Rear Screen Wash electrical problem

Pete H · Post by **Pete H** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:51 pm

When I twist the stick the rear wiper goes but no water comes out. I have tried this with the bonnet open and there is no motor noise so I guess the motor is duff or there's a bad connection.
I can't actually see the pump because the second battery is in the way. Has anyone got any experience of fixing this problem?

Steve L · Post by **Steve L** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:09 pm

I had my washer bottle out yesterday for a different problem. I have submitted a post on how I got it out. See 'smelly washer bottle'.

NeilT · Post by **NeilT** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:09 pm

when you do the first "twist" it turns on the rear wiper

, but then do another twist and hold, then i do a quick boogie and all is well with the world

flippa · Post by **flippa** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:54 pm

my rear washer works but my wiper has packed up

so i don't use it anymore

Tony1966 · Post by **Tony1966** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:02 pm

I have a similar problem on the Bongo i bought 2 weeks ago.
My rear wiper works, and i can hear the pump when i try to squirt water, but nothing comes out.
I'll get round to having a look at it one day

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:17 pm

Several solutions/probs spring to mind

1. If you operate the switch and you can hear the washer motor then this would indicate a broken pipe between the washwer moter on the back screen outlet...symtoms+ damp ceiling..water being pumped into ceiling cavity.

2. Operate the switch..nowt comes out if nozzle...dry ceiling = nozzle blocked or pipe disconnected at motor.

3.
No motor sound...motor broke or fuse gone.
Remedy ... check/replace fuse then replace motor (on back of washer bottle.)...any washer pump will do...just tape it into place.

good luck

H

Pete H · Post by **Pete H** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:38 pm

Looks like I have a job to do on Saturday morning. Battery out, battery tray out and tray support out and then I can get to it.
Thanks for your help. I think if its knackered I will fit a standard one from the local car shop.
Cheers
Pete