #20 |
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Search my posts from a couple of years back, there's a full guide for doing this.
They won't do it under warranty, it's blocked, not faulty, so will cost... lots!
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09-18-2018, 03:55 PM | #21 |
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Around £120 was what I paid...
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