Windscreen washers
Windscreen washers
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mrpenks

Original Poster:

386 posts

178 months

Hi all, my windscreen washers have stopped working . I cat here the pump running so its not a blockage.

Does anyone have any suggestions to check before I go digging to replace the pump?

Stick Legs

8,385 posts

188 months

Unclip the pipes from the wiper arms, pull the spray bar off the end & straighten them out, try the washers and see if anything comes out.

Sometimes it's a blockage near the end and just flexing the pipes will work.

My next port of call would be to check the other end, and if you have access to compressed air disconnect the pipes at the tank and blow them through.


Robscim

836 posts

279 months

This may sound stupid (sorry!) but have you checked the fluid level in the bottle? Depending on which version you have, it may be that a split pipe causes the fluid to syphon out when it isn't being used!!

Don't ask me how I know..... frown

Rob