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Re: rear washers problem

Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:47 pm
by bigdaddycain
kernowbongo wrote: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? :-k

Re: rear washers problem

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:09 pm
by 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. :? :?

Re: rear washers problem

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:29 pm
by missfixit70
aitch wrote:don't forget the rear pump is higher in the container than the front pump so the rear will allways stop working first.
:D

Re: rear washers problem

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:39 pm
by 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.

Re: rear washers problem

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:40 pm
by bigdaddycain
splash2 wrote: 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! :shock:

Re: rear washers problem

Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:14 pm
by splash2
bigdaddycain wrote:
Ok....NOW i'm intrigued! :shock:
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.

Re: rear washers problem

Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:21 pm
by francophile1947
I don't think rear washers come under the MOT.