Headlight Washer

[AzNMpower32]

Originally Posted by 04X3

Unresolved, dealer quoted me 160 for new pump! I said no thank you.

Just buy the part online and install it yourself. No way is the part $160.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by 04X3

I believe the problem lies in the plastic impeller of the pump. In cold temps. The impeller may try to propel frozen or half frozen liquid. Increased resistance breaks impeller off, meaning we hear the pump's motor running just fine but because of no impeller we get no pressure.

I've never had a washer pump fail, but then I use ww antifreeze year round. Are you putting water in the reservoir?

[Christiano]

Originally Posted by JCL

I've never had a washer pump fail, but then I use ww antifreeze year round. Are you putting water in the reservoir?

Yes, could be a frozen impeller, but I live in Brazil...

BTW, I grab one in ebay by 24buxs. Look for BMW E46 E90 X5 E60 E65 E66 Z4 X3 HEADLIGHT WASHER PUMP***OE/OEM QUALITY & FIT 1000+ SOLD" SHIPS 12/24 Hours**

Chris

[TerminatorX5]

exactly what happened to mine - the pump is spinning but impeller was broken. replaced the pump, about $45 for part, 5 minutes job, pull the old pump out, switch hoses, pull the new one in...

in cold weather use the fluid that is good to minus whatever, to prevent from freezing...