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Sep 7th, 2013, 10:29 | #1 |
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Loss of washer pump?
Hi,
Forgive the stupid question, this morning is the first morning I have ever spent looking under the bonnet of a 240... I've looked at my washer pumps, which aren't working. One of them (the one furtherest back in the engine bay) isn't getting any power to it. I know it's like finding a v.long piece of string, but how do I isolate this problem? I'm guessing the switch is fine as the other pump is getting power just fine. Is there a dedicated fuse for each pump? Any advice gratfully received. |
Sep 7th, 2013, 23:25 | #2 |
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One pump is for the front and the other pump is for the rear window.
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Sep 8th, 2013, 09:06 | #3 |
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If it's the pump for the front washers try jiggling the switch about the point you would normally expect them to work. The switch can be a bit intermittent.
Mine tends to make contact as you release it rather then when you pull it towards you. Have you checked for no power with a voltmeter &c? Or is it just that it isn't working? |
Sep 9th, 2013, 15:02 | #4 |
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First port of call with electrical gremlins is generally your fuse box which is prone to corrosion on a 240. If something has blown it'll be obvious as well.
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Windscreen wash/wipe, headlamp wipers & horn are on Fuse 2.
Tailgate wash/wipe, cigar lighter & Radio are on fuse 1 |
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Sep 27th, 2013, 21:24 | #6 |
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I have the same problem, but my horn and headlamp washers are working so can assume the fuse is too, and it's either a duff connection or faulty washer motor. Are they prone to failing, or quite resilient?
(Hope this isn't a thread hijack as it's same topic!) |
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My windscreen washers weren't working so went and checked and the pump was buzzing when I pulled the stalk.
On mine the water tank had a lot of sediment/black slime in the bottom blocking the outflow. I removed the tank and cleaned it out and checked the pump before refitting to see if it was spraying with the hose disconnected. I believe from memory the pump has a filter? James |
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