E46 washer jet leakage!!

[XJR500bhp]

Bloody thing, you fill it up and instantly it runs out of the surround, just below the headlight. A common problem? How can i fix it? I would have a look but i have no idea how to get the jets to pop out and stay out.


Any help hugely appreciated

[Laur]

You need to buy the whole jet from the dealer around £22 + vat if its heated.They do come apart but are sold complete. Disconnect the water supply and just push through from underside of bonnet. Just replace one on my bro's 5 minute job

[XJR500bhp]

Oh right, sounds surprisingly simple for a BMW. Ill order one today, thanks fo rthe help

[Sticks.]

Do you mean the headlight washer? When that went on mine it was because the 'lid' wasn't returning properly. Bumper had to come off to access it, apparently. If so, do both.

[XJR500bhp]

I do mean the headlamp wahser, is this the same fix?

[Sticks.]

Well, mine wa done by taking the bumper off. I suspect the whole unit was replaced, though it was a while back now. Others on here will have taken the bumper off, I doubt it's that difficult if you're at all handy.

I didn't do both and a few weeks later.........

See if a search turns up more info, I'm sure it's come up before.

[Craigwww]

I had this same issue but decided i didn't need headlight washers. I disconnected the lower pump which feeds the headlight washers and insulated the connections and cable tied them out of the way. Siliconed up the nozzle on the pump then relpaced the tubing back onto it and re-installed, no more leaks, doesn't look any different although I dont have headlight washers lol.

Easy job - 10mins. Problem solved and easily remedied when/if I decide to fix it properly!