Headlamp washers stopped working

ceedy · 10th May 2011, 08:21

Anyone come across this before..

will start investigating tomorrow on my days off.

any particular place to start looking..

Thanks

Chris

2Diesels · 10th May 2011, 08:27

Pump failure seems very common Chris, listen for the 2 double clicks behind the glove box when you operate them & if you hear that the system's working, pop the pump out & put a live & earth to it (pins are marked) & see if it runs. Loads of different BMW models use the same pump but under different part numbers

Reebs · 10th May 2011, 08:51

I take it you've checked the level of your washer fluid. The system is designed to stop delivering water to the headlamp washers when it drops below a certain level, instead directing it exclusively to the windscreen.

Worth checking first just in case.

Evansabove · 10th May 2011, 09:20

Also don't forget the headlamps only wash every five windscreen squirts.

John

ceedy · 11th May 2011, 18:00

been a bit parky today.. So being a bit of a softey I stayed indoors mostly.

But topped it all up.. & can't hear any clicking ..

Any fuses to look at @ can some one give a clue where the headlamp washer pump is physically ??

ta.

Chris

jt002e2762 · 11th May 2011, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evansabove

Also don't forget the headlamps only wash every five windscreen squirts.

John

and headlights need to be illuminated.

ceedy · 11th May 2011, 19:05

reckon this gives me a clue!!! ..

Here...

Stuart1410 · 11th May 2011, 22:06

Good possibility is that it is full of gunge!
You can get to the underside of the reservoir tank for under the front offside corner in front of the wheel. Remove the bottom trim / cover from under the corner of the bumper. Remove pump and clean, I think there is a "how to" somewhere. I have had to clean mine a couple of times now. A lot cheaper than new pumps etc.

Reebs · 12th May 2011, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart1410

I think there is a "how to" somewhere.

Here you go

How To Clean the Washer Bottle Filter

2Diesels · 12th May 2011, 10:39

There's no filter on the powerwash pump but my powerwash kit didn't work (siezed pump) & at least 3 other cars I know have the same trouble, Mark Bonsai very kindly donated a proper pump for my set up but I discovered that the pumps are the same as old 3 series & 5 series BMs but also an X5 pump is the same as are probably most newer BMWs but the part numbers don't tally, there's usually loads on ebay

10th May 2011, 08:21	#1
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Headlamp washers stopped working Anyone come across this before.. will start investigating tomorrow on my days off. any particular place to start looking.. Thanks Chris __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

10th May 2011, 08:51	#3
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,943 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	I take it you've checked the level of your washer fluid. The system is designed to stop delivering water to the headlamp washers when it drops below a certain level, instead directing it exclusively to the windscreen. Worth checking first just in case. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

11th May 2011, 18:00	#5
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	been a bit parky today.. So being a bit of a softey I stayed indoors mostly. But topped it all up.. & can't hear any clicking .. Any fuses to look at @ can some one give a clue where the headlamp washer pump is physically ?? ta. Chris __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

11th May 2011, 19:05	#7
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	reckon this gives me a clue!!! .. Here... __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

10th May 2011, 08:27	#2
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Pump failure seems very common Chris, listen for the 2 double clicks behind the glove box when you operate them & if you hear that the system's working, pop the pump out & put a live & earth to it (pins are marked) & see if it runs. Loads of different BMW models use the same pump but under different part numbers

10th May 2011, 09:20	#4
Evansabove Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 272 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Also don't forget the headlamps only wash every five windscreen squirts. John

12th May 2011, 10:39	#10
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	There's no filter on the powerwash pump but my powerwash kit didn't work (siezed pump) & at least 3 other cars I know have the same trouble, Mark Bonsai very kindly donated a proper pump for my set up but I discovered that the pumps are the same as old 3 series & 5 series BMs but also an X5 pump is the same as are probably most newer BMWs but the part numbers don't tally, there's usually loads on ebay