Windscreen washers not working

1. dezzac Newbie Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 18

   #1 7th February 2013, 22:19

   For a while now both my front and back windscreen washers don't eject any water. I've tried filling it up as normal but nothing comes out.
   
   I can hear the motor (I assume?) but nothing comes out.
   
   I've taken it to a garage and they said it is probably the motor, but I don't want to risk buying this if this is unlikely to be the case.
   
   If anyone can shed any light on this that would be great.
   
   Also if it is the motor, is that the same as buying a new pump, is the motor included in the pump? Not too familiar with washer parts so it may well be a stupid question.
   
   Thanks
2. samaura Newbie Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 9 saxo1.1 desire

   #2 8th February 2013, 07:30

   i have just had the same prob, turned out to be nothing more then blocked pipes....try blowin em thru with compressed air but keep the pressure low cos u could split the pipes, hope this helps

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3. dezzac Newbie Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 18

   #3 8th February 2013, 21:36

   Hi samaura, thanks for your reply!
   
   I'll certainly give this a try first, sounds very logical! Would be nice if it is just that, save a few quid rather than buying new (possibly unnecessary parts)
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 8th February 2013, 21:45

   The motor & pump are integral so are supplied in one unit mate.
5. dezzac Newbie Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 18

   #5 8th February 2013, 21:48

   So if I bought a pump, the motor would come with it? Or are they separable?
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 8th February 2013, 21:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dezzac So if I bought a pump, the motor would come with it? Or are they separable?

   If you buy the pump its a sealed unit with the motor inside,you can`t buy either part on its own mate.

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7. dezzac Newbie Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 18

   #7 8th February 2013, 22:07

   Ah ok thanks for that - a few places I spoke either didn't know if they came together, or were adamant that they didn't come together. That makes things a bit easier, thanks!
8. f13sta Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d

   #8 8th February 2013, 22:07

   Take the bottle out first could just be a blocked filter. And it's not a hard job to do. Buy a pump but don't open it. If it turns out u don't need it then you can allways send it back. If you do saves stripping it down twice

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9. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

   #9 9th February 2013, 10:49

   Get a Pin and poke the washer jets with it, they normally block up there.

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10. dezzac Newbie Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 18

    #10 9th February 2013, 22:51

    Thanks for the replies - I've ordered the pump already but will have a look at the pipes first and see if that's the problem. If so then the pump will be going back for a refund, would be nice to get some money back