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Jan 17th, 2013, 12:19 | #1 |
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Frozen Washer reservoir??
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Real newbie - only bought my XC60 yesterday (D5 AWD SE Premium Lux). Have been rushing to read manual and look at posts on the forum. I don't know if I have heated nozzles (have heated seats!). So not sure whether someone can help. It was -3 degrees and on the trip home the washer fluid was working, then stopped at the front first, then the back after 3 more squirts. I got no low fluid warning (is there an indicator?). I filled the reservoir this morning with 75% mix (didn't need much, so had plenty of fluid in it already). Sprayed the nozzles with de-icer. It is -4 degrees here today - still not working - is it likely that the actual reservoir is frozen (i.e the garage may have not put in a strong mix). Will try to read about fuses, etc - but anyone have good advice on how to check what may be wrong (ie. is the reservoir frozen, or is it electrical?) Thank you so much. |
Jan 17th, 2013, 13:07 | #2 | |
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The heated jets are obvious as you will see a thawed patch around the jets a period, but the lines are not warmed, therefore you can have nice clear jets but sill nothing coming out as the line is frozen. It is highly unlikely that the reservoir is frozen due to the position and the amount it holds - about 5 ltrs It cured itself as the temperature warmed up Welcome to your new car, you will enjoy it!
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Jan 17th, 2013, 13:15 | #3 |
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Hi thanks for the quick response.
I liked my V50 ... but I love my XC60 (after only 3 hours in it) - what a drive. Already suffered a "blocked" Blis camera on one side - the flashing very annoying, so turned off. Shame I didn't have a passenger to clean it!! Well it's gonna be very cold for the next few days so will just have to take a big bottle of squeezy fluid with me and stick it out the window now and again! |
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Jan 17th, 2013, 14:25 | #5 |
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Good idea, but not sure I can leave it in John Lewis overnight!! (sorry couldn't resist)
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Jan 17th, 2013, 14:29 | #6 | |
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I reckon if you put a stronger mix in that will sort it for you. Darryl
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Jan 17th, 2013, 14:32 | #7 |
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Yep - for sure. My only problem is, it was virtually full before I even managed to put anything in it. So will have to try and warm it up a little somewhere and start getting rid of it.
You'd have thought the dealer would have been a bit more sensible - saw the car last week and they prepped it during this long cold snap!! Hopefully, it is just a temperature thing. |
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Jan 17th, 2013, 19:15 | #8 |
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Just as a matter of interest, has anyone tried warming up the washing fluid hoses - can they easily seen and maybe use a hairdryer!!
Again, haven't had a chance to have a real look yet - but you guys seem to know all the tricks :-)
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Jan 17th, 2013, 19:33 | #9 |
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I'm over here from the V70 forum but it's a common issue, just posted this FWIW:
Car serviced last week and I was charged for washer fluid but now the cold weather is here the washers froze just below zero! Topped it up with neat additive but not much difference, so while it was unfrozen today I decided to empty the reservoir. Had to do it by squirting it all out through the jets as I didn't want to disturb any pipe connections and by the sounds of it that would be a painful job to do in the cold. It didn't take long, despite the 4.5 litre capacity (if you have headlamp washers the tank capacity is something like 6 or 6.5 litres). I've re-filled it with neat additive so hopefully it won't freeze now. Incidentally, the V70 thread generally dismisses the efficacy of heated nozzles; unless you've got heated pipes and reservoir as well it's kind of pointless! |
Jan 17th, 2013, 19:41 | #10 |
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Good point on the nozzles, let us know how you get on with neat stuff. Thx
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