Bizarre! - both light washers?

fulcrum · 02-13-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mart1000

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

That be Sytner - don't forget the discount through Anneka

MEGA · 02-13-2012, 05:18 AM

Does anyone know if LCI E92 still has this problem ?

Mart1000 · 02-13-2012, 06:16 AM

Just got a price through Sytner Loughton. Â£145 for parts, Â£40+vat each cover to paint. They are calling BMW UK as they seem to thing I might be covered as its such a known problem. Fingers crossed...

E902717 · 02-13-2012, 06:57 AM

Can't you just nick the units of of your work car?

Kerr · 02-13-2012, 08:14 AM

This is such a bad design fault something needs done.

Let's not forget it that you require headlamp washers to pass an MOT if you have xenon headlamps.

This would mean your car is unroadworthy without them and this becomes a safety issue.

I wonder what it takes to get Vosa to carry force a vehicle recall?

Mart1000 · 02-13-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by E902717

Can't you just nick the units of of your work car?

Haha it's such a low spec it hasnt got them.

Still waiting to hear back from Sytner if BMW will honour this or not. I'm not gonna hold my breath. Even a good will gesture of 50/50 would be ok.

There's one other option. I bought my car from a Renault dealer in Pontefract (Haretts) and it did come with a 3 month warranty. This is an 'in house' warranty with no underwriter as such, just whatever they agree to. If I get no joy with Sytner then my only option is to call them. Again, they will try to wriggle I can guarantee on the grounds its a bodywork part/could have been nicked etc etc etc......

Just really pisses me off this does. I know its not gonna cost me a fortune, but what with the damage a few weeks ago, the Vectra blowing and now this I am constantly shelling out, and shouldnt be. Especially is BMW accept this is a known common problem. It's just not on.

Brian mc21 · 02-13-2012, 01:01 PM

Don't laugh too much at me but could this not be solved with some silicone and lock wire.

Mart1000 · 02-13-2012, 01:23 PM

Brian mate I was thinking the exact same thing today!

Brian mc21 · 02-13-2012, 01:29 PM

I'm in no way familiar with the set up but at the prices being quoted I would be doing all I could to keep the covers at least attached. In fact tie one end to the covers and the other end to your balls.

Mart1000 · 02-13-2012, 01:46 PM

Whatever floats your boat Brian

I'll try keep my next lot attached to the bumper lol

Brian mc21 · 02-13-2012, 02:21 PM

Let us know what solution you come up with. Are you sure you don't want to try it mart.

m1bjr · 02-13-2012, 06:12 PM

BMW PART NUMBER 61 67 7 179 311

I got a pair from eBay from lr4x4spares for £20 - only bidder in auction

It is a bumper off job for the 335i.
NS can be fiddled out from inner arch removal, but no chance on the OS due to oil cooler in the way.
I would try inner arch removal first and take a look - front lower liner is only a few 8mm bolts.

You need to extract them from the back by pushing in the two barbed plastic clips, one each side.

The water hoses connec to elbows at the back with a push on O ringed fitting that has a retaining clip (pushes off).

Tricky to do blind and tbh it's only another 15min to remove the bumper and much easier.

Allow 2hrs if you haven't done this before, but its a DIY job scoring 2/5 and no special tools.

Steve

AlwynMike · 02-13-2012, 07:03 PM

If you don't want it to happen again in the cold weather, just pull the headlight washer fuse.

Or the slightly more expensive fix of using a high concentration of BMW washer fluid.

Fuse number 48 on my E91, behind the glove box.

Mike

Mart1000 · 02-14-2012, 12:54 AM

Thanks Steve/Mike. I've an e90 anyway and need more than just the covers. The jets have fooked off on me also. Hance the price

Mart1000 · 02-15-2012, 09:00 AM

Just fired off an e-mail to the place where I bought my car from (including pictures and an invoice), so fingers crossed it gets done under warranty. I can't think why it wouldnt be to be honest, as when I bought the car they said it has a no quibble 3 months warranty which they honour.

fingers crossed.

