Wipers not working!

trailZ4 · Post by **trailZ4** » Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:59 pm

Hey all, I've not posted for a while but in need of some advice!

So a week ago my wipers stopped working, however they would work when I engaged the wash wipers.

Initial thoughts was fuses so I checked those responsible for wipers / wash and they appeared to be fine (not noticeably blown). So I then tried swapping a few fuses around to test my theory but it made no difference.

Next thought was the relay, so I purchased a replacement relay and followed this useful guide viewtopic.php?t=98378 but it has made zero difference!

So I went back to checking the fuses - I removed no 38 and the wash wipers stopped working however now I've put it back in that doesn't work anymore!!

So I basically can't get wipers to come on at all now. I know (99% anyway) that the motors are ok as they worked when using the wash wipes - at least they did until I messed about with the fuses

Does anyone have any thoughts or can recommendations on how to sort this? p.s. I have a 2007 3.0 Si Coupe

Thanks

Pete

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:51 pm

Do a search for cleaning wiper contacts. Worked on my e85, it's a common problem. Strip,clean like new.
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Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:15 pm

Are you, absolutely 100% sure you put them back in the right place, checking the fuse diagram.

Easily done wrong (spkg from personal experience)

ph001 · Post by **ph001** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 2:44 am

Yes this is the wiper contacts as mentioned above. Remove scuttle panel, strip down and clean. There are posts in here with good pics.

trailZ4 · Post by **trailZ4** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:52 am

Jembo wrote: ↑Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:15 pm Are you, absolutely 100% sure you put them back in the right place, checking the fuse diagram.

Easily done wrong (spkg from personal experience)

Yes mate, I didn't mess around too much to be honest.

Also tested them all with multimeter and they're fine along with the original relay too.

trailZ4 · Post by **trailZ4** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:53 am

Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:51 pm Do a search for cleaning wiper contacts. Worked on my e85, it's a common problem. Strip,clean like new.
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ph001 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 2:44 am Yes this is the wiper contacts as mentioned above. Remove scuttle panel, strip down and clean. There are posts in here with good pics.

Good advice guys, thanks - will give this a try

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:06 pm

trailZ4 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:53 am
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:51 pm Do a search for cleaning wiper contacts. Worked on my e85, it's a common problem. Strip,clean like new.
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ph001 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 18, 2018 2:44 am Yes this is the wiper contacts as mentioned above. Remove scuttle panel, strip down and clean. There are posts in here with good pics.
Good advice guys, thanks - will give this a try

When you are at it get these as well
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E85-E86 ... 2326474081
Mine went on the coupe, best £4.00 you will spend especially stripping for the motor clean
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HarryD · Post by **HarryD** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:53 am

Check this thread: viewtopic.php?f=32&t=55535

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