Windscreen Washer Jets On A BMW Not Working - How To Fix - DIY

In this video I show a step by step process of how to diagnose and fix the issue of windscreen washer jets not working on a BMW 318d, I am using a BMW in this video but the method I use to find and fix the problem is pretty much the same across most Makes and Models of vehicles.
If you have a pump making noise you go down the easy road of clearing out a blockage and it can be as simple as a minute job on one of these if that is your only issue.
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[@jamesm6918]

Great, thanks. I was at the petrol station with my hood up lying face down over the engine so I could reach the little jets with my mouth to give it a good blow to clear the blockage, and when I got out of the engine bay there were a bunch of people laughing at me. They should really make those things longer and easier to reach

[@ttsejollys]

Thank you Gerard. Just the little tip at 9:15 taking the pipe off and blowing down it cleared a blockage for me. Big thumbs up for that.

[@richlee509]

Or use a descaler

[@simonosullivan1660]

Brilliant diagnosis Gerard 👍 most garages would have just fired parts at the problem and end up costing the customer more. I replaced the washer pump a few years ago on my then 96 Celica and it cost 70 Euro from Toyota for the part their not cheap. That's why I always tell people not to use their washer jets in extreme cold weather, i'v seen people burn out pump motors, I done it myself☺

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Ya I have seen that a good few times too, or if the jets/pipes are blocked with dirt and they keep trying to use the pump. If it doesn't come through fast leave it alone :0 The 09 onwards Partner's and Berlingo are fused so saves the pump from burn out, replaced a good few fuses on those last winter.

[@sezermermer6914]

I was able to hear the motor working on my car but there was hardly any water coming through the nozzles. I blew the pipe through the washer bottle and sucked all the water from the washer bottle with a pump. Amount of dirt came from the bottle was unbelievable. Filled the bottle with fresh water and repeated the process until the sucked water from the washer bottle looked clean. Thanks a lot for the video as it saved me money and time.

[@LukeRidesTheWorld]

Great info! For me the pipe/pump was getting clogged from dirty wiper fluid. Compressed air back down the pipe cleared it for a few days but then it would come back. To fix it I drained it with a tube, filled with tap water, drained again (repeat a few more times) then it was good :)

[@paulandrews5611]

Solid, informative video. Need more people like you on KZbin. You know, competent...

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks Paul

[@suryakantjoshi753]

@@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage aw

[@andrewcornish7065]

Just followed your video and my windscreen washers are working again, great video.

[@antongoldenstein1455]

Thanks for this, I had to skip step 2 as that was beyond my capabilities, step 3 worked like a charm- I used a bicycle pump

[@nealfoster6583]

Nice. Got a problem with mine, the pump is running though you can hear it. Suspect s blockage, good trick on not taking the full wing off which I thought I was going to have to do. I’ll pull the tank out like you did instead, great time saver.

[@ibunn309]

Thanks for the video it was a great help today fixing my mates 5 series, the motor was working but nothing came out, I slid out the motor and pulled out the rubber bung underneath which had a blocked plastic filter attached to it, I cleaned this and they worked, also the rigid white plastic filler hose was leaking slightly where it enters the bottle so I warned the plastic lugs and removed it to replace the oring, no more leaks👍

[@bmw-e30]

Good video---Just goes to show that modern BMW's are not as robust as the older ones. I never heard of a washer pump failing on an E30. My washer pump is still happily buzzing away 30 years on.

[@atlanticearthaerials6197]

True that sir! Even my E46 is built stronger than the E84 I picked up. E30's are almost indestructable. Ah the good ol days

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Same here

[@lesanecrooks6548]

@@bonkeydollocks1879 lmao your handle 😂😂

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

@@lesanecrooks6548 you're welcome

[@marcodiaz4971]

Must be nice my e30’s washer pump failed on me

[@DjNikGnashers]

Thank you for the guide, appreciate it. Just done mine on my M140i. It was slightly different but not too much. The three push in connectors on the lip of the arch were a pain. I couldn't re-use mine and had to buy a huge assorted pack just to replace three. Apart from that, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, so I saved a good £150 garage bill and I knew it had been done properly.

[@aldrichchua9298]

Great video!!! It's very helpful!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@twiddler2386]

Hello Gerard, thank you for the video! How do you remove the pump? Does it unscrew or do you just pull it out? Thank you.

[@stuartgrose75]

Great video. Any idea where to get the clips from you punched in? Or what they are called? Thanks.

[@letsrollout7307]

Nice work. But I'm still not getting any spray. I hooked up a light tester to the circuit and flip the switch and the column. The wipers move indicating that it recieved signal from the stock but no light comes on the light tester at all. Any ideas at all????

[@TheLoneRanger1992]

Hi just wondered if you could help with my headlight washers they are not working at all iv took the cover off and the pump for the headlight washer is there all connected an everything but only my windscreen washer is working and i believe the headlight washer is supposed to work when you press fir the windscreen too

[@laidspipe]

Mine leaks washer fluid. I was thinking it might be the motor. Had similar issue on my honda accord. Thanks for showing me how to do it.

