shane525i 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 My 2002 e 39 has wires running to the washer nozzles in my bonnet, do any of you know what they do ? As there is only week pressure from them now and they don't seem blocked,plenty of water in res. Thanks shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 They are heated nozzles Check your supply hoses are not crimped and try using a pin to check the jet vents. We use a jet drill and anvil to do this. The filter in the washer bottle could also be blocked or you might have a leak under the bonnet sound deadening Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shane525i 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2013 thanks for that.had never seen wires on washer jets before .I replaced the hoses as they had gone brittle and the pressure has come back .however the seems to be a leak in the top half of the reservoir looks like that tucked up behind the innerguard? Anyone know? Its a station wagon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 9, 2013 The washer pump will be leaking.... a common problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted July 9, 2013 And... blocked filter in the pump causing sh*t flow - another common problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shane525i 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2013 thanks chaps. do I access the washer by removing the inner guard? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 9, 2013 thanks chaps. do I access the washer by removing the inner guard? Yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Dave 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 So when is there power on the washer heaters? What switches them on? Now that it is winter here in Christchurch, I would be interested to know? The original tubing does get brittle, but I found that clear plastic tubing from the Mitre10 garden section, with the ends heated in boiling water fits really well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shane525i 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 So when is there power on the washer heaters? What switches them on? Now that it is winter here in Christchurch, I would be interested to know? The original tubing does get brittle, but I found that clear plastic tubing from the Mitre10 garden section, with the ends heated in boiling water fits really well. also they sell the black mico irrigation pipe just heat the end with the wifes hair dryer, looks the same as factory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 So when is there power on the washer heaters? What switches them on? Now that it is winter here in Christchurch, I would be interested to know? The original tubing does get brittle, but I found that clear plastic tubing from the Mitre10 garden section, with the ends heated in boiling water fits really well. my guess is all the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 There is a thermal switch somewhere that activates them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites