[VR] wiper washers not working

[nathanVY]

I've unblocked the washers on the bonnet and all the tubing, the motor is working from what I can tell (I can hear it).

I tried disconnecting the pipe before it splits off and goes to the washers, water won't come out there either so the problem is somewhere along that tube that leads back to the water container or somewhere in the water container underneath the air filter.

what should I check? I'm sick of my windscreen being filthy! lol

 

[James39]

I say replace the pump, even though you can hear it, it can still be faulty.

 

[nathanVY]

can't really be anything else can it? are there any tutorials on here for how to do that?

 

[88GreenVN]

Take the washer bottle all the way out. take the tube off (that goes to the bonnet)

Connect power and see if the motor squirts water. If so - unblock tubes.

See if you can blow through the tubes. If so, check the wiper switch/wires.

 

[VS_Pete]

Try this.
go down to petrol station.
connect up type gauge to tube going to bonnet blow out.

 

[seraphic06]

Remove the pump from the reservoir and clean the black rubber filter that fits over the inlet.

 

[nathanVY]

ok how to do I remove the pump/reservoir? jack the car up?

 

[seraphic06]

ok how to do I remove the pump/reservoir? jack the car up?

It is located in front of the front left hand wheel. No need to jack your car up. Get your socket set out, remove a couple of bolts, disconnect the water lines and prepare to get wet.

 

[nathanVY]

ok see how I go on saturday. wreckers fine for a pump if needed?

 

[seraphic06]

ok see how I go on saturday. wreckers fine for a pump if needed?

Shouldn't pose a problem - just get one suited to your car. The pump in a sedan is different from that of those in a wagon (it has an extra water line for the tailgate).