washer jets stopped working

6th June 2011, 14:31

wheni pull the trigger by the steering wheel there is no water coming out on the windscreen nor the boot. sounds like the motor has gone. anyone else had this problem?

6th June 2011, 14:43

Check under the bonnet whilst a mate presses washers. If there's no noise it's motor or check the fuse

If it does it's probably just blocked n needs cleaning

6th June 2011, 15:06

Is there water in the bottle?
Then check fuses to start with!

18th June 2011, 10:27

yeah there is water in the bottle

there is no noise coming from the motor so its either the fuse or the motor itself.

had a look at the fuse box but daft question which fuse is it for the washer motor?!

18th June 2011, 10:36

There you go mate most FAQ`s are covered in the stickies http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...025#post875025

Steve.

18th June 2011, 10:39

if your wipers work and your pump doesn't, then it's your pump.

1st July 2011, 04:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickVTR

Check under the bonnet whilst a mate presses washers. If there's no noise it's motor or check the fuse

If it does it's probably just blocked n needs cleaning

Sorry to hyjack the thread.

I kind of have the same issue but i can hear the motor going when i press for washers but nothing is coming through, took the pipe off the top end where it goes into the jets and nothings coming out so im thinking blockage....

My question really is how do i "check for blockages and give it a clean apart from what i have alerady done"?

1st July 2011, 06:51

Mine went other day, first I checked fuses. If you look in your logbook/manual it's in there. If that's fine then. Pop the bonet and on the bonnet closest to the windscreen you will see a rubber pull that back till you find a black pipe pull it off the connector and blow through it. Check to see if it works, if not pump is gone.

1st July 2011, 20:55

ok, tried blowing from the bonnet end but no joy, i tried getting under the car to get at the motor itself but my screwdriver was too big - going to have another go at it tomorrow.

I mean logically is it right in saying that if you can hear the motor going when you press the stick then the motor itself should be working ok? In my head it dont really sound like "an electrical issue" though i want to get to the pipe at the motor end and try again and see if anything spills out onto the floor - that is unless if i disconnect the rubber tube from the motor end its going to just stream out anyway?

Sorry, lots of questions - this is all new to me and just trying to get my head around stuff - how much would it cost for a new motor anyway?

1st July 2011, 20:58

I have the same issue, however only one of the two sprays water.

27th November 2011, 14:56

i just changed the motor and it still not working. im thinking the only other option is a garage to test to see if there a break in the circuiti suppose

28th November 2011, 09:18

It could be the stalk at fault. If u have checked the fuse and changed the pump.

28th November 2011, 10:48

talk about a

when you pull your stalk do you hear a noise?
checked the fuse?

28th November 2011, 20:39

iv not checked the fuse yet as i was told if the wiper blades are working okay then the fuse is okay?
do you think it could be the stalk as i have just replaced the indicator stalk half due to it randomly working.

28th November 2011, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by krisdiamond91

iv not checked the fuse yet as i was told if the wiper blades are working okay then the fuse is okay?
do you think it could be the stalk as i have just replaced the indicator stalk half due to it randomly working.

if it worked before the stalk change and now it no longer works, then most likely.... a cheapo used stalk? or maybe just wiring isnt right..

28th November 2011, 21:46

the washer hasnt worked since i bought the car a few weeks ago. like i said i changed the pump for a new one so its not that. everything else seems to be working on the stalk just not getting anything when i pull back on it to get water. no sound from the pump. i only changed the indicator stalk not the wipers. i got the wiper stalk as well so thats gonna have to be my next try. i hope its not wiring, thats gonna be a real pain in the ass to trace.

28th November 2011, 22:56

Try squirting some contact cleaner into the switch gear...it worked when my wipers packed in, could save you time and effort.

4th December 2011, 22:53

okay so i managed to get the wheel arch cover off today to get a proper look at the wires and bottle and motor. it would seem that someone has had a go at this before and managed to snap the connector so it wont click onto the washer bottle motor. soon as the engine starts it vibrates off. so with one hand on the stalk and the other on the connector holding it down, i finally got water out of the jets. problem solved

5th December 2011, 20:52

Iv got the same issue

5th December 2011, 23:02

i managed to cable tie around the plug then use another couple of cable ties to wrap around the pump pulling the plug and pump together. its not a permanent solution but it works for now.

6th December 2011, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by iTagen

Iv got the same issue

When you pull your stalk to put the washers on, do you hear a noise? like a humming noise?