Wipers and Washer dont work - went out at same time

[bssandersjr]

Hi Guys,
I'm pretty new to the world of BMW. My last car was a '68 MB 250S so I know the German way of thinking is different if not Kaputz! :eyecrazy
Ok so both my wipers and my washer stopped working at the same time. No function on either. Guy I met with a bimmer told me that the module almost never goes in these cars and that a burned out washer motor plays havoc with the wiper system.
I am in Cali so no hurry but get a lot of fog here and would love to get this fixed. All input welcome.

Thanks

Duh it's a 1994 325ic Auto

[M Quick]

Check the fuses... ? :)

[bssandersjr]

Yep, checked and replaced one of the three related.

[Kame36sedan]

Most likely that column module, sounds like something went bad with that lever.

[bssandersjr]

Wouldn't the lever fail partially first?

[shlalaw]

Wiper modules do go bad. Here's how to get at it.

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/interior/e36_euro_wiper_control_module.html

[bssandersjr]

Yeah if I dont get another suggestion I am going to have to go after the module. It is the only thing I can think of that would take both functions out at once.

that link from unofficial BMW is a way better diagram then I am getting out of service manual I have. It shows at least 4 more fasteners and removing the lower part too. Mine does not even mention the knee bolster coming off.

Still hoping someone will have a genius Idea and it will just be something minor.:confused

[shlalaw]

At least it's not too expensive, and relatively easy to replace. Let us know.


Yeah if I dont get another suggestion I am going to have to go after the module. It is the only thing I can think of that would take both functions out at once.

that link from unofficial BMW is a way better diagram then I am getting out of service manual I have. It shows at least 4 more fasteners and removing the lower part too. Mine does not even mention the knee bolster coming off.

Still hoping someone will have a genius Idea and it will just be something minor.:confused

[bssandersjr]

Yeap I'll check in after the fact for sure. SIte is great. Hey if you want take a gander at my shifter sticking thread. Trying:eyecrazy got figure out how to link from another open Discussion but I aint so bright on the 'puter. LOL!

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1865081

[shlalaw]

Good luck. Got a manual on mine.


Yeap I'll check in after the fact for sure. SIte is great. Hey if you want take a gander at my shifter sticking thread. Trying:eyecrazy got figure out how to link from another open Discussion but I aint so bright on the 'puter. LOL!

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1865081

[saumy975d]

its the module, once you get behind the glove box, it takes 2 minutes to swap out.