Washer fuse blown

[deanz cupra tdi]

Past couple of weeks my windscreen washers have not been working, I just presumed they had frozen up but turns out its been a blown fuse all along

Seat kindly don't leave you any spare fuses

Bigger fuse fitted

 

[adamb87]

the blown fuse is because you have tried using them whilst frozen. so its protecting the pump. if you fit a bigger fuse you will probably damage the pump instead or other damage to hoses at a guess

 

[Fusster]

As above,Its a 7.5 amp fuse for a reason
Why dont you put a nail in it that,ll never blow !
alternativley you could add some screenwash to proctect the washers system fom freezing

 

[Nath.]

As above,Its a 7.5 amp fuse for a reason
Why dont you put a nail in it that,ll never blow !
alternativley you could add some screenwash to proctect the washers system fom freezing

This.

If you don't want a smoked pump motor when the weather goes cold I would but a 7.5 back in there. treat yourself to some screen wash that protects against freezing. Also keep your eye on the headlight washers, if there is 2 inches of snow and ice sat on top of them the fuse is going to blow because the pump motor isn't strong enough to lift that weight. Clean the snow/ice off before you drive the car...........................


BTW, the pump motor is about £65.

 

[deanz cupra tdi]

It had winter screen wash in it. If it burns out the motor it's under warranty so in not bothered

 

[Nath.]

It had winter screen wash in it. If it burns out the motor it's under warranty so in not bothered

If it smokes the motor make sure you put a 7.5 back in there before you make a warranty claim.

Fingers crossed your motor doesn't catch fire.................

 

[Biker]

If it burns out the motor it's under warranty so in not bothered

The potential is there to start melting wiring harnesses, even start a fire! is it really worth it?

 

[Nath.]

Yep, they've probably computer calculated the exact thickness of wire to cope with 7.499amps. Any more and the wiring melts.

It's all done to save weight and cut down costs.

You think I'm joking?

 

[old 'uns]

contrary to what 99% of users of this Forum feel that SEAT's are God's gift..they do burn.
first couple of pics, bypass the Fiat and back to the Leon.
http://www.barryboys.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=31661&start=20

ps I think the original owner got off lightly, usually much harsher

 

[deanz cupra tdi]

It would of got a 7.5 in it but I didn't have any and they don't seem to do them at work.