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Pelicanglider · 10-05-2012, 09:08 AM

My windshield washer reservoir emptied the other day, so I filled it up and tried the washer but nothing came out. I could hear the pump running, but no water on the windshield. Do these pumps require priming when the reservoir runs dry? Looked in the manual, but there was no info beyond how to operate the washer. Anyone else run into this problem and what was the solution? Thanks.

Bill B. · 10-05-2012, 10:01 AM

These little pumps aren't great. If they get air in them, they will need primed.

RimasRS · 10-05-2012, 10:11 AM

They dont need to prime thats for sure...
Inspect your hoses maybe some of them poped of. If they will be fine can be your pump bad sometimes it breakes inside - motor runing but the plastic thing which should pump fluid can be broken.

Solution replace the pump

wolfe · 10-05-2012, 12:34 PM

Check the pump pickup for a little filter screen. These can get clogged and you hear the pump run but no fluid comes out.

Pelicanglider · 10-05-2012, 01:11 PM

Good suggestions. Plan on doing some maintenance this weekend so I will explore a little deeper. Now I have some specific things to look for. Thanks.

Järppä · 10-06-2012, 02:50 AM

I have same problem. before bodyshop they work fine but after bodyshop front bumper removal washers hasen't work, headlight washers works. Only little ammount fluid comes out, whashers fluid container is full.

Do anybody has "explode" picture of the fluid container, realoem don't have.

Dackelone · 10-06-2012, 09:29 AM

I think I would check the hose for kinks or cuts. The pump should be self priming. Also there should be a check valve somewhere to keep fluid in the lines. Looks to me like those elbow connection pieces are the check valves. Not sure.

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Järppä · 10-07-2012, 06:45 AM

I can't even hear pump sound. Fuses are ok but sidekirts has been away from the car when car was at bodyshop so it might be loose connection. I have to tear down passenger side inner fender.

Järppä · 10-11-2012, 02:07 AM

Solution in my case is buy new pump.

Pelicanglider · 10-20-2012, 06:27 PM

Man! Just replaced the pump cleaned the filter screen flushed the tank (some kid of goo at the bottom), but still no water to the washers! The only thing I can think of is to blow out the washers and the lines (disconnected from the pump) with compressed air. I'll try that tomorrow. I'm drowning my sorrows with football and beer.

Pelicanglider · 10-21-2012, 07:38 PM

Compressed air did it. Not sure I had to replace the pump, but there your are!

10-05-2012, 09:08 AM	#1
Pelicanglider New Member Drives: 2008 128i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Old Gulf Coast Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Windshield Washer Pump Priming? My windshield washer reservoir emptied the other day, so I filled it up and tried the washer but nothing came out. I could hear the pump running, but no water on the windshield. Do these pumps require priming when the reservoir runs dry? Looked in the manual, but there was no info beyond how to operate the washer. Anyone else run into this problem and what was the solution? Thanks. __________________ "Nobody gets in to see the Wizard, not nobody, not no how!"
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10-05-2012, 12:34 PM	#4
wolfe Lieutenant Drives: 128i M-Sport "Störtebeker" Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 460 iTrader: (1)	Check the pump pickup for a little filter screen. These can get clogged and you hear the pump run but no fluid comes out. __________________ 128i M-sport / 1974 2002

10-05-2012, 01:11 PM	#5
Pelicanglider New Member Drives: 2008 128i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Old Gulf Coast Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Good suggestions. Plan on doing some maintenance this weekend so I will explore a little deeper. Now I have some specific things to look for. Thanks. __________________ "Nobody gets in to see the Wizard, not nobody, not no how!"

10-06-2012, 02:50 AM	#6
Järppä Old fart Drives: 123dA Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Behind barn Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	I have same problem. before bodyshop they work fine but after bodyshop front bumper removal washers hasen't work, headlight washers works. Only little ammount fluid comes out, whashers fluid container is full. Do anybody has "explode" picture of the fluid container, realoem don't have. __________________ Do not, under any circumstances, buy the 123d in the M-Sport trim. The ride is far too hard. If you're relaxed or want a thrash, this motor lets you be as wild or calm as you like. Top Gear review

10-06-2012, 09:29 AM	#7
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,335 iTrader: (0)	I think I would check the hose for kinks or cuts. The pump should be self priming. Also there should be a check valve somewhere to keep fluid in the lines. Looks to me like those elbow connection pieces are the check valves. Not sure. 135i headlight washer tank... (inside the passenger fender) 135i pop up washer jets... http://realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?mo...62&hg=61&fg=45 __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide 1addicts at Stelv1oPass 1addicts at Stelv1oPass 2.0 July 20th & 21th, 2013

10-05-2012, 10:01 AM	#2
Bill B. First Lieutenant Drives: '12 135i, '13 X1 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 341 iTrader: (0)	These little pumps aren't great. If they get air in them, they will need primed.

10-05-2012, 10:11 AM	#3
RimasRS Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i MT 2009 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,752 iTrader: (0)	They dont need to prime thats for sure... Inspect your hoses maybe some of them poped of. If they will be fine can be your pump bad sometimes it breakes inside - motor runing but the plastic thing which should pump fluid can be broken. Solution replace the pump

10-07-2012, 06:45 AM	#8
Järppä Old fart Drives: 123dA Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Behind barn Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	I can't even hear pump sound. Fuses are ok but sidekirts has been away from the car when car was at bodyshop so it might be loose connection. I have to tear down passenger side inner fender. __________________ Do not, under any circumstances, buy the 123d in the M-Sport trim. The ride is far too hard. If you're relaxed or want a thrash, this motor lets you be as wild or calm as you like. Top Gear review

10-11-2012, 02:07 AM	#9
Järppä Old fart Drives: 123dA Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Behind barn Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	Solution in my case is buy new pump. __________________ Do not, under any circumstances, buy the 123d in the M-Sport trim. The ride is far too hard. If you're relaxed or want a thrash, this motor lets you be as wild or calm as you like. Top Gear review

10-20-2012, 06:27 PM	#10
Pelicanglider New Member Drives: 2008 128i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Old Gulf Coast Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Man! Just replaced the pump cleaned the filter screen flushed the tank (some kid of goo at the bottom), but still no water to the washers! The only thing I can think of is to blow out the washers and the lines (disconnected from the pump) with compressed air. I'll try that tomorrow. I'm drowning my sorrows with football and beer. __________________ "Nobody gets in to see the Wizard, not nobody, not no how!"

10-21-2012, 07:38 PM	#11
Pelicanglider New Member Drives: 2008 128i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Old Gulf Coast Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Compressed air did it. Not sure I had to replace the pump, but there your are! __________________ "Nobody gets in to see the Wizard, not nobody, not no how!"

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