[@alexfitz6204]

Thanks ...sorted. .good video friend

[@GabrielKleinCH]

That's a great video! I have not noise and no water coming from the front or the back. Do you know if we have one or multiple pumps for the front and the back? (225xe) ? Sadly it just came out of the garage to change wheels but I don't know if they screw up with something - I'll check the wiring.

[@mickmarkwick2263]

Thanks for the great video now I know how to go and fix mine now.. amazing! video!

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Glad it helped Mick 😊

[@bmw-e30]

Gerard, on a friend's 520d there is a small hose taped to part of the wiring loom on the pass.wing and which is detached itself and I can suck the washer fluid from the bottle directly through it. This little hose does not seem attached or have broken off from anything that I can see in a quick check. Is this hose attached to the bottle for air purposes or what ? His wash/wipe isnt working but I can hear the motor.

[@Biscaynedave]

thanks however i am not getting any voltage to either of my pumps ??? the fuse is ok, do you know where a common relay is located ? do you think the washer pump power would go through the same wiper motor relay ?? i have a 2007 X3 with headlamp washer system. thanks for your help with relay location

[@nikmohdrostamniksoh4457]

Hi mate..do u know why no fluid came out on windshield, I do check my fuse but it look good,my wiper blade working well but no fluid came out, I also didn't hear any sound from washer pump motor!

[@oluwasanmisknington9805]

Thanks, insightful!

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks for the comment

[@stevebicknell241]

Hi. I've done those tests, fuses etc, and there's no power at the motor socket cables. Is there a relay or anything left to check before I replace the stalk please TIA

[@aston0708]

Great job,,,

[@Hrishka18]

My e60 doesnt spray wiper fluid and it’s not a fuse or the pump cause I checked the wiring and there’s no power being sent to the pump. I don’t wanna strip all the wiring so if there’s an issue it could be please let me know

[@AlofD]

Thanks man, my pump was working fine but I blew down the feed and up through the nozzle and cleared the blockage. Great video, made sense and my wife said she could listen to you talk for days. I'll be having words later lol.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

😂😂 All good Al. My wife gets sick of my voice so that balances out, 🤣🤣

[@wrbwn]

Great vid.

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks very much willyb

[@api9714]

I missed the part about the fuse-- it was missing there? So there's no fuse for the washer? thx

[@chatkeow]

I'm at a loss with mine.....press the stalk pump starts and spray comes out for say half a second but then reverts to just water pumping out of the outlets both sides... This has occured both sides at identical time (the issue) I'm completely flummoxed with what is wrong here Any suggestions greatly received

[@FordTransitvan]

Thanks mate

[@coulter080768]

Great video! Do the windscreen washers and headlight washers work all the same motor?

[@nicb2213]

On my vehicle (2013 BMW X3 35i) the windshied wiper jets quit, but the headlight jets still work. It sounds (audibly) like they are different pumps.

[@JohnnysSpeedShop]

Nice Gerard, what did you use to give the motor power out of the car ? power probe ? or just the cars harness ( via the steering wheel stalk).... nice work making her squirt again :)

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Hi ya Johnny, almost chocked on my food with that line ha ha. I have old car batteries so I just used one of those, I attached 2 speaker wires/cables with female connectors on the end. very simple and easy.

[@arga1966]

Good video Gerard. Did you clean the filter that is inside the water bottle before fitting new motor? Either I miss it or you did not mention it. The filter is prone to blockage due to bacteria growth inside the bottle When this happens you will hear the motor work but there will be no pressure build up from motor.

[@RS-hn7qs]

Very true, if u can hear the motor turning but no water coming to the windscreen then the filter is blocked, it's a simple fix , take the filter off and run the garden hose through it, alternatively just put warm water in ur bottle and run it through the jets , PS,never put dish washing liquid in ur water bottle that's what causes the problem, thanks Richard.

[@maestrophil]

What would a fair price for this kind of repair be?

[@richardabner9420]

Gerald great informative video. Hey I like your cordless battery screwdriver. But I could not read the label and you dont list it in video notes. Could you share that info. Thanks again

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thanks Richard, I will post a link in the description for you later today. I will do it when I get home. Thanks for the kind words 🙏🙏❤️

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

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[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Sp tools is the company and I own a lot of there stuff, I know they have also set up in Europe in the last couple of years so you should be able to get them no matter where ya are, I hope this helps. All the best

[@m.jyounes9789]

And if one side works(passenger/right) and the 2nd(driver/left) what does that mean?

[@chrisgoostry9932]

Thanks for the video. Front windscreen no noise from motor, however rear window washer, motor working fine. Do they use separate pumps? Cheers.

