rear washers problem

[bigdaddycain]

problem solved. It turned out to be a broken pipe connector on the top of the tailgate. thanks to everyone who gave a sensible, helpful answer.

I've never looked... Is it a similar set-up as i envisage, with a ribbed plastic nozzle coming from the rear of the washer?

In which case, did you have to replace the whole washer nozzle assembly?

[splash2]

I have a similar problem but, I can't find any leaks from the pipe-work. Does the front washer share the same motor/pump as the rear washer? I don't hear a pump running when I operate the rear washer from the steering column stalk. Rear wipers are fine so I know it's not a fuse.

[missfixit70]

don't forget the rear pump is higher in the container than the front pump so the rear will allways stop working first.

[splash2]

Thanks for that - I checked. I have solved the mystery - someone had disconnected the rear washer pump which has thrown up another problem that I probably shouldn't go in to right now.

[bigdaddycain]

someone had disconnected the rear washer pump which has thrown up another problem that I probably shouldn't go in to right now.

Ok....NOW i'm intrigued!

[splash2]

Ok....NOW i'm intrigued!

Sorry to keep you in suspense. Having re-connected the rear washer motor I have a rather impressive flow of water.......down the inside of the windscreen on the passenger side. Now, I'm no Sherlock but, as a newly imported vehicle, one wonders how it passed an MOT in this condition. Hmm. Perhaps it didn't.

[francophile1947]

I don't think rear washers come under the MOT.