02-13-2012, 05:18 AM	#24
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Does anyone know if LCI E92 still has this problem ? __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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02-13-2012, 06:16 AM	#25
Mart1000 Capt Slow 37 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: Leon FR Supercopa Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (1)	Just got a price through Sytner Loughton. Â£145 for parts, Â£40+vat each cover to paint. They are calling BMW UK as they seem to thing I might be covered as its such a known problem. Fingers crossed...
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02-13-2012, 06:57 AM	#26
E902717 Colonel 57 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Can't you just nick the units of of your work car? __________________ Car: 2011 BMW E91 335D M-Sport Previous: 2010 BMW E70 X5 3.0D M-Sport - last seen going backwards in a hedge
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02-13-2012, 08:14 AM	#27
Kerr Brigadier General 112 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	This is such a bad design fault something needs done. Let's not forget it that you require headlamp washers to pass an MOT if you have xenon headlamps. This would mean your car is unroadworthy without them and this becomes a safety issue. I wonder what it takes to get Vosa to carry force a vehicle recall?
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02-13-2012, 01:01 PM	#29
Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	Don't laugh too much at me but could this not be solved with some silicone and lock wire. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400
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02-13-2012, 01:23 PM	#30
Mart1000 Capt Slow 37 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: Leon FR Supercopa Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (1)	Brian mate I was thinking the exact same thing today!
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02-13-2012, 01:29 PM	#31
Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	I'm in no way familiar with the set up but at the prices being quoted I would be doing all I could to keep the covers at least attached. In fact tie one end to the covers and the other end to your balls. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400 Last edited by Brian mc21; 02-13-2012 at 01:37 PM..
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02-13-2012, 01:46 PM	#32
Mart1000 Capt Slow 37 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: Leon FR Supercopa Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (1)	Whatever floats your boat Brian I'll try keep my next lot attached to the bumper lol
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02-13-2012, 02:21 PM	#33
Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	Let us know what solution you come up with. Are you sure you don't want to try it mart. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400
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02-13-2012, 06:12 PM	#34
m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 72 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	BMW PART NUMBER 61 67 7 179 311 I got a pair from eBay from lr4x4spares for £20 - only bidder in auction It is a bumper off job for the 335i. NS can be fiddled out from inner arch removal, but no chance on the OS due to oil cooler in the way. I would try inner arch removal first and take a look - front lower liner is only a few 8mm bolts. You need to extract them from the back by pushing in the two barbed plastic clips, one each side. The water hoses connec to elbows at the back with a push on O ringed fitting that has a retaining clip (pushes off). Tricky to do blind and tbh it's only another 15min to remove the bumper and much easier. Allow 2hrs if you haven't done this before, but its a DIY job scoring 2/5 and no special tools. Steve __________________
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02-13-2012, 07:03 PM	#35
AlwynMike Lieutenant Colonel 337 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Flatlands iTrader: (1)	If you don't want it to happen again in the cold weather, just pull the headlight washer fuse. Or the slightly more expensive fix of using a high concentration of BMW washer fluid. Fuse number 48 on my E91, behind the glove box. Mike
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02-14-2012, 12:54 AM	#36
Mart1000 Capt Slow 37 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: Leon FR Supercopa Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (1)	Thanks Steve/Mike. I've an e90 anyway and need more than just the covers. The jets have fooked off on me also. Hance the price
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02-15-2012, 09:00 AM	#37
Mart1000 Capt Slow 37 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: Leon FR Supercopa Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (1)	Just fired off an e-mail to the place where I bought my car from (including pictures and an invoice), so fingers crossed it gets done under warranty. I can't think why it wouldnt be to be honest, as when I bought the car they said it has a no quibble 3 months warranty which they honour. fingers crossed.
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