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(Message started by: allenjames on Nov 7^th, 2005, 8:06pm)

Title: Rear Wash not working.
Post by allenjames on Nov 7^th, 2005, 8:06pm

I can hear the motor whirring, but alas, no squirt.

Any pointers ?

Title: Re: Rear Wash not working.
Post by craig on Nov 7^th, 2005, 8:43pm

HAVE YOU CHECKED THE PIPE HASN'T COME AWAY FROM THE BOTTLE ?

Title: Re: Rear Wash not working.
Post by Baz on Nov 7^th, 2005, 9:15pm

Or check the pipe that goes to the spray head inside the rear wiper arm. This is a common fault I believe

Baz

Title: Re: Rear Wash not working.
Post by allenjames on Nov 7^th, 2005, 10:44pm

Ive not noticed any leaking while operating, but will check tomorrow when the light is better.

Title: Re: Rear Wash not working.
Post by craig on Nov 7^th, 2005, 10:57pm

hope i'm not stating the obvious here but the jet isn't blocked is it ???

Title: Re: Rear Wash not working.
Post by Highlander on Nov 8^th, 2005, 2:48pm

water in it? ;D

Title: Re: Rear Wash not working.
Post by BrianT on Nov 8^th, 2005, 10:20pm

Mines's the same. I await your diagnosis with intertest. I've put off dealing with it for weeks and I'm regretting it now!

Title: Re: Rear Wash not working.
Post by allenjames on Nov 9^th, 2005, 3:18pm

OK, Ive sorted it.

Pressed the switch, motor whirring, no water.
Looked at the jet and noticed a minute dribble of water so its getting there.
Poked pin in the jet to clear it and tried again.

Now the comedy starts.....

Wearing a white shirt, standing on Waitrose petrol forecourt surrounded by people filling up.

Tried the switch a further 3 times still no joy.

Walked to the rear wiper arm, lifted it up and pulled the pipe off.

Soaked in water/algae/nutse from where the pipe was pressurized up.