Wipers not working!

[trailZ4]

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 https://z4-forum.com/forum/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!! :headbang: 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]

Do a search for cleaning wiper contacts. Worked on my e85, it's a common problem. Strip,clean like new.
D

 

[Jembo]

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]

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]

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]

Do a search for cleaning wiper contacts. Worked on my e85, it's a common problem. Strip,clean like new.
D

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 8)

 

[Z4 COUPSTER]

Do a search for cleaning wiper contacts. Worked on my e85, it's a common problem. Strip,clean like new.
D

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 8)

When you are at it get these as well
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E85-E86-2002-2008-Windscreen-Wiper-Motor-Linkage-Link-Rod-Repair-Clip-/252326474081
Mine went on the coupe, best £4.00 you will spend especially stripping for the motor clean
D

 

[HarryD]

Check this thread: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=55535