Windshield Washer Pump

[Ferdinand]

Hello guys, I just diagnose my car today after seeing the low windshield fluid light turned on after refilling the washer tank twice over the last 2 days and it looks like it is the pump which is leaky, I think a seal broke inside the pump. Do you know where I can buy the pump in Malaysia? These pumps are not expensive but you know because some people feel that since they fix BMW they should charge a premuim :stupid: So any information would be much appreciated.Cheers!Ferdi

 

[pussy]

the seal is cheap.. can be found at many bmw shops at jalan ipoh..

it's just a small 'O' ring.. even your workshop guys wont hurt your wallet..

cheers..

 

[Ferdinand]

Any ideas about the pump itself?

 

[The Lair]

Why would you want to change the pump when you can replace only the seal?

 

[Ferdinand]

Its the seal inside the pump that is kaputt, I checked the grommet seal and it seems okay, the leak is coming from the pump. Maybe I wasn't clear when I say "seal inside the pump" in my original post

 

[Ferdinand]

Update: Bought a pump for RM$70.00 made by VDO but from its workmenship I doubt it, probably a compatible but what to do, Kuching market is small lah only a handful of people who sell BMW spare parts, it is 50% cheaper than AB and it is easy to install so you can pretty much safe RM$200 easy to just DIY.

 

[stan001]

I had similar issues, firstly the fluid warning came on and the floor had water leakage but after two water refill, the leakage stops but the windshield washer pump stop working. I changed my washer pump before....

Wonder what wrong with it...

Stanley

 

[Mouse]

i had the same issue, seems common when lifespan is up, its a small cylinder pump, cost around RM 80 including installation

 

[Ferdinand]

Stan my guess would be that your leak was from your pump, and your dead pump somehow died in a position that stopped the water from flowing

 

[benjichris88]

mine leaking also..
just covered it up with the black glue which they used for the windshield..
and it work..
no more leaking..
haha..
FOC..

 

[Jules]

if it is leaking.....put a bit of silicon on the mating surfaces.....when dry lar.

My pump broke....the extended bit and a new black pump was needed so I bought it from BA....cannot recall price but its CHEAP and did a DIY install.....PRESTO nice powderful jet and that was like a year plus now.

Damm easy and satisfying fix!

 

[tank34]

Gents, no point trying to fix the pump with glue or silicone. If not mistaken, when the leak happens, water escapes through the "pressure regulating inlet", if u try to cover it up, you just disable the pump.

In any case, I've replaced mine twice already, once at the 55,000km and another recently at 70,000km. You can get a replica at Bavarian Auto Parts (I think that's the name of the short, PM me if u do not know the place!!) in Jalan Ipoh, price, only RM35/-.

Ken.

 

[Jules]

Gents, no point trying to fix the pump with glue or silicone. If not mistaken, when the leak happens, water escapes through the "pressure regulating inlet", if u try to cover it up, you just disable the pump.
Ken.

U obviously have little DIY experience and can afford to pay for new.....I salute u, cos u keep our vendors rich and afloat!

No wonder E46 so expensive-lar....

Before u flame me - I am giving advice based on my own e30 ownership and DIY is part of the experience, but that's my 2 cents. E46...well maybe no applicable lor.

 

[tank34]

U obviously have little DIY experience and can afford to pay for new.....I salute u, cos u keep our vendors rich and afloat!

No wonder E46 so expensive-lar....

Before u flame me - I am giving advice based on my own e30 ownership and DIY is part of the experience, but that's my 2 cents. E46...well maybe no applicable lor.

A little presumptious of you, but if you think after spending weeks trying to repair a smallish water pump with glue, silicone to come with a half arsed working pump plus wasting time filling your wiper water tank every alternate day is better than a straight forward RM30/- solution than my hats off to you.... Keep the DIY spirit alive, you're a real inspiration...