General: - Fill windscreen washer

Blitzp · Nov 18th, 2012, 11:18

Hi guys,

having trouble getting the fill washer message to go away. when im filling up the washer tank it doesnt seem to be taking much water to fill.

any suggestions?

thanks.

strbryan · Nov 18th, 2012, 11:30

Level sensor could be faulty..

Clan · Nov 18th, 2012, 11:42

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Originally Posted by Blitzp

Hi guys,

having trouble getting the fill washer message to go away. when im filling up the washer tank it doesnt seem to be taking much water to fill.

any suggestions?

thanks.

The filter where the filler tube meets the water tank could be blocked , does the filler tube readily overflow when you fill the bottle? It should take the full flow of a watering can ..

Blitzp · Nov 18th, 2012, 12:30

yip its defo overflowing quickly. is it a case of taking the hose off, or shoving a brush down it? or could i just use mr muscle sink and plughole unblocker? :P

Clan · Nov 18th, 2012, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Blitzp

yip its defo overflowing quickly. is it a case of taking the hose off, or shoving a brush down it? or could i just use mr muscle sink and plughole unblocker? :P

It is fairly easy to remove the filler tube and see the white plastic filter mesh below , you can clean it out ..

Simon Jones · Nov 22nd, 2012, 22:28

Same thing happened to me. The plastic gauze gets gunged up with green slime and goo from the washer fluid. It's one or two Torx bolts to undo the filler neck to expose the filter.

Georgeandkira · Nov 23rd, 2012, 14:51

Hello, There really should be an instruction to run windshield washers frequently to keep them clear-all cars, all years. Kira

Clan · Nov 23rd, 2012, 15:07

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Originally Posted by Georgeandkira

Hello, There really should be an instruction to run windshield washers frequently to keep them clear-all cars, all years. Kira

There isnt a problem if volvo wash fluid is used , it contains a bacteria prevention agent .. some of these unkown origin wash fluids actualy turn the fluid to a kind of green jelly over time.. legionaires disease is around in wash bottles too .

Blitzp · Nov 26th, 2012, 23:55

got it cleared was just gunged up. only recently got the vehicle so just trying to sort it out. plus the screen wash takes a beating since the M8 always seems to have my windscreen covered.

Nov 18th, 2012, 11:18	#1
Blitzp Junior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 09:41 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Paisley	Fill windscreen washer Hi guys, having trouble getting the fill washer message to go away. when im filling up the washer tank it doesnt seem to be taking much water to fill. any suggestions? thanks.

Nov 23rd, 2012, 14:51	#7
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Clogage prevention Hello, There really should be an instruction to run windshield washers frequently to keep them clear-all cars, all years. Kira

Nov 18th, 2012, 11:30	#2
strbryan I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 18:20 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coppull View Photos By: strbryan	Level sensor could be faulty..

Nov 18th, 2012, 12:30	#4
Blitzp Junior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 09:41 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Paisley	yip its defo overflowing quickly. is it a case of taking the hose off, or shoving a brush down it? or could i just use mr muscle sink and plughole unblocker? :P

Nov 22nd, 2012, 22:28	#6
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Same thing happened to me. The plastic gauze gets gunged up with green slime and goo from the washer fluid. It's one or two Torx bolts to undo the filler neck to expose the filter.

Nov 26th, 2012, 23:55	#9
Blitzp Junior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 09:41 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Paisley	got it cleared was just gunged up. only recently got the vehicle so just trying to sort it out. plus the screen wash takes a beating since the M8 always seems to have my windscreen covered.

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