Rear washer leak

[Tony Tenpound]

Hi all,

I have that seemingly ever common problem of a leaking rear window washer on 2004 tdi cupra, I'm guessing it's that the pipe's come loose (Had a polo with same problem). Only issue is removing the interior trim. I've removed the two rematining screws in the handles, but as with all these things have got a bit nervous at yanking at the trim - can anyone help - Are there other screws, or do you just have to suck it up and yank!? P.s. anyone know if a Haynes is ever going to come out?

Cheers...

 

[lc_allan]

Tony welcome to the forum, indeed your issue is a common one and has been covered many times. The search button function on this site is very good and will locate many threads.

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Undo the two screws in the boot handles. Remove the light bulb access covers.
I'd also remove the two boot light clusters by the 3 nuts. With the lights removed this will give you access to some of the boot cover clips. You can prise some out carefully with a screwdriver. Once loose grab the boot cover by the top of the wiper and pull hard but careful not to crack the trim. Should come off easier. While thats off you might want to grease up the boot locking mech. Might as well now it's off and check your washer pipes are connected.
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As for a hynes manual then I think it's on short list of ones to posibly make. There is no guarantee.

 

[Phillc]

The most common place that the pipe comes off is at the join just above the interior boot light, thats were mine came off anyway it will probably made a small pond in the recess behind the wheel arch.

 

[Tony Tenpound]

Cheers guys, I'll give it a go and keep my fingers crossed I don't damage the interior!

 

[wardy]

Leak in motor, pipe still connected!!

Tony, hope you don't mind me adding to the thread ..............

I have the same problem this week, managed to get trim off (that was good fun) but when it was off all the pipes were well secured but the water was coming out the back of the motor :-(. It's coming from the two holes either side of where the pipe comes into the motor (see pic).

Anyone know what the problem is, can be fixed or is it a new motor?

Cheers Steve

 

[wardy]

any thoughts?

 

[GRD]

The brass pipe that runs through the spindle is knackered

It's another VAG design fault, like the waterpump, clutch cylinders etc. etc...

It siezes and shears off!

VAG Parts do a repair kit

 

[wardy]

Thanks, I'll give them a call on Monday.

I've already had a new water pump .................

 

[wardy]

GRD do you know the the part number for the Kit? I've searched and couldn't find it, then spoken to Seat dealer and he couldn't find it either ........

Cheers

 

[GRD]

Go on to the VAG parts ltd website
https://sslrelay.com/s74326199.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn153fe43fdabcf5a/shopdata/index.shopscript
click product overview
click audi
click a3 up to 2003
click exterior
click rear wiper repair kit
click more details and read pdf instructions

hope this helps

 

[wardy]

Just to close out on the thread .......... ordered kit on Tuesday (£30 instead of the £80 quote for a new motor by Seat), arrived today, kit installed 30 mins, motor, wiper and trim back on no clips lost ............ Thanks.

 

[JohnnyFR]

Rear washer leak - how to remove trim panel with light?

Hi people.

I'm having the old washer fluid in boot problem but can't find any info on removing the trim panel the washer fluid is coming from.

After searching I can only find how to remove the trim that's on the actual bootlid itself.

The washer fluid is coming out of the interior boot light, the 12v output plug and a vent on the nearside of the boot.

By looking at it I need to remove the trim panel the interior light is on so how do you remove it?

Thanks in advance

 

[Mobo]

hi
it is about 4 or 5 screws i think and should take around 15-20 mins its just a matter of finding the screws.

 

[JohnnyFR]

I found the obvious two near the light but can't see the others. Will have a proper look in the morning.

Thanks

 

[Mobo]

u will need to remove some of the carpet and take part of the plastic on the side off as far as i can remember

 

[bigrick]

hi mate there are only two screws one in each grab handel then you just have to pull like hell. then you just have to put the hose back on hope this helps. this is to remove the trim that's on the actual bootlid.

 

[JohnnyFR]

Bigrick, it's leaking before it gets to the bootlid itself. The washer fluid is coming out of the interior boot light itself and the 12v socket which is why I need to sort it asap!

Thanks

 

[libiza2007]

You also need to remove the screw behind the rear seats, and then it's just a case of unclipping it.

 

[jonathan_phang]

As above, take the obvious ones out from by the boot light, then put the rear left seat down to find another one. You should then be able to move the piece of trim easily as its not clipped in really, just sits flush with the surrounding pieces. When doing this, I would recommend moving the trim from the rear of the car, with the boot open. That way, when you start to move the trim piece, you can then disconnect the boot light (it only clips in and out, so dead simple), as the lead is very short, then move the piece away further. Guaranteed that there is an L-shaped connector that isnt really connected properly to the water tubes nearby

 

[JohnnyFR]

Cheers guys all sorted this morning. There were three screws and then it just unclipped. It had come loose at the elbow (L) shaped joint so just popped it back together.

No more fluid in the boot and a nice powerful jet again

thanks again!