[Mart1000]

just drove home from the missus's place. As soon as I got out I noticed that BOTH light washers were missing.

Something happened yesterday too. I drove the car but when I pulled the wash stalk nothing happened. I have plenty of screen wash too. A few mins later they worked fine and have done since. Dunno if this is linked?

Has anyone had a problem with their light washers? Looks like Ive got to source 2 of the little fuckers now, could have done without it as I bet BMW charge a kidney for them too.

Anyone else had this or has some thieving skanky c**t just nicked 'em?

[MEGA]

The jets froze up and water expands = they get ejected.

Unfortunately a common issue on these cars.

Super concentrate your screenwash to avoid it happening again once you've replaced them..

[Mart1000]

Thanks mega, will do. Will call BMW for a quote and giggle tomorrow...

[edowen]

That sounds like a manufacturing/design defect to me - warranty claim?

[Mart1000]

Unfortunately its on a 2006 E90 well out of warranty.

[Mart1000]

Another quick question, all I'm left with now is two unsightly holes in the bumber. Is the cover and nozzle a one piece affair or do I need to be ordering several bits and putting them together?

[Kerr]

Is it just the covers and not the entire unit?

In my time if having my car I had the complete unit and cover replaced under warranty.

Just a few weeks ago I lost a cover. The cover of the washer that was replaced only months before.

It was refused under individual part warranty and my extended warranty.

The cost for the cover fitted was £33 plus VAT.

The washer system is a design flaw without a doubt. A real pain in the backside to have to worry about bits falling off your car all the time.

[Mart1000]

All I have left is two holes in my bumper. I guess the covers have nozzles in them?

[Kerr]

No.

The covers only open to let the nozzle out.

Look inside and see if you a hole or a plastic t.

You hopefully want a plastic t

[Mart1000]

I'll double check but the recesses are
Completely hollow and what seems like a circular bit with a hole in, on both bits.

[Mart1000]

The raised circular bits have what looks like 4 cut outs in if that's any help... Right inside the hole.

[Kerr]

That sounds like the whole lot gone.

I don't think it's a cheap fix either. Not good.

[Mart1000]

Arse.

[Hotcoupe]

Tough one Mart,but quite a common occurence on the BMW's.

If you do a search there are quite a few threads on the problem, and some with pics which will help you identify what bits have gone awol.

This pic should help,I'm sure Doc Dave won't mind:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=31

[chris...]

Originally Posted by Mart1000

Arse.

Happened to me last year in the big freeze I think it cost about a tenner for the cover but they wanted 50 to paint it !!! And I think it was around 35 for the tube got a mate who works in a body shop to paint and fit as a favour otherwise god knows what the end cost would of been

[Mart1000]

Just can't believe it's such a common problem through shit design, which ain't friggin cheap either! (just glad I don't have a 320d with turbo probs lol)

[Mart1000]

Thanks hotcoupe. The top pic in that link is exactly what I'm left with both sides. Surely this ain't a bumper off job?

[dxb335d]

I never had this problem luckily, hope it gets sorted soon Mart!

[Mart1000]

One thing after another at the moment mate. This year feels like a shite eastenders episode. I'll pop into the BMW place in Loughton tomorrow and have a chat...

[dxb335d]

Why Loughton?!

[Mart1000]

I think theres a BMW place there? I work nearby... No BMW for miles where I live mate.

[Mart1000]

Anyone k ow if these are any good for me? I can get the covers easy enough too off eBay. Luckily the car goes in next week for some insurance work so getting them sprayed up is no problem.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-3-Seri...#ht_3465wt_992