Non of my Washers not working

[Chris V6]

Can anyone help

Non of my washers work, head light, windscreen front or back. I can hear the motor working, so I assume that’s ok, and there is water in the bottle.

Just thought it was worth an ask before I started pulling it apart.

Thanks

 

[imprezaworks]

Blocked pipe I would assume.

 

[Stay Puft]

Same issue!

 

[JamesBryan]

Probably the pump, there's a seal inside that swells over time and they leak internally so the impeller can't produce the pressure needed to pump the fluid.

 

[STEVE.M]

"None of my Washers not working" is basically saying they are all functioning.

 

[Chris V6]

Good point I will have another go

None of my washers are working

But sounds like I need a new pump, they have not been used for about 3 years as it’s a summer toy, but will check the the tubes first

Thanks

 

[STEVE.M]

Probably the pump, there's a seal inside that swells over time and they leak internally so the impeller can't produce the pressure needed to pump the fluid.

My bladder has an internal leak.

The piston can swell, and remain seized at one end, but liquid will emerge somewhere unless the pipes or jets are blocked.

 

[White16valver]

"None of my Washers not working" is basically saying they are all functioning.

Dammit, beaten to the pedantry.

 

[Stay Puft]

Quite difficult to change the pump?? Wipers have to come off don't they?

 

[JamesBryan]

Quite difficult to change the pump?? Wipers have to come off don't they?

Yeah they do.

Can't remember if the wiper linkage has to come out to get the bottle out. Was ages ago when I did mine last.

 

[Amos91]

Yeah they do.

Can't remember if the wiper linkage has to come out to get the bottle out. Was ages ago when I did mine last.

Wiper linkage needs to be removed, its a doddle though, only three bolts. Just have to remember the locating dowel on the bulkhead on re-installation!

As @STEVE.M mentions, often its the valve that sticks and causes these issues. I went one step further than normal for the headlight washers and removed the valve completely. Although they now get a double spray its one less thing to worry about.

Also most of the aftermarket pumps are pretty s**t. Best to trim down the rubber seal and keep the original.