Heated Nozzles for Windscreen Washer

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Nov 21, 2005 | 10:11 AM

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norham

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Originally Posted by colejl' post='201486

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Originally Posted by Fenix1' post='201368' date='Nov 21 2005, 11:59 AM

In the drive to work, over 45 mins, the windscreen washer nozzle was frozen, even though the headlamp washer sprayed fine (indicating there was sufficient de-icer in the mixture)

Exactly the same for me..!

I let the car run for 10 minutes before I left for the office, then I drove 40 minutes in -2.5oC and only in the last 5 minutes did the screen nozzles dispense water, yet the xennon washers worked from the first request.

weird...

Probably because the Xenon washers are shielded inside the bumper?

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Just noticed mine this morning working for the first time when the water hit the screen I saw steam and the window dried up immediatly no drips wow didn't even know i had them this was after 20/30 mins driving

Nov 21, 2005 | 01:08 PM

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My Ride: 535d Auto M Sport delivered 04/10/05, Carbon Black, Beige Ventilated Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Media Pack - Sat Nav Pro, Bmw Assist, Bluetooth phone prep + telematics + snap in adapter for Nokia 6230i & 6 CD, Visibility Pack - bi-xenons, adaptive headlights and Headlight Wash, HUD, High Gloss Shadow Line, Extended Lights, HiFi System, Extended Voice, M Spoiler and Heated/ventilated f/seats. Chrome Grills. M Double Spoke 19" Mixed Wheels 172 with 245/35 front and 275/30 rear (Non-runflat continentals) Spare wheel and jack. Supaglass.

Well mine is 2006 model with starter button...if that helps...

Nov 24, 2005 | 11:05 PM

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Fenix1

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My Ride: 14th Oct 05 delivery, 525d SE Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Dark Poplar, Adaptive Xenon, Prof Radio, Prof Nav, 6 CD Changer, BT, Advanced A/C, Electric Seats, Heated Front Seats, Thru Load/Ski Bag

It was between -0.5C and 1C on the drive to work this morning, and it still took 30 mins before the windscreen washers started to work. Yet again the headlight washers worked straight away.
Before I ring the dealer, can anyone tell me how long the washers take to work in sub zero conditions (leaving the car outside overnight - the wife's car takes priority in the garage)