washer not working

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luke t
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washer not working

Post by luke t »

since the bad weather i havnt used my washer for the screen
tried today and nothin, not even a noise
any help?
michael
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Re: washer not working

Post by michael »

luke t wrote:since the bad weather i havnt used my washer for the screen
tried today and nothin, not even a noise
any help?


What's the temp been like where you are?

Is the mix you're using up to the temps?

The washers on one of my cars stayed frozen for a few days recently.

Try refilling the system with warm / hot (not boiling) water with a decent amount of screenwash in.
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Re: washer not working

Post by toxo »

Could be all sorts of things. Usually if the jets are frozen you at least get a noise from the pump. Pump could be frozen. If the washer fluid is too dilute then the fluid itself could be frozen...

I would be taking the driver's front wheel + arch liner off. This affords you access to the tank, pump and pipework.

Edit: At least, that's what I'd be doing after following Michael's advice :thumleft:

Oh and BTW if it is the pump, you can get a replacement from Halfords pretty cheap.
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