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stephenperry
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looks like the sensor is at fault:
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stephenperry
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there are some complaints over the rain sensitive wipers here, have a look to see if any of them ring a bell: http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com/msg06 229.html if the intensive cleaning is very powerful but the normal windscreen washers are very weak (one or both) then check the pipes going to the washer jets underneath the underbonnet soundproofing felt are connected properly - i had that on mine, turned out one of the pipes had disconnected itself from the jet, a common problem - if they are connected then check the connections to the washer bottle, apparently its a pain in the neck because you have to take the front drivers side wheel off to get access Edited by stephenperry |
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Peter Fenwick
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No. All it does in position 1 is run intermitantly regardless of whether the sensor is drenched or bone dry. The headlight washers work fine, although the windscreen washers are a little bit lacklustre.
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Mick525i
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Correct. |
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stephenperry
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stephenperry
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probably the same as the rear view - look for a little dark spot on the mirror, it's photocromatic so won't move but darken, like sunglasses (i had hoped it would tilt itself but on hindsight it could be a distraction for the driver ) i don't think i've got auto-dimming/dipping side mirrors, i'll have to get a torch and double check Edited by stephenperry |
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stephenperry
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mine keeps wiping as long as there's water on the sensor (tested by dribbling water from a jug) if you've got headlamp washers these only work if the headlights are on and the wipers are active, i think it's every five sweeps it gives a quick blast of the washer jets - you can test it by switching the headlights on and using the intensive cleaner button |
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Andrew Rolland
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Cheers K! If you can remember the bit size....... Andrew |
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stephenperry
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i'll check mine and see if it does the same thing |
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stephenperry
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turn the stalk to position 1 and click the thumbwheel on the stalk up to maximum (as high as it will go) now go outside the car, leave the engine running, and spray some water at the sensor does it work now? |
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Peter Fenwick
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Ok so they automatic wipers don't work. I set the kep to pisiton 1 and moved the lever up to position1. The wipers then crossed the screen as it said. I then used the intensive cleaning programme and hey presto my rain sensor should be activated. Except it isn't. The wipers clear the water and then just continue in intermittant mode (1 sweep every 10 seconds). I then poured some water on the windscreen over the sensor in particular and nothing, wipers still in intermittant mode. So I guess it broken and I suspect it not going to be a cheap/easy fix. Still it's not a great loss. IMO it's a bit of a silly idea anyway.
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stephenperry
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kinky.... i don't know why but watching the wipers move reminds me of that old animated film about an anglepoise lamp - Luxo Jr. http://www.pixar.com/shorts/ljr/theater/short_320.html Edited by stephenperry |
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Peter Fenwick
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Well the car has automatic wipers as it has the rain sensor. Now I just need to work out if and how they work. I'm looking at the hand book and it's not too helpfull. Activating the rain sensor: From igition position 1 move the level to postion 1. The wipers will cross the windscreen once. Easy enough. You can leave the leverin setting 1 all the time, then all you need to do is activte the rain sensor from ignition kep position1. To do this: Turn knurled wheel briefly or clean the windscreen or use the intensive cleaning programme. To vary the sensitivty of the rain sensor: Turn knurled wheel. Deactivating the rain sensor: Move the lever to position 0. Is is just me or is that lot a bit confusing?! I'm off outside now to play with a watering can and my wipers... |
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Peter Fenwick
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Ok lots of helpful info. Now how do I find out if I have auto dipping glass in my wing mirrors? I'm going to the pub tonight so am not going to get to drive after dark Edited by Peter Fenwick |
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kbannon
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Its an allen/hex socket but I can't rightly recall the nut size.
#3 & 5 here, but I don't think it shows the size What I did in the end was get an old ~250ml g/b fluid bottle and fill it full of the correct fluid. I then squeezed the bejaysus out of it. When it was about 1/2 full, I topped the bottle up again and kept at it until the diff was full. |
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Andrew Rolland
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Peter Heated mirrors work with the heated windscreen washer jets which all come on with the heated rear screens. Your gearbox will use something like standard Automatic Transmission Fluid, but BMW will say it is sealed for life, but don't believe them! You may have a dodgy wiper relay. I believe this is a common fault on the E39s. I will be driving with the wipers on a certain intermittent setting then all of a sudden they just stop and will only work again after switching of the engine/ignition and restart the car. Killian Any tips for changing the diff oil? What size of hex bit do I need for the hex drain plug? I have a bit of a weep from the drain plug so want to reseal it. Andrew |
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@SP - my indicator stalk is the earlier type - it has a wheel which I can adjust the speed of the intermittent wipers. I haven't the auto setup.
As for oil, I can't remember - I got some off Oilman and I think it was 80W90 but check with him. I have to to my g/b. The diff was a right bugger as there is no room to fit the bottle up near the diff opening. If you have a lift then its obviously going to be easier! Im not 100% convinced that my mirrors auto demist regardless of whether the rear window is switched on. However, they don't take too long to demist on a winters morning. My passenger side also has a brown dot which looks like its at the back of the glass. I believe replacement glass is quite expensive. Edited by kbannon |
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stephenperry
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the little thumbwheel on the wiper stalk is for adjusting the sensitivity of the automatic wipers (you'll know if you have them if you look at the top of the windscreen from the outside there will be a big purple glass bit behind where the rear view mirror is mounted) on the stalk itself position 1 is for enabling the auto wipers, which you can leave at, or you can control them manually with positions 2 and 3 (normal and fast wipe) Edited by stephenperry |
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Peter Fenwick
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Thanks for the replies. Also does nayone know what oil I should use in my manual gear box and is it easy to drain and refill? |
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flyingalexf68
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Try a small drop of petrol on a j cloth to remove the stain on the mirror. Powerful stuff. Your car doesn't have auto wipers. There's a setting on the stalk for "Auto". Don't know why the speed switch doesn't work but I wouldn't touch it myself.
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