TVR Chimera Windscreen washers do not work!

[charris]

Car has been off road for winter, took it out for a spin but windscreen washers do not work! Wipers are functioning okay any idea where to start on repairing it!
Thanks

[B17NNS]

Pipes attached?

Mine are attached with fairy dust and prayers to the baby Jesus.

They come off often.

[TV8]

Have you checked for water in the washer tank?

[portzi]

B17NNS said:

Pipes attached?

Mine are attached with fairy dust and prayers to the baby Jesus.

They come off often.

Yes, check all pipes are attached to the washers as they can come off easily, on most of the models the pipe disappears into the bulkhead underneath each wiper, and again be careful as they can slip off easily. If you can here the motor for the wiper wash working, then do check the washer fluid level firstly a daft question I know.

Mark

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Pumps are also know for seizing when left over winter. Obviously if you can hear the pump working then its fine.
Not too difficult to replace through the grill if its a facelift.

[JonathanT]

or the jets are blocked with crud/scale?