E91

[Jdo1311]

Ello, I have a 2008 e91. Suddenly the rear washer stopped working, no leaks anywhere and no noise at all when I try and use it. Is there a rear washer pump or is there only one for all of them? If there another, where is this located? I'm not sure if this pump has broken or if there's another common fault.

Thanks

[Cold]

What's an E91?

[Jdo1311]

BMW 320 estate.

[frankenstein12]

Could be a number of issues. I believe there is a motor for the rear washer system and if you cant hear it then its dead. It has a reputation of seizing it seems from some light googling.

Takes around an hour or an hour and a half to replace yourself and doesnt sound overly complex a job. C

[MorganP104]

I know it's a really obvious one, but check all related fuses first.

In modern cars, there's often more than one fuse controlling any given function (combined wash/wipe might have separate fuses, for example).

Once you're satisfied none of these are missing/blown, then start looking at motors, etc.

[MrMoonyMan]

Just guessing here. But does this model have a seperate rear washer fluid bottle? I'd open the boot and have a look round for that..

[Jdo1311]

Thaks guys. No it doesn't have a separate reservoir and I have checked all the fuses. I'll have a look at replacement and try and find where it is.

[frankenstein12]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=144...

[Jdo1311]

Sorry the wiper is fine. It's just the water won't come through.

[Jdo1311]

Sorry the wiper is fine. It's just the water won't come through.

[Vroomer]

There is a well-known issue with E90/91 where the washer fluid coagulates and blocks the reservoir tubes if different brands have been used. There is actually another thread running on the same topic.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by Vroomer on Thursday 2nd February 11:09