V70 - Another Windscreen Washer Issue!

JNMann · Nov 26th, 2017, 17:06

I found a number of threads concerning washer issues but mine is slightly different.

Car is 2005 V70 D5, facelift.

I replaced the pump a year or so back, for a while it was ok but then a strange thing happened, the jets seemed to get confused, back screen washed when front should wash and vice versa. It settled down and only did this occasionally so I didn't worry.

Couple of weeks back the front jets packed up completely, rear was ok. I thought it was just low on water or maybe jets blocked so refilled. Nothing.

I put my hand under the bumper and checked for loose wires etc. nothing, but front washers started working again albeit a little weak. I checked the back washer, fine. Now the fronts no longer work again!

Today I stripped the bumper and removed the washer motor. All seems ok and the motor makes the right noise when activated in both directions. I put everything back together and now nothing works!

Only slight issue I found was the mesh on the rubber seal is damaged so could let grunge through. I'm now thinking it may be blocked lines, what's the best way to check, use an air line maybe?

I've ordered another motor just in case but as this appears to be working fine I doubt that's the issue. Could be loose/bad connection maybe?

I'd appreciate any advice anyone can offer please.

D5244T · Nov 26th, 2017, 18:17

Did you check & clean the filter in the washer bottle?
Also did you use a genuine washer motor or an aftermarket one?

JNMann · Nov 26th, 2017, 18:56

The little black seal? Yes but it's ripped slightly.

I believe this was original part, replacement I've ordered won't be.

JNMann · Apr 22nd, 2018, 18:13

Taken a while to get back to this ;-)

Bumper off today for repaint so took the opportunity to change the washer motor.

Still getting not water whatsoever, front or back. Motor appears to be working fine but no water at all!

Anyone advice what may be going wrong here please?

Dippydog · Apr 22nd, 2018, 19:06

If you remove the pipe from the motor to the washers-at the motor if you see what I mean-and operate the washers does it squirt water?this would show whether pump is actually pumping so you could then check for blockages in the pipe.A thought has just occurred to me,when you operate the washers do the wipers work for a few sweeps as they should?

JNMann · Apr 22nd, 2018, 19:31

Yes the wipers move as usual. I haven't seen any water come out of the pump once the pipe removed, thought this would indicate that the pump was faulty but I haver 2 here now so would seem strange.

JNMann · Jun 16th, 2018, 13:41

OK, bumpers been resprayed and wanting the back together :-)

Still no washer jets, however. I thought it may be wiring so whilst trying everything I could think of, I removed the rear wiper pipe and the front is working! Tried this several times and as soon as I reconnect the rear, everything stops.

So, its a new pump and appears to be working but could still be faulty? There's a short section of pipe connected to the pump in-line and then. the main pipe to the rear, some sort of valve? Could be this I guess?

Appreciate any advice, thank you.

mrfixer · Jun 16th, 2018, 21:48

I took my front bumper off a couple of weeks ago to remove front wing whilst I had this removed I thought I would see why my front washers weren't working pump okay so cleaned washer jets on the headlight arms still very poor took pipes off blew through with airline now working perfectly I think the return valve was stuck shut just needed a shock

JNMann · Jun 24th, 2018, 15:39

Put a new valve in line and it made no difference. Removed the valve completely and for a minute I had front and back spraying! ...and then they both stopped!

So, I'm at the same position, connect front only and front works fine. Connect rear in an capacity and front stops working.

Something's happening when I connect the rear and I'm wondering if it could be linked to the rear washer motor in some way. Otherwise, could it possibly still be the pump? Worth trying another new one I guess...infuriating!

JNMann · Jul 12th, 2018, 20:41

Going to try another motor and wondered if someone can confirm exact part number for my car please?

The part that came off is 1S71-17K624 FD, I've seen others ending in FE on eBay but not sure if these are different?

Just wondering if there are very slight differences that may be causing this issue.

I also saw an exploded view of the whole area somewhere, anyone link me to that again please?

