08-05-2019, 12:22 AM | #1 |
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Windshield Washer Spray Defective?
Did BMW change how the windshield washer spray nozzles work on the G20? I noticed on my M340 that when I activate the washer it seems to release the liquid close to the wiper blade and then it gets wiped across the windshield as opposed to spraying on the windshield. Not sure if this is the new normal or if this indicates a clogged / defective nozzle.
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Yes, they changed it. Why would you presume this isn't working correctly? Instead of sprayers up or right under the bonnet they now are integrated in the wiper arms.
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They should have shown you that during delivery
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Why should they? There's lot of things changed. This isn't even something that I find that important since you only would need to know when having maintenance. And then u always have the owners manual..
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Even though it's minor I agree. I'm sure I'm not the only person to be a bit confused by this. They went over most changes that are incorporated into the G20. Maybe this one was overlooked. |
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Are you sure it doesn't spray from the arm itself? I cannot remember from my testdrive.
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I'm standing next to a 330i right now, the nozzles are actually part of the arms and aren't under the bonnet anymore.
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That is mainly because those people haven't angled the spray nozzle properly. I've seen cars where the fluid squirts straight up into the air (and hardly any onto their windshield) and they have no idea why it's happening. Not many know that it can be adjusted easily.
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It's normal. It squirts a little pool at the bottom of the windshield then the wiper does the rest to spread it.
I am still not used to this new way. Not sure what the reasoning was behind the change.
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I think the change is great, it saves a lot of washer fluid when driving on salted roads.
It's more effective as well, the window gets a lot cleaner. That's my experience at least. The only bad thing is that I can't use them to get a car to back off if it's too close for comfort |
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I felt the nozzle was blocked. I'll try to poke it with a pin to see if anything is clogging it. But you are right, the spray is very weak |
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The new spray works so much more efficiently, and you wont get flipped off by the cars next to or behind you for bathing them with your washer spray. I hate that!
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Window sticker says the nozzles are heated as well. I prefer the new design, loading up the wiper blade rather spraying the windshield. Spray is a bit too aggressive, so you end up getting washer fluid on the whole car and the guy next to you.
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I just had my first service on my 330i LCI today and after the service noticed streaks of soap on my windscreen so I turned on the wipers and noticed that it was squirting only a small amount of water at the bottom. It looks like other owners have noticed it but how weak is normal? It just seems so weak and after the wipers are used there are always soapy water streaks left on the windscreen. I used it a couple of times while car was moving but didn’t particularly pay attention to it so I can’t recall what it was like.
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