BMW E61 REAR WIPER NOT WORKING - FIXED!!

BMW E61 REAR WIPER NOT WORKING - FIXED!! | Mechanic Mindset

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E61 Rear Wiper Not Working. In this video, we look at how to diagnose the rear wiper not working on this BMW 5 series touring E61. This car originally required the usual E61 tailgate wiring repair. I have already fixed the damaged wiring on the tailgate hinge, this should always be checked first for any BMW E61 tailgate wiring faults. It turns out this was a simple fix.
For any automotive diagnostics, it is always important to gather as much information and history on the vehicle as possible. In this case, as soon as I found out where the relay was located, I knew exactly what the fault was.
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@kenweeks8039 3 жыл бұрын

Hi MM, just wanted to say a big 'THANK YOU'! - Been working on a 2012 BMW 1 series, 2nd generation 118i, which, amongst other issues, had a failed rear wiper/washer. No power coming from feed wire into wiper motor, although it worked when power applied directly with a 'Power Probe'. After much gnashing and wailing found your video and in particular your comment at 1:26 about 'it won't work if the tailgate is unlocked'.....Doh! All working now, just as Herr BMW intended.....Thanks a lot! Ken.

@MechanicMindset 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yeah this can catch you out! Same for the front and bonnet in some cars 👍

@the1andonlyamy 3 жыл бұрын

a really brilliant video great camera work so concise and accurate information thank you so much

@MechanicMindset 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you appreciate the video! Did you find me searching for a problem you have?

@pfuisi 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mechanic Mindset. I like people who repair stuff. Keep up the good work!

@MechanicMindset 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!!

@mechanicmatt871 4 жыл бұрын

Nice find, thanks for sharing. Cheers Matt

@MechanicMindset 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Bosson096 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpfull! Thanks!

@MechanicMindset 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video!

@stephanevaucelles6378 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for video

@MechanicMindset 4 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

@ilovear15 10 ай бұрын

Great

@bayerischemotorenwerke6606 6 ай бұрын

Good morning. I have a question for you. On which side of the flap do the wires to the rear wiper motor go? The wiper sometimes works, sometimes it doesn't work. When it works, it works very poorly and jams. The pin in the glass is not seized. Thank you for your help.

@salimsheikh2580 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, fantastic video, hopefully that's all it is in my case too. I've just bought an E61 with the same leak in the boot issue. Everything is effed - rear suspension, wipers, parking sensors. Whats worse is someone has already messed with the wiring and removed the automatic tailgate. How do I go about changing the looms as you said you did?

@MechanicMindset Жыл бұрын

It’s quite an involved job! More than likely the loom is your problem. Literally cut and replace the loom at each hinge 😖

@rustynuts686 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the same problem with my 2006 520d e61 estate touring what is the new fuse/relay called…..? so I can order a replacement one myself thanks great video….

@MechanicMindset 3 жыл бұрын

Oh dear! Have you definitely confirmed it is the relay, the wiring harness in the hinge is very common on these. Not sure exactly, but it was the green type relay; if you whip it out, it’s got part number on there. 👍

@rustynuts686 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help/advice

@chazshier 3 жыл бұрын

Still very unsure about how you diagnosed that with the multimeter. I'm also knee deep in tailgate woes. How do you repair coax?!?

@MechanicMindset 3 жыл бұрын

_c_d_c So all I really confirmed was that we were not getting 12V at the wiper motor. What we should do is work back until we get power. My kit came with a replacement connector; it was a bit fiddly to say the least!! Good luck 👍

@davidche554 2 жыл бұрын

When you are testing your grounds with your red lead where do u have your black lead placed it's so frustrating when ppl aren't clear about their set up

@MechanicMindset 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I agree. @1.35 Black lead is connects to a good ground 👍

@RobiworksLt 3 жыл бұрын

So the problem was relay which responsible for rear wiper motor? What if relay is ok, then I should check wiper motor?

@MechanicMindset 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s right. There was a water leak in the boot of this car around 6 months before which was the cause

@karolgrabka6013 10 ай бұрын

Weird question. I got a issue with wiper also, and weird thing is that if i plug computer and force to start it work, but when i try in car it won't. Does it also could be a relay? Cheers

@zachary949 3 ай бұрын

Did you ever figure this out? Same issue