Nov 26th, 2017, 17:06	#1
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	V70 - Another Windscreen Washer Issue! I found a number of threads concerning washer issues but mine is slightly different. Car is 2005 V70 D5, facelift. I replaced the pump a year or so back, for a while it was ok but then a strange thing happened, the jets seemed to get confused, back screen washed when front should wash and vice versa. It settled down and only did this occasionally so I didn't worry. Couple of weeks back the front jets packed up completely, rear was ok. I thought it was just low on water or maybe jets blocked so refilled. Nothing. I put my hand under the bumper and checked for loose wires etc. nothing, but front washers started working again albeit a little weak. I checked the back washer, fine. Now the fronts no longer work again! Today I stripped the bumper and removed the washer motor. All seems ok and the motor makes the right noise when activated in both directions. I put everything back together and now nothing works! Only slight issue I found was the mesh on the rubber seal is damaged so could let grunge through. I'm now thinking it may be blocked lines, what's the best way to check, use an air line maybe? I've ordered another motor just in case but as this appears to be working fine I doubt that's the issue. Could be loose/bad connection maybe? I'd appreciate any advice anyone can offer please. __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163 Last edited by JNMann; Nov 26th, 2017 at 17:08.

Nov 26th, 2017, 18:56	#3
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	The little black seal? Yes but it's ripped slightly. I believe this was original part, replacement I've ordered won't be. __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Apr 22nd, 2018, 18:13	#4
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Taken a while to get back to this ;-) Bumper off today for repaint so took the opportunity to change the washer motor. Still getting not water whatsoever, front or back. Motor appears to be working fine but no water at all! Anyone advice what may be going wrong here please? __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Apr 22nd, 2018, 19:31	#6
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Yes the wipers move as usual. I haven't seen any water come out of the pump once the pipe removed, thought this would indicate that the pump was faulty but I haver 2 here now so would seem strange. __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Jun 16th, 2018, 13:41	#7
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	OK, bumpers been resprayed and wanting the back together :-) Still no washer jets, however. I thought it may be wiring so whilst trying everything I could think of, I removed the rear wiper pipe and the front is working! Tried this several times and as soon as I reconnect the rear, everything stops. So, its a new pump and appears to be working but could still be faulty? There's a short section of pipe connected to the pump in-line and then. the main pipe to the rear, some sort of valve? Could be this I guess? Appreciate any advice, thank you. __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Nov 26th, 2017, 18:17	#2
D5244T Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2022 16:06 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: High Peak/Derbyshire	Did you check & clean the filter in the washer bottle? Also did you use a genuine washer motor or an aftermarket one?

Apr 22nd, 2018, 19:06	#5
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:11 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	If you remove the pipe from the motor to the washers-at the motor if you see what I mean-and operate the washers does it squirt water?this would show whether pump is actually pumping so you could then check for blockages in the pipe.A thought has just occurred to me,when you operate the washers do the wipers work for a few sweeps as they should?

Jun 16th, 2018, 21:48	#8
mrfixer Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 13:54 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Livingston	I took my front bumper off a couple of weeks ago to remove front wing whilst I had this removed I thought I would see why my front washers weren't working pump okay so cleaned washer jets on the headlight arms still very poor took pipes off blew through with airline now working perfectly I think the return valve was stuck shut just needed a shock

Jun 24th, 2018, 15:39	#9
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Put a new valve in line and it made no difference. Removed the valve completely and for a minute I had front and back spraying! ...and then they both stopped! So, I'm at the same position, connect front only and front works fine. Connect rear in an capacity and front stops working. Something's happening when I connect the rear and I'm wondering if it could be linked to the rear washer motor in some way. Otherwise, could it possibly still be the pump? Worth trying another new one I guess...infuriating! __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Jul 12th, 2018, 20:41	#10
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Going to try another motor and wondered if someone can confirm exact part number for my car please? The part that came off is 1S71-17K624 FD, I've seen others ending in FE on eBay but not sure if these are different? Just wondering if there are very slight differences that may be causing this issue. I also saw an exploded view of the whole area somewhere, anyone link me to that again please? __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163 Last edited by JNMann; Jul 12th, 2018 at 20:54.

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