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Jul 29th, 2019, 17:03 | #1 |
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New member. First post washer issues
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First post and first time Volvo owner. I have bought an 08 V50 (today). Two issues so far. With a full washer bottle and the lights on I Can't get the headlight washers to do anything. Also the plastic T connector on the driver's side windscreen washer jet seems to have a piece at the bottom missing so all the water is going straight into the Engine bay. I'm not sure what size to replace it with 4,5 or 6mm? Any help great fully received. |
Jul 30th, 2019, 10:25 | #2 |
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Dont remember 100% but I think that T connector is also one-way valve, if its the same as on my pre-FL (and mine just cracked) I would suggest getting it from Volvo. It wil prevent fluid from returning back to the bottle.
headlight washers - not sure if those work always or every X times and maybe only with car driving? someone else can confirm. Check if its possible to lift them manually, I *THINK* its the water pressure that lifts them up so those should move freely but again - its only my assumption, wait for confirmation.
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Jul 30th, 2019, 10:48 | #3 |
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There's a fuse in the fusebox under the bonnet just for the headlight washers. I would check that that hasn't blown or been removed.
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Jul 30th, 2019, 12:35 | #4 |
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Water pressure makes them rise from the bumper. Why bother with them though? I've never known them actually 'clean' the headlight on cars they just seem to make a mess of your bonnet.
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But unfortunately none of those contraptions will work as well as good ol' headlamp wipers. I miss my old S40 in winter times, those were really useful...
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they do not fire Every press it is every 5 presses With the lights On that they work (so wash your Screen three times Before rolling into the mot test, Wait for the tester to tell you to do the screen, they Usually do it twice,, )
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Jul 30th, 2019, 23:26 | #7 |
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The plastic T-piece under the bonnet broke on my v50 recently. Got a replacemnt from ebay and been fine since
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Aug 9th, 2019, 08:22 | #8 |
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Thank you for the advice. I got the non return T connector from Amazon and now working fine
I have found the under bonnet fuse for the headlamp washers has been removed. I'm going to call the local dealer for a price of replacement but slightly concerned as to why it would be removed.
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Aug 9th, 2019, 10:41 | #9 |
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You can get a fuse for less than £1 from any car parts shop. That fact that it was missing all together probably points to a problem - when my washer seal went I pulled that fuse whilst waiting for a replacement to avoid it flooding the engine bay when I sprayed my windscreen.
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Jul 30th, 2020, 11:41 | #10 |
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Window washer
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Having replaced T piece found still no joy ,after inspection found washer motor u/c no too bad job to replace ,1 take off driver side front wheel 2 remove .splash guard all torex screws & 2 10 mm nuts all easy to see ,ease of from nuts position first by pulling off ,3 when splash guard is away you will see washer fluid container 2 screws hold that which are visible looking above top left hand side of inner arch it also has to be gently lifted off as it slips into slot on body ,washer motor cheap & easy to fit ,also give you chance to clean possibly bunged up filter too , just be gentle pulling of pipes & remember what goes on what , I also changed black rubber hose for clear type, easy to thread up ,just follow route of old before disconnecting ,i believe that hose Dia was 8 mm O/D X 5 or 6 mm I/D |
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