Windscreen washers not working
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Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
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Windscreen washers not working
Had a problem with washers yesterday- reservoir full, pump running but no water on screen. Following pipe work to small non-return value on underside of bonnet, disconnected valve and tried blowing through it (doesn't screenwash taste awful!) no luck so tried connecting to foot pump 2 quick pumps dirt and water ejected......problem solved.
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Re: Windscreen washers not working
I wish mine was as simple, bottle full, fuse intact and wipers working but no motor noise, it'll need more time.
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Re: Windscreen washers not working
I had the same thing, used a dirty watering can to fill it up one day, a quick blast from the airline and problem solved.
It's worth taking the bottle off and washing it out, probably dirt in the bottom.
It's worth taking the bottle off and washing it out, probably dirt in the bottom.
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You can get the pumps pretty cheap second hand. Just pushes into the back of the bottle.talkingcars wrote:I wish mine was as simple, bottle full, fuse intact and wipers working but no motor noise, it'll need more time.
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Re: Windscreen washers not working
I've done several over the years and got several spare motors knocking around, just need to find them and the time to fit one.Mike1 wrote:You can get the pumps pretty cheap second hand. Just pushes into the back of the bottle.talkingcars wrote:I wish mine was as simple, bottle full, fuse intact and wipers working but no motor noise, it'll need more time.
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Re: Windscreen washers not working
There was a post regarding this same issue either last year or the year before.
I had a similar problem and ended up taking the whole system apart and cleaning it out. The guide and way ahead was very useful and a great help. I ended up with all the hoses and the bottle in a bucket with a mild bleech solution in to get rid of the algea. Once back together again it worked a treat and still does.
The post also mentioned suitable replacement parts and systems to use, but i'm happy with my cleaned out system.
I had a similar problem and ended up taking the whole system apart and cleaning it out. The guide and way ahead was very useful and a great help. I ended up with all the hoses and the bottle in a bucket with a mild bleech solution in to get rid of the algea. Once back together again it worked a treat and still does.
The post also mentioned suitable replacement parts and systems to use, but i'm happy with my cleaned out system.
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Re: Windscreen washers not working
I've got mine working - details are in a new post.
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