V70: General - Water leak in the 2008 V70 windscreen washer system

volvomarksman · Jun 25th, 2018, 16:42

I'm new to Volvo - I have a leak in my windscreen washer system somewhere. When I top up the fluid and as long as the car is level there are no traces of leaks. If the car is parked such that the off side (driver side) is lower than the nearside I see fluid dripping away from the offside wheel arch near the bumper to a point where I get a low fluid alert. Any pointers as to where I should start looking? BTW this car has a winter pack installed - I think that just means it has washer jets for front lights

pierremcalpine · Jun 26th, 2018, 20:02

Not sure if this helps you but I had a leak on my system and it turned out that when they replaced my windshield they misrouted the hose that supplies both windshield nozzles and it got pinched by the hood arm on the RHS near the bottom of the windshield. I'm in Canada so the set-up may be mirror image for yours.

Lancee · Jun 27th, 2018, 16:42

Do the washers actually work ? If not check to see if the filter in the top of the the filler neck is blocked. You may think the reservoir is full when actually it is empty.

NazV70 · Jul 1st, 2018, 21:32

Hi
had similar problem.
removed the cover under front bumper.
the pipe that connects to the headlight washer was loose.
re fitted the pipe and problem solved

bobsy852 · Jul 2nd, 2018, 09:13

Can be various issues. I've had a fair bit of trouble with mine.
When i first bought the car my windscreen washer fluid leaked too. This turned out to be due to splits in the plastic cable-tidy-like hoses which supply the headlight washer jets. These hoses are held with cable ties which have been tied too tight causing splits. I replaced the pipes and tied them with insulation tape instead.

Just have to work your way around the system. I'd start by taking off the passenger side wheel and wheel arch (easy job) then you should be able to see the washer bottle and two pumps just behind the front bumper. Just follow the lines from the pumps then

volvomarksman · Jul 13th, 2018, 15:25

Thanks all. I'll start with removing the pasanger side wheel and wheel arch plastic gard and see what I can find. I'm trying to avoid removing the bumper because it looks like too much effort

Jun 25th, 2018, 16:42	#1
volvomarksman New Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2020 13:59 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fareham	Water leak in the 2008 V70 windscreen washer system I'm new to Volvo - I have a leak in my windscreen washer system somewhere. When I top up the fluid and as long as the car is level there are no traces of leaks. If the car is parked such that the off side (driver side) is lower than the nearside I see fluid dripping away from the offside wheel arch near the bumper to a point where I get a low fluid alert. Any pointers as to where I should start looking? BTW this car has a winter pack installed - I think that just means it has washer jets for front lights

Jun 26th, 2018, 20:02	#2
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Not sure if this helps you but I had a leak on my system and it turned out that when they replaced my windshield they misrouted the hose that supplies both windshield nozzles and it got pinched by the hood arm on the RHS near the bottom of the windshield. I'm in Canada so the set-up may be mirror image for yours. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Jul 2nd, 2018, 09:13	#5
bobsy852 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 08:44 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rossendale, Lancashire	Can be various issues. I've had a fair bit of trouble with mine. When i first bought the car my windscreen washer fluid leaked too. This turned out to be due to splits in the plastic cable-tidy-like hoses which supply the headlight washer jets. These hoses are held with cable ties which have been tied too tight causing splits. I replaced the pipes and tied them with insulation tape instead. Just have to work your way around the system. I'd start by taking off the passenger side wheel and wheel arch (easy job) then you should be able to see the washer bottle and two pumps just behind the front bumper. Just follow the lines from the pumps then __________________ 2008 (57 plate) Volvo V70 D5 with Poletsar remap (205) 1996 BMW E36 328i Sport Coupe 2019 VW MK7 e-Golf (full electric) (partners car)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Jun 27th, 2018, 16:42	#3
Lancee Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:05 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Devon	Do the washers actually work ? If not check to see if the filter in the top of the the filler neck is blocked. You may think the reservoir is full when actually it is empty.

Jul 1st, 2018, 21:32	#4
NazV70 New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2024 21:43 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: walsall	Hi had similar problem. removed the cover under front bumper. the pipe that connects to the headlight washer was loose. re fitted the pipe and problem solved

Jul 13th, 2018, 15:25	#6
volvomarksman New Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2020 13:59 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fareham	Thanks all. I'll start with removing the pasanger side wheel and wheel arch plastic gard and see what I can find. I'm trying to avoid removing the bumper because it looks like too much effort

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)