XC70 Windscreen Washer jet delay

[al dm]

I did put a note on this in the Windscreen Washer Pumps thread, but I think it got lost in there.

Anyway.....on my 2013 XC70 D5, when I activate the front screen wash jets, the left hand one sprays immediately, but the driver's side jet takes about a second longer to spray. They both spray fine once they get going, but I have never seen this kind of delay between the two jets.

Is this normal behaviour? It wasn't on my 2011 XC70.

If it's abnormal, which I suspect, then any ideas as to what could cause this or how to fix it?

[apersson850]

Leakage, perhaps, so it takes longer to fill the hose to one nozzle than the other?

[al dm]

Originally Posted by apersson850

Leakage, perhaps, so it takes longer to fill the hose to one nozzle than the other?

That's what I am thinking too. If it leaks and the tube to the nozzle empties down a bit, it takes longer to fill to the point it can spray.

If it ever stops raining, I will have to take a look and see if I can find a leak.