[@petrkoncicky1029]

I have same problem, Chris. Have you sorted it out? I have F20. Thanks

[@chrisgoostry9932]

@@petrkoncicky1029 Yes sorted. 2 motors rear/front. There's a great KZbin video tutorial. When you've fitted a new one, be aware, motor won't work until there's sufficient water in water bottle. Regards Chris

[@petrkoncicky1029]

@@chrisgoostry9932 Thanks for your help !

[@edgarmolina1980]

Can you please provide part number to the pump?

[@TheTruthNotControl]

Just went out to fix mine, twice this has happened on my BMW. Originally had to get this done by a garage, cost me about £60 it was on the MOT day would you believe and so they said they would fix and then MOT it. So I thought, go ahead didnt have time to go fix it myself. However, if you have the tools, this looks like a simple job. However yes, it happened again, thankfully this time the rubbers that clip into the hose parts under the bonnet came off, not sure how but to those with this issue, check there first they may just need clipping back on. Otherwise give the pipe a blow with your mouth.

[@gapo62angler93]

How much would something like that repair, parts and labor cost from a mechanic shop, just an estimate please so I don’t get ripped off. Thanks

[@darioseg603]

very informative. I only have one problem. A BIG ONE. Who the FU%$#$@ designed these cars with such difficult access to something as simple as a water bottle for the wipers. Seriously!! what MF engineer thought, 'hey let's put the water bottle in a REALLY hard place to get to'. I seriously miss the 70s cars. So simple, so beautiful.

[@JamesBorgardt]

Totally agree! Really useful video, but what evil designers at BMW.

[@Rondawwg]

How much would a garage charge for this?

[@slavar5783]

sometimes the pump freezes at -20C so just change the country where you live....

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Good plan :)

[@_gummikko_]

I need to do this jod today on my e61 and think this could help me alot. Super big thx.

[@ahsanm.5905]

Hi Zir, were you able to fix it? What was the problem? Where was the pump located?

[@marvinromero3890]

Goog job

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Thank you

[@Yakamoz268]

Hello , Witch side ?

[@raisonneur682]

Hello Gerard, my car shows strange disfunction: the windscreen wipers do work if I move the control bar up or down or push the automatic button. But if I pull the control bar to operate washer jets: they do not spray and the wipers do not work neither. Do you have any idea what might be the reason? Thanks.

[@bumfluff4133]

Mines the same I’m thinking it could be a fuse as the wipers work but don’t work when I put on the squirtys there’s no motor sound or wipers working I’ve seen online e90s give bother with the footwell control module too if they run off it

[@Anonimus112ful]

@@bumfluff4133 I got the same problem . You found the solution ?

[@jonver92]

I’m having the same issue Did anyone find the fix?

[@EamonB]

When will we see more of the type R

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Just posted it there Eamon 👍

[@TheLoneRanger1992]

hi mate my headlight wash works but not my windscreen an when i pull leaver wipers come on but no noise for windscreen wash nothing happens

[@Tank4sale]

This is same as mine. Were u able to find a fix ?

[@gabegaitan6964]

I'm trying to figure out the issue with mine as well...

[@Lorena_831]

Man why did they decide to place the BMW Windshield Washer Pump in a difficult location to access 😭 I don’t know much about cars but I have noticed that the windshield washer nozzle tube thing is crimped underneath the hood of my car. The windshield washers don’t work at all so I’m assuming that it’s the windshield washer pump that’s dead along with that washer nozzle array being toasted and crimped. I have a 2015 BMW X1 btw.

[@Lorena_831]

I like watching videos whenever there is something wrong with my car. I noticed that car shops charge a lot of $$ for simple fixes. They wanted to charge me so much to change the serpentine belt for example and I know someone who helped fix it for me no problem I just had to buy the part and it wasn’t that much. But this looks a little complicated lol so I don’t know which parts to buy? Any feedback would be helpful thank you :)

[@tobifzzle]

I hear the pump but no water is coming. What to do? :( E87 BMW

[@RS-hn7qs]

Hi, u have a blocked filter, boil the kettle and put the hot water in ur water tank run the jets till they clear thanks Richard.

[@almcdaniel1035]

My dealership told me the pump had to be replaced $500 approx

[@tg6427]

KINGGOO

[@adolfshitler8341]

When my hood is lifted, they jets work fine, down and it doesn’t

[@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage]

Check to see if the hose is getting crimped when the bonnet is closing, it sounds like the hoses are folding over as position changes.

[@tango1432]

This did not fix my problem! Overcomplicated the process. Drill involvement unnecessary too. Sincerely, a Swansea fan

[@richlee509]

Take the jets out and put viakal down it

[@pal4211]

What if the motor is making a noise, but next to no water is coming out? Is it a weakened motor, or something else?

[@ThisLadWayne]

Pumps need cleaning

[@pal4211]

@@ThisLadWayne I actually got the pump changed. But it turned out to be just dirt in the nozzles. Wasted money, unfortunately.

[@romanrendon6059]

i can't even hear it