Loss of pressure on washer jets

[guyb]

Anyone experienced only one side of the washer jets losing power?

The driver side is fine but the offside is dribbling.

Have taken the scuttle off to see if there is any blockage but there doesn't appear to have made a difference.

Any suggestions are welcome!

Thanks

PS the car is a 55 TDI with 138k on it. So wear and tear is expected!

 

[Seat racer]

does sound like a blockage or frozen pipe? or maybe a split in the hose.

 

[guyb]

That would have been my thoughts but having taken off the scuttle, removing the connecting pipe work and then testing with no washers I can rule out a blockage in that part. It's not frozen as it has been mild for a couple of days.

I ran through the pipework from scuttle to washer bottle and nothing obvious.

Could it be that the pump has just gotten old and less efficient?

 

[Noel<>leoN]

I just posted about the exact same problem- must have both been writing at the same time!

Mine's an 06 plate so similar age. Just stopped working abruptly- but in the exact way yours has. Left side tiny dribble, right side quite a powerful jet, but not the spray it used to be.

 

[Seat racer]

its gotta be the pump then bud, seeing as you have done all other checks etc . hope you get it fixed

 

[Nath.]

As said in the other thread, could be a faulty check valve.

 

[rllmuk]

I had this and they replaced the washer jet on the near side under warranty. Been fine since.

 

[guyb]

Thanks for the replies - will buy a new pump, washer jet and return valve and report which one worked!

 

[Noel<>leoN]

In case it helps anyone, I've just put this update on my similar thread:

"Quick update: stuck a pin in the gap and wiggled it around a bit, scraped side to side etc.Seems to have pretty much resolved it- drivers side good as new, passenger side produces a good jet, just not a mist. Cleans the windscreen though, that's all that matters!"

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=369614