Windshield Washer Pump Stopped Working

[dog2bert]

My windshield washer pump stopped working. Removed the fender lining to expose it and hit it while it was trying to run.

Now it works but am I on borrowed time and should just buy another one?

[sapote]

These pumps were not well designed and have only a couple years life. On my non-M cars, I ended up replaced them with a Toyota pump (made by Denso) and they last a long time -- not fail yet.

The weak link of bmw pumps: the shaft seal leaks and water got into the motor brushes area, corroded and kills it.

[Altaran]

You can also buy a mono pump from any VW model. That's what I use in mine. You may have to switch the pins in the connector to get the motor rotating in the proper direction.

Advice: do not buy a pump for the current bmw models. They have a higher pressure working point than our old pumps and may blow off your hose...

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[dog2bert]

Replaced the pump today and everything is working great.
The old pump was covered in this goo that I am not sure what it was.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-vw-windshield-washer-pump-67128362154