BMW 5 Series E39 - Washers not working / Rear door not opening

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Sat 10 Dec 2016 09:38
BMW 5 Series E39 - Washers not working / Rear door not opening - stuartl

Hi, just bought this car (1999) and I love it! Two niggles though,

The windscreen washer pump is audible but nothing is coming out of the jets. Have had a poke around but nothing obvious. Is it common for the pump to fail but still make a noise as if its working?

Also the n/s rear door wont open from outside. The handle feels normal, not loose, just as if the car is locked. It opens fine from inside, the button goes up with the central locking as normal. It did open once the other day but now refuses to open anymore!

All help gratefully received!

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Sat 10 Dec 2016 12:20
BMW 5 Series E39 - Washers not working / Rear door not opening - elekie&a/c doctor

The washer problem could be a blocked strainer in the bottom of the water reservoir.Access needs removal of driver wheel and plastic stone guard.As for the rear door,could be wear or stickiness in the latch mechanism not allowing enough throw to open. Good car,the E39.In many ways more reliable than later models.

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