Windshield Wipers stopped working!

LimeMike · 08-19-2011, 10:48 PM

I live in centeral FL.. Famous for its out of no where storms. Anyone have thier windshield wipers stop working out of the blue? I was driving and it started pouring so I activated the rain sensor mode.. they worked fine for about 15 mins, then all of a sudden stopped working.. Even when I tried to manually turn them on they didnt work. Also tried using the winshield washer to see if that would start them still nothing.. ive restarted the car and they still dont work. Fuse? No Fuse failure indicator? ANY ideas would be nice.. Taking it to BMW tomorrow.. ill be sure to pre-lube my cheeks for this one..

Express · 08-19-2011, 11:11 PM

check fuses.

Express · 08-19-2011, 11:11 PM

then remove the motor and bench test it. isolation is key!!!

LimeMike · 08-19-2011, 11:39 PM

yeah, I have... a screwdriver and possibly a hammer.. It should to the trick...
my next post: FS 2006 TiAg 325i..

Glim · 08-20-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LimeMike

I live in centeral FL.. Famous for its out of no where storms. Anyone have thier windshield wipers stop working out of the blue? I was driving and it started pouring so I activated the rain sensor mode.. they worked fine for about 15 mins, then all of a sudden stopped working.. Even when I tried to manually turn them on they didnt work. Also tried using the winshield washer to see if that would start them still nothing.. ive restarted the car and they still dont work. Fuse? No Fuse failure indicator? ANY ideas would be nice.. Taking it to BMW tomorrow.. ill be sure to pre-lube my cheeks for this one..

Hi LimeMike

It is probably the wiper relay, in this video showing how to open the fuse box, the guide and the fuses, it is the blue square on the left-side-middle in the the fuse box.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s5GHRZaLFA

LimeMike · 08-20-2011, 12:10 AM

I'm gonna try that.. in the morning..really appreciate the help man..

dreadnaxt · 08-21-2011, 09:19 AM

the same problem, except that wipers start working after I restarted the car. it has happen a few times during the day, as I understood, the rain sensor was causing this. but I can't understand why

Glim · 08-21-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dreadnaxt

the same problem, except that wipers start working after I restarted the car. it has happen a few times during the day, as I understood, the rain sensor was causing this. but I can't understand why

Scan all modules with a BT tool or take it in, the rain sensor will throw a fault code if it has failed but will not light up any service warnings.

LimeMike · 08-21-2011, 07:08 PM

its going in tomorrow at 12. BMW here said it ''should" be covered under warranty but wont know exactly until they look at it.. we shall see. will be posting the outcome.

LimeMike · 08-22-2011, 04:58 PM

So I just got my pride and joy back.it was the relay CPO covers it so I only had to shell out $50 tax.

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LimeMike Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 262 Posts Drives: G01 X3M40i E82 135 MSport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N.Central FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Windshield Wipers stopped working! I live in centeral FL.. Famous for its out of no where storms. Anyone have thier windshield wipers stop working out of the blue? I was driving and it started pouring so I activated the rain sensor mode.. they worked fine for about 15 mins, then all of a sudden stopped working.. Even when I tried to manually turn them on they didnt work. Also tried using the winshield washer to see if that would start them still nothing.. ive restarted the car and they still dont work. Fuse? No Fuse failure indicator? ANY ideas would be nice.. Taking it to BMW tomorrow.. ill be sure to pre-lube my cheeks for this one.. __________________ LimeMike '06 E90, M6 wheels, Splitters, tint, OEM roof racks, Mtec LED AE, BMW blue calipers, BMW Performance Exhaust, BlackLines, AFE Intake, AA Tune!!
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	then remove the motor and bench test it. isolation is key!!!
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08-19-2011, 11:39 PM	#4
LimeMike Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 262 Posts Drives: G01 X3M40i E82 135 MSport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N.Central FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	yeah, I have... a screwdriver and possibly a hammer.. It should to the trick... my next post: FS 2006 TiAg 325i.. __________________ LimeMike '06 E90, M6 wheels, Splitters, tint, OEM roof racks, Mtec LED AE, BMW blue calipers, BMW Performance Exhaust, BlackLines, AFE Intake, AA Tune!!
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LimeMike Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 262 Posts Drives: G01 X3M40i E82 135 MSport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N.Central FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I'm gonna try that.. in the morning..really appreciate the help man.. __________________ LimeMike '06 E90, M6 wheels, Splitters, tint, OEM roof racks, Mtec LED AE, BMW blue calipers, BMW Performance Exhaust, BlackLines, AFE Intake, AA Tune!!
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dreadnaxt Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 335Xi e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	the same problem, except that wipers start working after I restarted the car. it has happen a few times during the day, as I understood, the rain sensor was causing this. but I can't understand why
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08-21-2011, 07:08 PM	#9
LimeMike Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 262 Posts Drives: G01 X3M40i E82 135 MSport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N.Central FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	its going in tomorrow at 12. BMW here said it ''should" be covered under warranty but wont know exactly until they look at it.. we shall see. will be posting the outcome. __________________ LimeMike '06 E90, M6 wheels, Splitters, tint, OEM roof racks, Mtec LED AE, BMW blue calipers, BMW Performance Exhaust, BlackLines, AFE Intake, AA Tune!!
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08-22-2011, 04:58 PM	#10
LimeMike Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 262 Posts Drives: G01 X3M40i E82 135 MSport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N.Central FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Okay so.. So I just got my pride and joy back.it was the relay CPO covers it so I only had to shell out $50 tax. __________________ LimeMike '06 E90, M6 wheels, Splitters, tint, OEM roof racks, Mtec LED AE, BMW blue calipers, BMW Performance Exhaust, BlackLines, AFE Intake, AA Tune!!
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