blocked rear washer

[Haggi]

i took my car into the local dealer today thinking my rear washer pump had gone

nope just bolcked, so insted of giving them the pleasure of charging me for it i have decided to have a crack at this myself has anyone had a similar problem and fixed it them selves ???

[DJC]

Hi, had the same problem on my 2002 Cooper recently. If you take off the rear wiper arm, 13mm nut and then remove the inner trim panel in the tailgate. Then i removed the whole wiper motor assembly, which is held in with 3 bolts. When you look at the assembly itself the water passes right through it, mine had a load of gunge in it. Cleaned it all up and it worked fine, just refit the bits. Regards Damian.

[:: Jon ::]

mine is too...





...............pulls up a chairs and waits




............... found what i was looking for...


... and leaves

[Haggi]

cheers mate will give it ago tommorw when its light

[TeshCooperS]

I had a similar problem - just removed the black plastic bit that covers the nut that holds the arm in place, ordered a new one from the dealer for about a fiver, put it on and works.. basically the final bit that diverts water onto the window was blocked.

[fletchie]

I was about to book my cooper in on Monday - exactly the same thing on mine at the mo..

Thanks for the guide on how to fix - should save me a bob or two!

[Freon Warrior]

I just removed the cap and pipe and used a bike pump to blow it through

[onely_ck]

Quote: Originally Posted by fletchie

I was about to book my cooper in on Monday - exactly the same thing on mine at the mo..

Thanks for the guide on how to fix - should save me a bob or two!

Yeah, same here!! I took it in to BMW to fix one problem and told them to see to the rear wiper spray too as it was spitting poorly - as opposed to the usual jet schoosh. BMW says they replaced the washer and it should work fine now..... However, since then - the problem's come back! This time, no water...not even a spit!

I've been trying to book it in so BMW can have another look......just not got round to it!: If I have to pay, then I guess my husband can have a look at it - well the advice has been kindly posted!!!

So far, had to drive into all my parking spaces!!

[Root Ginger]

Sorted mine with a pin. Normally the nozzle gets blocked. Just stick the pin in the hole wiggle it round. Then run the washer. Might take a few attempts to clear the blockage but will be good as new again. Often caused by dirt that gets sucked into the back of the car clogging the hole.

[Haggi]

Quote: Originally Posted by TeshCooperS

I had a similar problem - just removed the black plastic bit that covers the nut that holds the arm in place, ordered a new one from the dealer for about a fiver, put it on and works.. basically the final bit that diverts water onto the window was blocked.

i thought that might be it so i pulled it off the car and low and behold a mass of water came jetting out the back cap is now in warm water and holts gald i did that befoure major surgery or even worse letting bmw charge me for the honour

[MEmini]

My problem only seems to appear when it is below freezing which is most of the time lately here in Maine.... Things work ok when the temps go up. Perhaps this fix may work for me, but am afraid I might crack the cap in the cold trying to get it off. Ideas?

[obehave]

Quote: Originally Posted by MEmini

My problem only seems to appear when it is below freezing which is most of the time lately here in Maine.... Things work ok when the temps go up. Perhaps this fix may work for me, but am afraid I might crack the cap in the cold trying to get it off. Ideas?

Hair dryer.

Wiper fluid with ethylene glycol in it.

Excellent thread and just in time. Found mine clogged yesterday. Only use it like once a year