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Toxic 
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 Topic: Heated Nozzles
Posted: 29-November-2003 at 16:40 |
Are the heated nozzles outside temperature dependant?
Reason I ask is as I looked at the bonnet today, the area around the nozzles looked defrosted as the rest of the bonnet was frozen.
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daddy cool
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Posted: 29-November-2003 at 23:11 |
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i dont think so but what model is it ?
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e30 2.7 cab
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Nigel
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Posted: 29-November-2003 at 23:45 |
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Just a little thought for people, at this time of year.
If you get a piece of copper pipe about the same bore as a hose in your cooling system, then get a longer piece the same bore as your washer jet hose, wind the smaller pipe a few times (the more the better) around the larger pipe, then cover the assembly in epoxy resin.
Insert the larger pipe into your cooling system, and the smaller pipe into your washer jet system.
When your engines warm you get defrosted washer jets!!
And the warm fluid cleans your windscreen better too.
Blue Peter sets you up for life !!!!
Edited by Nigel
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Best Wishes
Nigel
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Toxic
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Posted: 30-November-2003 at 19:41 |
 daddy cool wrote:
i dont think so but what model is it ? |
false alarm mate.....I need to get my eyes checked..all is ok
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Madrab
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Posted: 01-December-2003 at 15:17 |
Nigel wrote:
Just a little thought for people, at this time of year.
If you get a piece of copper pipe about the same bore as a hose in your cooling system, then get a longer piece the same bore as your washer jet hose, wind the smaller pipe a few times (the more the better) around the larger pipe, then cover the assembly in epoxy resin.
Insert the larger pipe into your cooling system, and the smaller pipe into your washer jet system.
When your engines warm you get defrosted washer jets!!
And the warm fluid cleans your windscreen better too.
Blue Peter sets you up for life !!!! |
Or just buy a decent all seasons washer fluid 
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1990 E3o 325i Touring and she's definately a she! Pain in the ass sometimes but goes like a bunny :oD
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jetsetwilly2000
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Posted: 11-December-2003 at 12:05 |
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I think the nozzle heaters come on with the rear screen heater, along with the mirrors. seemed that way to me last time it was frosty, and my senator did that too (back when I couldn't afford a 5..)
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E90 M3 DCT, E46 330d Touring, VW T5 wannabecamper
Previous: Disco 3 TDV6, 2x E34 540i6,
E34 535iS
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e34m5
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Posted: 11-December-2003 at 12:45 |
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Are all E34 5 Series fitted with heated mirrors ? My 1991 525 Sport either doesn't have them fitted or they aren't working.
Thanks
Miles
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jetsetwilly2000
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Posted: 11-December-2003 at 18:08 |
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Think they're an option. I've got the BMW spec sheet for mine somewhere - I'll check it. My dealer printed it out for me when I just nipped round to pick his brains - I nearly fainted!
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E90 M3 DCT, E46 330d Touring, VW T5 wannabecamper
Previous: Disco 3 TDV6, 2x E34 540i6,
E34 535iS
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STEVE328
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Posted: 13-December-2003 at 14:24 |
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The heated mirrors/washer jets operate when you start the engine.They are on a timer setup and come on irespective (?) of the outside temp.
At least thats how Ford ones work.
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e34m5
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Posted: 19-December-2003 at 16:02 |
jetsetwilly2000 wrote:
Think they're an option. I've got the BMW spec sheet for mine somewhere - I'll check it. My dealer printed it out for me when I just nipped round to pick his brains - I nearly fainted! |
Problem solved, i replaced the glass in both mirrors and they are now heating up nicely 
Thanks
Miles
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Heated Nozzles
