Windscreen Washer ZT CDTi Auto

Stevo · 16th December 2007, 11:36

Seems to have lost all power - only getting a little squirt despite filling up with water - any ideas?

T-Cut · 16th December 2007, 11:43

Probably solid debris in the pipework/spray heads. Over time, bacterial action can lead to floating gunge in the washer reservoir. This gets into the pump and usually ends up on the inside of the little jets on the bonnet. You'll have to clear them using a fine wire, etc. If they prove difficult to clear, you may have to reverse flush them. This means blowing into the jets with the tubing removed from the underside. Requires removal of bonnet liner to access the pipework.

TC

GreyGhost · 16th December 2007, 11:46

The filter in the washer bottle will be clogged.

Easiest way to relieve the problem. Drop the bonnet liner and release the T piece connecting the main washer feed to the to the windscreen feeds. Feed air under pressure down the pipe to blow back gunge in washer bottle filter.

Alternatively remove washer bottle and clear manually.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid030.pdf

16th December 2007, 11:36	#1
Stevo Regular poster MG ZT 135 CDTi + X-Power Grey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Windscreen Washer ZT CDTi Auto Seems to have lost all power - only getting a little squirt despite filling up with water - any ideas?

16th December 2007, 11:43	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Probably solid debris in the pipework/spray heads. Over time, bacterial action can lead to floating gunge in the washer reservoir. This gets into the pump and usually ends up on the inside of the little jets on the bonnet. You'll have to clear them using a fine wire, etc. If they prove difficult to clear, you may have to reverse flush them. This means blowing into the jets with the tubing removed from the underside. Requires removal of bonnet liner to access the pipework. TC

16th December 2007, 11:46	#3
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	The filter in the washer bottle will be clogged. Easiest way to relieve the problem. Drop the bonnet liner and release the T piece connecting the main washer feed to the to the windscreen feeds. Feed air under pressure down the pipe to blow back gunge in washer bottle filter. Alternatively remove washer bottle and clear manually. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid030.pdf