Windscreen washer jets

[Deddi]

Anyone tell me how do I adjust these, water spray is too low. I've only ever seen little round things before that I adjusted with a pin. Mine are like this.
Thanks

 

[mcbutler]

You may find they are slightly blocked, try blowing down them and see if it improves, if not get a new set.

 

[obewan]

You may find they are slightly blocked, try blowing down them and see if it improves, if not get a new set.

Also check the reservoir tank is not full of crud

 

[Deddi]

Thanks. Will try both things

 

[craigdm]

Resurrecting this thread, just to show that I have at least done a search!

My washer jets seem to have gone very feeble, still hitting the screen but more a dribble than a jet.

I'll try the suggested ideas above, but anyone got any other ideas??

 

[Mr Tidy]

The only times I've had that problem it was due to crud in the reservoir blocking the filter on the pump so I'd start there.

The pumps are a push fit so they just pull out of the reservoir. I found an old toothbrush worked a treat to clean the filter.

 

[therealmc]

You may find they are slightly blocked, try blowing down them and see if it improves, if not get a new set.

Talking of new jets, does anyone know of a source other than direct from BMW? Are they unique to the E89?

 

[flybobbie]

You may find they are slightly blocked, try blowing down them and see if it improves, if not get a new set.

Talking of new jets, does anyone know of a source other than direct from BMW? Are they unique to the E89?

I know the jets are heated.
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/15751251?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&tb_prm=20315908947&gshp=1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA1fqrBhA1EiwAMU5m_2umRcxYLmYxWKBXpavsN22zXw8XFWi1QhnnlzjWVDUQoqyOSHWE1hoC-owQAvD_BwE

 

[RobbiZ4]

I know the jets are heated.

Correct.

Buy the originals from BMW and it will work.

PartNo 61667056731
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/de/part?id=LL31-EUR-03-2012-E89-BMW-Z4_20i&mg=61&sg=45&diagId=61_1085&q=61667056731

About 40€ each.

 

[craigdm]

The only times I've had that problem it was due to crud in the reservoir blocking the filter on the pump so I'd start there.

The pumps are a push fit so they just pull out of the reservoir. I found an old toothbrush worked a treat to clean the filter.

Are there any pictures or diagrams that show where the filter is? I had a quick look yesterday but couldn't see anything obvious and I was reticent about pulling things apart! :roll:

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

The only times I've had that problem it was due to crud in the reservoir blocking the filter on the pump so I'd start there.

The pumps are a push fit so they just pull out of the reservoir. I found an old toothbrush worked a treat to clean the filter.

Are there any pictures or diagrams that show where the filter is? I had a quick look yesterday but couldn't see anything obvious and I was reticent about pulling things apart! :roll:

you will need to take out the tank , the pump and filter unclip , then take apart and clean

 

[Dave 2 dogs]

Pretty sure I watched a YouTube vid when I did mine. Google it you will find some vids on take apart

 

[Abbas]

As above, I had the exact same issue. I took the wiper fluid tank thing out, it's a few nuts. and there was loads of black shite clogged up at the bottom I just took the filter out and gave that a wash. Was a little black thing if I remember correctly. Works perfect now.

I am the least mechanically minded person ever so I can assure you it's very simple - I can do it!

 

[geofff]

I have the same problem with my widscreen jets not working but my headlight jets are ok. Are there seperate filters for windscreen and headlights? Also, I detached the water pipe leadding to windscreen but no water comes out of the detached pipe.
Thank you.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi all, glad I found this thread as I had the same problem and couldn't work out where the filters were, found this video (although it isn't a Zed) and it helped me do the job which was easy - all resolved ! -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUsUL1N0geY

 

[Anonymous]

Once I'd taken out the reservoir and cleaned it out, THEN I found the filters, I thought they were just grommets - doh !

 

[geofff]

Thanks Gazman. I did sort out my issue which was congealed windscreen solution. Unfortunately I had already taken all the windscreen washer tubing out, what a waste of time. I'll know where to start in the future.

 

[Mr Tidy]

To those who've cleaned the gunk off their filters I've found sticking to just one brand of screen-wash stopped it happening again, in both an E86 and E46.

 

[Anonymous]

Any particular brand recommended or just choose one and stick to it ??

 

[Pondrew]

Any particular brand recommended or just choose one and stick to it ??

Water and a splash of washing-up liquid has served me well in 40 years. :?