BMW 2 Series Washer Nozzle Issues, Frozen and Burned Out?

Hi there! I had a similar issue with my 2017 BMW 1 Series last winter (I'd say I have some experience working on cars). The symptoms you're describing sound exactly like what I dealt with. My washer nozzles were acting up, and after taking it to my trusted workshop, they discovered it was a faulty connection in the heating element wiring. The cable had worn out, causing intermittent failures. The fix wasn't too complex, they replaced the connection and checked the entire system. Cost me around 95 Euro and solved the problem completely. Could you share more details about when this started happening and if you've noticed any other electrical issues? Also, do your nozzles work fine in warmer weather? This info would help me understand if you're facing the exact same problem I had. Oh, and just a heads up, I'd recommend getting this checked soon. Leaving it unfixed could potentially lead to bigger issues with the washer system.

Thanks for sharing your experience! My car has only done 30237 KM and had its latest service a couple months back, so this issue caught me off guard. The problem started about two weeks ago when temperatures dropped. You're spot on, the nozzles work perfectly in warmer conditions, it's only when it's cold that they act up. Haven't noticed any other electrical issues so far, everything else seems to be working fine. Think I'll follow your advice and get it checked out soon rather than wait. Good to know it might just be a wiring issue and not something more serious. Did you notice any warning lights on your dashboard before getting it fixed?

Hey again! Yeah, I totally remember dealing with this on my BMW 1. Actually, when you mention the mileage and recent service, it's interesting because mine started acting up right after the 30,000 KM mark too, must be some kind of common wear point for these models. And yes! I did get warning lights, forgot to mention that in my first reply. Had that annoying washer fluid warning light flickering on and off, even though the reservoir was full. It would show up especially during cold mornings. The weird thing was that sometimes it would clear itself when the temperature went up. Since you're having the exact same symptoms I had, working fine in warm weather but acting up in cold, I'm even more convinced it's that same wiring issue. The connection point gets stressed over time, and the cold weather just makes it more obvious. In my case, the wiring had started to corrode at the connection point, which is why it was more noticeable in cold weather. Just a suggestion, when you take it in, ask them to check the entire wiring harness for the washer system, not just the heating element. My mechanic found some early wear on other parts too, and we preventively fixed those while we were at it. Saved me from potential future headaches. Let me know how it goes when you get it checked out, curious to see if it's the same issue!

Thanks so much for all the detailed info! You've honestly made me feel a lot better about this whole situation. I was worried it might be something major, but hearing that you had such a similar experience with yours really helps. And yes, I've actually noticed that exact same thing with the washer fluid warning light flickering! Can't believe I forgot to mention that earlier. I've already called my regular mechanic and booked it in for next week. I'll definitely ask them to check the entire wiring harness like you suggested, that's a really good tip about the preventive fixes. Rather sort everything out while they're in there than have to deal with more issues down the line. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I'll let you know how it turns out, but I'm feeling much more confident now that it's just a wiring issue. Thanks again for all the help!