BMW E46 Washer pump

[danewilson77]

Dont bother buying the tool. Just get a paper clip or similar. Actually a push-tac would be best as you'll likely bend the paper clip if the nozzle is really stuck in it's current position.

To the OP, just get a new pump after making sure the connection is good. They're cheap enough to not have to worry about build quality. I put on a pump from Autozone two years ago, and it lasted me until last month, and I just put a new one in last week.

Need instructions for proper alignment method with thumb tack please.....

[MrMaico]

Check to make sure you have the adjustable ones before ordering a tool or trying to adjust them with a paperclip. Some, like mine, are not adjustable....

[atl2pdx]

The pump and grommet are very easy to replace. Just had to do it this week to mine. Came out one morning and there was pretty good-sized puddle of washer fluid under the car- took three days to drain out completely. I ordered replacement pump and grommet over ebay. Several options available including VDO, which is the brand of original pump. you can get it shipped for less than $40. All in all a pretty easy repair. If you have headlight washers, there will be two pumps; you;re after the one at the back of the reservoir. Just be patient as you work the old pump out of it housing. Hope this helps-

[zj96sc]

Keep in mind that at low speeds your washer spray may be "high" but at 80mph that pattern may be dead on.

I drove one of those Fiat 500s in europe for a while and had a good chuckle at stupid Fiat quality control when the washer spray almost came in the sunroof sitting at a stop light. Then going 110mph later that day the spray was dead center in the windshield and I had a little "ah ha" moment of humility.

Just keep it in mind.