Rear window squirter...

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Rear window squirter...

Post by Sluggy » Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:55 am

Hi guys :)

my back squirter aint working but the wiper is, does this mean that its not a fuse problem?
I have checked the hole and there's no obstruction and there is no sound like it's trying to squirt. I am thinking it may be the pump? any ideas?
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Re: Rear window squirter...

Post by francophile1947 » Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:02 pm

Is bottle full? Rear washer outlet is higher than the front, so it sometimes doesn't work whilst the front does. Both pumps are on the washer bottle at the front.
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Re: Rear window squirter...

Post by mikeonb4c » Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:20 pm

This has been covered before - have a search. Trying to remember but did it end up being no more than a detached pipe/tubing?
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Re: Rear window squirter...

Post by Alison01326 » Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:24 pm

francophile1947 wrote:Is bottle full? Rear washer outlet is higher than the front, so it sometimes doesn't work whilst the front does. Both pumps are on the washer bottle at the front.
Hmmm, that's how I know when it's time to fill up again :oops: :oops: :oops: Seriously, in recent conditions I was using masses more washer fluid than I normally use between visual checks.
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Re: Rear window squirter...

Post by You've Been Bongod » Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:47 pm

mine was the same changed the pump on washer bottle now working :wink:
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Re: Rear window squirter...

Post by jaylee » Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:35 am

I'll throw another idea in the mix...!! A split or disconnected hose?? There maybe washer fluid running down the tailgate recess or roof lining..? Start by testing the power supply to the pump!
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Re: Rear window squirter...

Post by Sluggy » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:42 pm

You've Been Bongod wrote:mine was the same changed the pump on washer bottle now working :wink:
hmmm... where did you get a spare pump from then or is there equivalents that will work?
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Re: Rear window squirter...

Post by gmaczbongo » Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:00 pm

Put rear hose on front pump and press front washer.
This will test everything from pump onwards.
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Re: Rear window squirter...

Post by You've Been Bongod » Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:11 pm

Sluggy wrote:
You've Been Bongod wrote:mine was the same changed the pump on washer bottle now working :wink:
hmmm... where did you get a spare pump from then or is there equivalents that will work?

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Re: Rear window squirter...

Post by dblake » Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:37 pm

How odd - I was going to post exactly the same question tonight!
Already checked the water level so know it's something needing a bit more investigation - thanks for the tip about swapping the front rear pipes over - will rule out a few things!
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