water not reaching washer jets

kinga · Mar 13th, 2012, 08:39

Water is just about coming out of the drivers nozzle, but does not reach the passenger nozzle or the headlamp washers.

You can hear the pump & yes, there is water in the bottle!

When you've operated the washers, there is a pool of water collecting under the washer bottle.

Does this sound like the pipe from the washer motor is cracked or hanging off?

If so, how do I get to this - can I reach it by taking the arch liner out, or is it a bumper off job?

Assuming it is a wheel arch liner only (hope fully!), how do I remove this - are there special clips?

Thanks guys.

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 13th, 2012, 10:40

there is sometimes a one way valve along the tube somewhere, suggest disconnect front the nozzles and blow back. Also check nozzles are free, use fine bit of wire to poke through, and blow both ways. Check washer pump is working ok when tube is disconnected.

The Hooded Claw · Mar 13th, 2012, 11:19

If you want to clean out the Bottle & the Tubes properly .... wait until the bottle is about half empty & then drop in two Stredent Tablets (the things you clean false teeth with)

this will get rid of all the gunge & crud thats built up in the bottle & the washer lines ..

I do mine every month .. NEVER get any blockages at all ...

Keith

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 13th, 2012, 11:33

how are your teeth ....

kinga · Mar 13th, 2012, 20:17

tried disconnecting the passenger nozzle - the nozzle did not appear to be blocked up, bew through the tibe and after that the water did start coming out of the passenger washer jet, but it's a bit of a dribble.
Think i will try the steradent tablet trick.

kinga · Mar 19th, 2012, 10:59

OK - tried the steradent trick - gave the washers and good work out, and now the washer motor does not work at all so I reckon the motor must have died!

Can I replace just the motor or do I need to replace the whole washer bottle assembly & how do you remove it - is it a front bumper off job or can I just remove the wheel arch liner (& how do i do that?).

Any help (i.e. an idiots guide) would be useful.

Cheers,
ade

Mar 13th, 2012, 08:39	#1
kinga Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 07:47 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: solihull	water not reaching washer jets Water is just about coming out of the drivers nozzle, but does not reach the passenger nozzle or the headlamp washers. You can hear the pump & yes, there is water in the bottle! When you've operated the washers, there is a pool of water collecting under the washer bottle. Does this sound like the pipe from the washer motor is cracked or hanging off? If so, how do I get to this - can I reach it by taking the arch liner out, or is it a bumper off job? Assuming it is a wheel arch liner only (hope fully!), how do I remove this - are there special clips? Thanks guys.

Mar 13th, 2012, 10:40	#2
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 21:14 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	there is sometimes a one way valve along the tube somewhere, suggest disconnect front the nozzles and blow back. Also check nozzles are free, use fine bit of wire to poke through, and blow both ways. Check washer pump is working ok when tube is disconnected. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Mar 13th, 2012, 11:19	#3
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	If you want to clean out the Bottle & the Tubes properly .... wait until the bottle is about half empty & then drop in two Stredent Tablets (the things you clean false teeth with) this will get rid of all the gunge & crud thats built up in the bottle & the washer lines .. I do mine every month .. NEVER get any blockages at all ... Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Mar 13th, 2012, 11:33	#4
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 21:14 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	how are your teeth .... __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Mar 13th, 2012, 20:17	#5
kinga Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 07:47 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: solihull	tried disconnecting the passenger nozzle - the nozzle did not appear to be blocked up, bew through the tibe and after that the water did start coming out of the passenger washer jet, but it's a bit of a dribble. Think i will try the steradent tablet trick.

Mar 19th, 2012, 10:59	#6
kinga Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 07:47 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: solihull	OK - tried the steradent trick - gave the washers and good work out, and now the washer motor does not work at all so I reckon the motor must have died! Can I replace just the motor or do I need to replace the whole washer bottle assembly & how do you remove it - is it a front bumper off job or can I just remove the wheel arch liner (& how do i do that?). Any help (i.e. an idiots guide) would be useful. Cheers, ade

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