$300 E46 Wagon | Ep.8 | Fix the rear windscreen wiper for FREE (and it only takes 5 minutes)

We hit the E46 wagon with one of those sweet free fixes. This time, it's repairing the rear window wiper.
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-3M Scotch-Brite: amzn.to/3sCao2u
-WD40: amzn.to/3q15F94
-Blue shop towels: amzn.to/3q0WCov
2004 BMW 325xi Touring Wagon

[@punkbloater]

Thankfully these kind of repairs exists to equal out the “floor full of parts waiting for orders in the mail” repairs. 😁👍🏻

[@kevinthomson6324]

It’s amazing how many things can be fixed with a good cleaning and some grease

[@cyberphonker101]

Did this on my e46 , it took me few hours to get it off but i maneged to get it off then it was 15min and done! Everything is working thanks for video! 🤙

[@goldielocked7111]

I think u can keyword in here the f31 too. I can say for sure tomorrow when I have tried. :)

[@kudirap]

thanks men! good tutorial! /it;s not like a many others on yt where people don't show all things what we must to do to remove this finger.. In other whey you can brake the window.. peace! Greets from Poland!

[@RegSchmo]

Thanks for the video - I was just about to break the adhesive used to lock the wiper body to the glass when I thought I would double check - good job I didi as you saved me a lot of pain!

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Oh, by the way I'd say that Bush in the tailgate is a mix of brass and bronze.

[@raf530i]

Yeap. Bronze/steel is a self-lubricating contact pair commonly used in journal bearings.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Nice easy fix man. Regards from Ireland

[@DowntimeMedia]

I’ve been trying to figure out how to fix this on my 01 wagon! You’re a smart guy, thanks for the vid

[@Sf_Mason]

Had this same problem on mine, though it was working then eventually got stuck. Good clean and some vasoline grease later, it's been working fine ever since.

[@joelpalmer]

Greatly enjoy all your videos thank you. Good job on the rear windshield wiper! Now please give that wagon a full on wash including door jambs. It would give the car back its dignity. Also change rear diff fluid cause no one ever does. Press on regardless

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Diff fluid is done! But yeah, I definitely need to clean this thing.

[@131313de]

Thanks for sharing, I think this is gonna fix my problem on my E39 as well 🙂

[@SkrotNisse1987]

Thanks gonna try that with my car

[@Darthvolvo]

Quick simple fix.

[@johnroos5807]

Sgt. Roos, John T. (Ret.) #2!:) Semper Fidelis

[@GaJeepr]

Nice design BMW. Maaaybe. Don't you just love it when you "think" something that is different is over engineered.... only to find out you might have just over thought it all along. Saying this not to be negative at all. Saying it from true experience! Mostly because my choice in vehicles always seem to be the ones that don't have those YT advertised awesome repair manuals with all the detailed steps and pictures AND because I usually just jump in with both feet first. I am thinking time for a good buff and polish on that wagon is in order.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

It definitely needs a buffing. I guess I haven't paid too much attention to how other manufactures have handled the rear wiper situation. I think they normally put the whole assembly in the door, even if the glass opens separately? I can appreciate both designs though.

[@kregor144]

Still amazes me how in America u can get a e46 for 300 meanwhile in Europe that would go for 2500 euros

[@shreda125hilux7]

Hey man can we expect a bike video any time soon?.. ;) Cheers

[@MrCuckoobox]

SimiChrome, Autosol or Wenol can be used on that shaft and bushing for finer "Polishing".......... There are "knock off "Scottbrite Discs" that can be mounted to spindles that you buy for the "Dremel" and other "rotary" tools that probably make polishing that bushing and the shaft a breeze. Yes, it may be a little overkill but less friction, less wear - especially on the wiper motor. Also I like Super Lube Grease - Silicon Based and "Plastic and Rubber Friendly" plus it has PTFE aka Teflon in it. Have you had any issues with the "Locks" opening and closing yet? That tailgate "switch" has been known to leak water and it "shorts out" at least with the e91......The tailgate set up looks very similar. Maybe the e46 Touring "escaped" that problem.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I can't say I've noticed any issues with the lock operation yet or the switches. I guess I've gotten lucky!

[@chrisking6740]

@@PracticalEnthusiast Mr Cuckoobox is, despite all the air quotes, correct. E46 wagons have rear glass opening issues, caused by a few things. One of which is a bad microswitch. Prying the cover off and spraying wd40 is a temporary solution, but it does work.

[@chrisking6740]

...if your glass pops open on its own, or won't open.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

@@chrisking6740 good to know. I may give it a spray preventively.

[@MrCuckoobox]

@@PracticalEnthusiast I would not open it up, unless it happens. Chances are that if it is not acting up, water is not in there and opening it to spray WD40 "you are going to invite it in" (Another air quote?). - The seal is working. My wife's 1999 e39 Touring, and both of the 2008 e91s all had this issue.....All with similar tailgate switch and wiper set up. The e60 Touring have this issue too. Another symptom was the auto locks opening and closing. We live in the Southeast where the Humidity is high through out most of the year which probably a factor.

[@Pengajim]

What's behind you does not matter...lol.

[@DiYJanis]

any suggestions why the wiper on my car doesnt move after replacing microswitch and motor? thanks

[@LCOF]

Need to try this on my 330i touring. I can hear something engage back there when I try and use the rear wiper but nothing moves. I haven't checked if there's any windscreen washer being released though.

[@mohamadaboaffan]

Hi, can you Help me, the Window Lock not Open with Button just i can open with remot !! Can you help??

[@szynszylaluminiowy1773]

I have a different problem, I lubricated the mechanism, replaced the relay under the engine cover but it does not work

[@goldielocked7111]

n1 man ty

[@grandtheftautotune7715]

WD 40 isnt a lubricant like you said, its a water displacer, hence the WD.. Something else should be used for lube.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

It actually works fine for the purpose I used it for. Also, I used grease to lubricate the assembly anyway. Not sure what you're on about.

[@DowntimeMedia]

He used it as the lubricant for the scotchbrite. He greased it up after cleaning it up with the WD-40 and scotchbrite

[@yog5696]

que liquido usas para soltarlo el w40 no me funciona

[@cptbly745]

i used to have a rear wiper that didnt work. then my back window randomly exploded and after i got it replaced the wiper works but the window doesnt open edit: before the window exploded it was able to be opened

[@dahly8184]

Mine still not work after this and i did even change to a new motor. Someone know what i can do?

[@yog5696]

comprobantes que le llega corriente al conector ..y al motor? ..puedes tener algún cable cortado