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esex_tony
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windscreen washers not working
« on: Nov 4th, 2007, 9:11pm » |
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i have a problem with my washers ..
the washer is working but there is liottle or no water coming out of the jets any ideas ..
are the washer jets erasy to replace or any ideas hiow to repair or clean them ??
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #1 on: Nov 4th, 2007, 9:20pm » |
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The little rubber mesh filter behind the pump gets gunked up pretty well and restricts flow. Remove, clean and see what you get 
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #2 on: Nov 4th, 2007, 11:42pm » |
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I replaced the heated jets on my Ultima last year and I think they only cost a few quid each and are still available!
They get all gunged up and need a good blow out to get all the muck out. I found it easier to swap them! The gunge comes from the additives in the waqsher fluids we put in
Cleaning the filter is a good tip too!
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #3 on: Nov 5th, 2007, 12:07am » |
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Has the car been in the garage recently & had the engine tray removed ?
When fitting the engine tray back up, it is easy to get the washer pump pipe caught between the front O/S tray mount & the chassis & squash the pipe
Also, if the washer pump motor seems to be working, but no water is coming out, the washer pump inner seal may have gone
Also, at the back of the bonnet, under the bonnet rug, where the pipe splits in two, check that the main pipe hasn't come loose & the water isn't just flowing out over the back of the engine
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #4 on: Nov 6th, 2007, 6:27pm » |
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thank you all for your advice..
are the washer jets easy to replace and also whereabouts is the filter for the pump
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #5 on: Nov 6th, 2007, 7:24pm » |
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and as an aside...
My washers packed up a few weeks ago. Poked the nozzles with a pin. could not believe the crud that came out 
Working a treat now. Give it a go before exploring too complicated an option.
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Geoff
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #6 on: Nov 6th, 2007, 8:02pm » |
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on Nov 6th, 2007, 6:27pm, esex_tony wrote:thank you all for your advice..
are the washer jets easy to replace and also whereabouts is the filter for the pump |
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The pump is in the bottom of the washer bottle, It pushes into the bottle via a rubber grommet, This pulls out and the filter is in the end of it.
Just to add never use washing up liquid as this will fur up the inside of the pipes and give you many more problems 
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #7 on: Nov 9th, 2007, 5:16pm » |
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if you wanted to replace the washer jets do you have to remove the cover under the bonnet or do they clip out from the top of the bonnet
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #8 on: Nov 9th, 2007, 7:01pm » |
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I think they come out from the top as you described but be careful as there are some small heater wires there as well as the jets are heated ( work in conjunction with heated windscreens) AFAIK
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #9 on: Nov 9th, 2007, 8:30pm » |
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Tony, they do come out from the top but you will find it easier to access from underneath in order to remove both the tubing and the electrical connection. The bonnet insulation is only held in with 'buttons'. A hair dryer is useful for warming the tubing in order to release it from the jets.
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #10 on: Nov 11th, 2007, 4:37pm » |
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ok thanks for help
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #11 on: Nov 11th, 2007, 5:17pm » |
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on Nov 6th, 2007, 7:24pm, Ultima2300 wrote:and as an aside...
My washers packed up a few weeks ago. Poked the nozzles with a pin. could not believe the crud that came out
Working a treat now. Give it a go before exploring too complicated an option.
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An easy way to check whether it is blockages at the jets or at the pump is to get someone to push the button whilst feeling the pipework under the bonnet by the hinge. If it firms up with the pressure, the problem is with the jets or the pipes to the jets.
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #12 on: Mar 23rd, 2009, 9:16am » |
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"!#!... The winter starts to go and when i need the washers the most the dont work.
So... Checked the feed to the pump.. its ok.
When connected and the button is pushed i dont hear a thing (when im lying on the qround under the front bumper)....
Im now thinking of checking the hoses and removing the pump the check it.
Is this a common fault?
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #13 on: Mar 23rd, 2009, 7:14pm » |
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i got a new grommit thing thats sits on the pump and the bottle from fmd , it cost me 64p , and if i can replace it ANYONE can 
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #14 on: Mar 26th, 2009, 9:42pm » |
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Jepp... had to drain the tank first but i was no big deal.
Got the pump loose, 0,00001 ohm when i measured it, and i hear liquid inside it when i shake it. Wont move when i connect it directly to 12v. So i ordered a new one... Will set me back about 35£ 
Disconnected the headlight washerpump, i find it not so usefull, spends alot of washerfluid and washes the dirt along the side of the bumper/fender...
//Snowy
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Re: windscreen washers not working
« Reply #15 on: Apr 3rd, 2009, 8:40pm » |
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Finaly i got the new pump in place and its working fine.
Thinking about installing a switch for the headlight pump so it can be disabled when not needed.
Took the broken pump apart, the water had made its way inside along the pumpmotorshaft. Lots of rust and corotion inside. Had it only been taken apart erlier it maybe had been saved. Now i only managed to save the brushes and plastic casing.
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