Washers not working

[Noel<>leoN]

Hopefully someone might be able to suggest something else I can try here!

My front windscreen washers (both nozzles) have stopped working properly. When I pull the lever to get them to spray I get a tiny trickle out of the left one, and a couple of jets out of the right one, but they both used to produce a big spray of washer fluid.

I can't see anything stuck in the nozzles, and it seems a bit odd they'd both get clogged at the same time. I've had a poke at the nozzle anyway and it hasn't helped.

Any idea what could be going wrong?

I've definitely not run out of washer fluid, I only topped it up with concentrate recently when the weather got colder. The rear windscreen washes fine and the wipers (front and back) all work fine.

Is there a separate pump for front and back washers?

The nozzles are actually part of the bonnet, and the only tube I can see going into the bonnet (when open) is on the driver's side. Doesn't seem to be leaking.

I'm kind of out of ideas what else to look at, so suggestions welcome.

Otherwise I guess its off to the garage.......

 

[Nath.]

Low fluid (you can probably rule this out because the rear one works.

Kinked hose?

Blockage?

Leak?

faulty check valve? The one way valve that stops the fluid in the pipes dribbling back to the tank. (should look like a bulbus bit somewhere along the tube about the size of a cherry.>>>>>>>http://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/la...on-return-valve-screen-wash-system-90110.html or>>>>>>>http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mvyk2rFbcO8GZn4tT5iZK2g.jpg

that's about it really because the pump is obviously running.

 

[andycupra]

blockage in pipework? / debris in tank?

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

If the bonnet isnt closed properly (or perhaps if the catch sensor is faulty) the Washer jets won't work

I didn't realise my bonnet wasn't closed propperly recently and spent a while checking fuses etc lol

 

[tony323ci]

If the bonnet isnt closed properly (or perhaps if the catch sensor is faulty) the Washer jets won't work

I didn't realise my bonnet wasn't closed properly recently and spent a while checking fuses etc lol

amazing so they put in a sensor to prevent them operating if your bonnet is not shut but to f**king idle to put a low level warning lamp in the dashboard

sorry the above doesn't help the OP but that's covered in other posts

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Mine has a washer fluid low warning lamp?

 

[Nath.]

^^^^^So does mine but that's because mine has OEM xenons. The low fluid sensor isn't fitted to all models, it's dependant on the spec.

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Ah. That's right

 

[tony323ci]

yep no xenons on mine so no low level sensor one thing that irritates me I mean it would probably only cost them 20p to fit in the factory and this is the first car I have had in 20 years without one

 

[Nath.]

Some people without xenons have the sensor, I think it's Dependant on the convenience pack.

 

[tony323ci]

well running out of washer fluid 100 miles from home on the motorway is pretty inconvenient I now carry some spare in the boot

 

[GrahamFR]

Is it something that can be vcds enabled Tony? And is the OP sure there not just frozen lol?

 

[tony323ci]

Is it something that can be vcds enabled Tony? And is the OP sure there not just frozen lol?

No idea if it can be enabled with VCD if it was that easy surely Seat would do that

As for frozen mine were last week took 4 hours driving before they worked again maybe the fluid was a bit weak I believe washer fluid has a level of anti-freeze agent in it

 

[Noel<>leoN]

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!

 

[Nath.]

Is it something that can be vcds enabled Tony? And is the OP sure there not just frozen lol?

Nope, you need a washer bottle with ha hole in it, a sensor in the hole, wiring and then VCDS to enable it too.

 

[Aok82]

I had the same problem. The hose that runs to the nozzles has a few points where it can be unplugged/disconnect. check those, mine had a loose fit and it dripped all the fluid out.
Open the bonnet and look on the far side of the engine and you´ll fine a little black hose that goes to the nozzles.

 

[martin j.]

Is the washer aim adjustable? it's too dark outside at the moment to check, the spray pattern on mine seems rather low.

 

[Nath.]

^^^^^Yes, up and down but not left and right. IIRC.

 

[Mandu]

I need some help..
I did not use wipers a couple of weeks because it was about 15-25 degrees below zero. Now that the weather is condensed, the liquid is no longer coming in to the windscreen. The pump is working and the fuse is OK. Similarly, the rear window, no liquid. Headlights becomes liquid. The car is sure to melt in between, so I do not think that any of the pipe blocked icing is all about.

Where do I start? Could it be that the above-mentioned one-way valve? Where is it located?

As I recall, the last 1M model headlights and glasses were different pumps. So, the problem is somewhere between the pump and nozzles?

The car is left-hand drive Seat Leon Cupra 2008.

My English is not the best, but I hope you understand.

 

[Jeric Daniel]

See this about whashers https://landroverforums.com/forum/lr3-28/lr-three-windshield-washer-not-working-82588/


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