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08-25-2012, 09:55 AM | #1 |
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Headlight Washer Flaps not sitting Flush
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As above, the headlight washer flaps aren't sitting flush. They're slightly open by a noticeable amount. Maybe its me but when I pushed one down, the other seemed to come up more?! Any ideas? Don't want to push them both down too hard just in case. Cheers Suraj |
08-25-2012, 11:25 AM | #2 |
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Pre lci had a common fault affecting the push tube (usually caused by freezing weather) the up shot of this is, if it's sitting proud now, chances are the next time they're used when you're driving you'll lose one or both!
In my lci coupe I've had to have both springs replaced due to them fatiguing and not closing properly, so looks to still be a poor design! (Pre lci are attached to the pop up tube, post lci they're attached on a hinge to the bumper) |
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08-25-2012, 11:31 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply. Crap, that's not good! Good thing I've got a 6 month warranty. I'm hoping that's covered! Guess I'll be taking it to a local specialist. |
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08-25-2012, 12:17 PM | #5 |
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You should be able to push it back in? Have you tried pulling it out to see if it is loose? I seem to recall you can push them in so they 'click', but its a while since I did it.
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08-26-2012, 02:58 AM | #7 |
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My drivers side one never sits back properly after use. Always just push it back in myself. (pre-lci)
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08-26-2012, 04:11 AM | #8 |
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It might be worth mentioning, as we're getting round to central heating, frosty morning time of the year! To start using the correct grade of windscreen additive (I buy the 20 litre tubs of BMW stuff after losing two sets of headlight washers)
Or... Removing the fuse for the headlight washers, which has been mentioned a few times on here before |
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08-26-2012, 04:24 AM | #9 | |
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As Coopersim said - Could always take the fuse out as a temporary measure but will defo have it looked at whilst I have the warranty. Cheers fellas |
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08-26-2012, 09:25 AM | #11 | |
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Pulled them out slightly and can see the springs attached. Can't see how the flaps would pop off though? Gonna take it to an indie though an ask what's going on. Can anyone recommend a good specialist near Watford? Cheers Suraj |
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08-26-2012, 10:23 AM | #12 | |
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On the saloon/touring, the entire piston, which the cap is attached to, can fall out. I don't think there are any visible springs on these.
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08-26-2012, 02:32 PM | #13 | |
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It came to £41.83 in vat for: Tap 83 19 2 210 467 Washer fluid 83 12 2 181 283 |
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08-26-2012, 03:30 PM | #16 | |
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It's affecting both of mine though which is suspicious - why would they both break at once?
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Actually, is there a way to deactivate them? I don't have xenons so don't really need them.
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08-26-2012, 04:27 PM | #19 | |
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Here is the thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=fuse Can't see any mention of which fuse to pull, and if it supplies anything else? Last edited by coopersim; 08-26-2012 at 04:37 PM.. |
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08-27-2012, 05:01 AM | #20 |
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It is not the springs.
It is the seals inside, I did a thread on it use search. Only option is to replace them - bumper off job but not too tricky.
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08-27-2012, 09:26 AM | #22 | |
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Don't want this shit happening when the weather turns. Cheers... |
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