Washer jets mystery
I have a tourer with erratic washer jets. The rear is fine and has a strong jet but the bonnet washers are typically feeble though occasionally flip to full power. I’m assuming a blockage somewhere but where’s the best place to track it down?
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The filter at the bottom of the bottle:cool: Just remove it and give it a good clean;)
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No need to remove the tank, just the front wheel. Peel back the liner and pull off the filter. Or, take the nozzles off and give them a good clean.
Alternatively, fit Ford Focus washer jets, much better:cool: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...&postcount=200 |
water jet mystery
hi andy, had similar problems with my saloon, turned out to be the T piece between the jets under the bonnet. poss non return valve issue or just drawing in air. john ,
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If you detach the supply tubing to the under-bonnet T-piece, you can test everything from there back. Get an assistant to operate the washers while you watch the tube. If you get a faceful of screenwash, the problem is from the T-piece forwards. Maybe the washer jets are bunged up?
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Thanks for the tips everyone. Investigations confirm a problem with the t-piece. I will now try and fix it, but if unsuccessful can anyone recommend a replacement part? I will also need new underbonnet insulation fixings. Damn those clumsy fingers!
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I had (and still have to an extent) the same problem, I fixed it briefly by removing the supply pipe to the t piece and working the washers, the stuff that came out smelt foul.
When I filled the bottle with very hot water it bubbled up like a swamp, worked ok for a while though. I'm thinking it's poor quality screenwash breaking down into jelly, my fix is going to be to drain it again, leave a bottle of white vinegar soaking in there for half a day or so, flush with boiling water then refill with quality screenwash. |
Eventually found time to disassemble the t-piece and have a look. No dirt or jelly-like substances so reassembled and tested and working fine now. My theory is the return valve was sticking and is now freed up. With MOT tomorrow I have fingers crossed it stays that way. Thanks everyone for the helpful comments.
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