V60 windscreen washers problem?

v70stu · Mar 30th, 2017, 08:04

I notice my windscreen is covered in a fine haze of scratches where the wipers sweep. I have no way of knowing how the previous owner did or did not look after the windscreen but I notice a possible cause. When pulling the wiper stalk to do a wash wipe, the wipers manage almost a full sweep across the screen before any water comes out of the washer jets. This means a dry sweep and quite possibly leading to scratches.
My previous V50 didn't do this and you could even get water on the screen without a wipe by briefly pulling the stalk. Not so on the V60.
Anyone else's the same? Should there be any non return valves in the washer hoses? I'm thinking of fitting some.

dcw · Mar 30th, 2017, 12:55

It does sound like a non-return valve or something similar.

I can't answer your problem I'm afraid, but I can confirm that on my V60 the water is going everywhere before the wipers get moving!

David

Harvey1512 · Mar 30th, 2017, 13:28

My previous V60 and current CX60 also squirt first. It would be illogical to do otherwise so I assume there is a fault somewhere.

v70stu · Mar 30th, 2017, 22:10

Certainly sounds like a faulty non return valve somewhere.

v70stu · Mar 30th, 2017, 23:13

From reading up on this it seems that the 2-way and 3-way check valves that sit just below each washer nozzle have failed. I will replace these first and see what happens.

NigelDay · Mar 31st, 2017, 08:53

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Originally Posted by v70stu

From reading up on this it seems that the 2-way and 3-way check valves that sit just below each washer nozzle have failed. I will replace these first and see what happens.

Perhaps they have failed because of bugs growing in the reservoir. Might be worth a good clean of the system before you re-assemble.

Mike Arnold · Mar 31st, 2017, 10:40

Almost every Volvo I have had suffered from failing non-return valves. It seems to be a common problem but most owners do not notice it. It could be formation of ice during winter but I don't know.

Just replaced those on my S60 - £17! Ouch!

v70stu · Apr 1st, 2017, 00:30

I've never noticed it and perhaps that's why it has stood out on this car. I'm going to look at the Missus' Renault Captur, too, as that does a full sweep and half a sweep back again before any water gets on to the windscreen.

v70stu · Apr 1st, 2017, 11:57

Changed both valves - barely any different. I did wonder if there was a non return valve further down in the line towards the washer bottle. I also wonder if a software update might be required. Would the wash/wipe settings be variable in Vida?

v70stu · Apr 4th, 2017, 18:00

Hmmmm, may be connected - seem to have washer fluid leaking from below/behind the off side headlamp washer.

Mar 30th, 2017, 08:04	#1
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	V60 windscreen washers problem? I notice my windscreen is covered in a fine haze of scratches where the wipers sweep. I have no way of knowing how the previous owner did or did not look after the windscreen but I notice a possible cause. When pulling the wiper stalk to do a wash wipe, the wipers manage almost a full sweep across the screen before any water comes out of the washer jets. This means a dry sweep and quite possibly leading to scratches. My previous V50 didn't do this and you could even get water on the screen without a wipe by briefly pulling the stalk. Not so on the V60. Anyone else's the same? Should there be any non return valves in the washer hoses? I'm thinking of fitting some. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

Mar 30th, 2017, 12:55	#2
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	It does sound like a non-return valve or something similar. I can't answer your problem I'm afraid, but I can confirm that on my V60 the water is going everywhere before the wipers get moving! David __________________ VOC 400 Series Register Keeper The current fleet: 1997 440 LE, 1996 460 CD, 1994 480 GT and 2007 V50 SE Sport

Mar 30th, 2017, 13:28	#3
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	My previous V60 and current CX60 also squirt first. It would be illogical to do otherwise so I assume there is a fault somewhere. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Mar 30th, 2017, 22:10	#4
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	Certainly sounds like a faulty non return valve somewhere. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

Mar 30th, 2017, 23:13	#5
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	From reading up on this it seems that the 2-way and 3-way check valves that sit just below each washer nozzle have failed. I will replace these first and see what happens. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

Mar 31st, 2017, 10:40	#7
Mike Arnold Master Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 11:47 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stockport, Gtr Manchester View Photos By: Mike Arnold	Almost every Volvo I have had suffered from failing non-return valves. It seems to be a common problem but most owners do not notice it. It could be formation of ice during winter but I don't know. Just replaced those on my S60 - £17! Ouch! __________________ Mike Arnold. 1966 122S

Apr 1st, 2017, 00:30	#8
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	I've never noticed it and perhaps that's why it has stood out on this car. I'm going to look at the Missus' Renault Captur, too, as that does a full sweep and half a sweep back again before any water gets on to the windscreen. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

Apr 1st, 2017, 11:57	#9
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	Changed both valves - barely any different. I did wonder if there was a non return valve further down in the line towards the washer bottle. I also wonder if a software update might be required. Would the wash/wipe settings be variable in Vida? __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

Apr 4th, 2017, 18:00	#10
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	Hmmmm, may be connected - seem to have washer fluid leaking from below/behind the off side headlamp washer. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

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