Windscreen washer pump buzzing but not working

[si_hartlepool]

Hi,

My front and rear windscreen washers have stopped working and it's nearly MOT time.

The pump still sounds like it's working but there is no water coming out of the front or rear; not even a dribble. The headlamp washers still work.

I've read about blocked pipes. How do i check if they're blocked?

Any help would be appreciated as i'm hoping to have it tested in the next 2 weeks.

Cheers,

Simon

 

[daveypower]

Open the bonnet pop of the pipes leading to the bonnet washers, check to see if water is getting through then, if not, you will have the take out the wiper motor to get at the window washer bottle, and inspect the pump, there should be 2 small pumps, check to see if its blocked or faulty, simples

 

[si_hartlepool]

Thanks Davey...i'll have a look tonight and report back

 

[si_hartlepool]

I've checked the pipes for blockages and they're clear. Looks like a new pump job

What pump do i need?

 

[fil_b]

I've checked the pipes for blockages and they're clear. Looks like a new pump job

What pump do i need?

when i had the issue - they was not cheap and i needed to go to the stealers

 

[obcuz]

The ones usually listed for the Clio II are not correct for the 182, they have bottom entry and wrong connector.

OEM will cost you £20+

You need this one and it's a good price - as fitted to the Megane 2, note the square connector and side entry.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWIN-OUTL...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a676a16c0

 

[si_hartlepool]

The ones usually listed for the Clio II are not correct for the 182, they have bottom entry and wrong connector.

OEM will cost you £20+

You need this one and it's a good price - as fitted to the Megane 2, note the square connector and side entry.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWIN-OUTL...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a676a16c0

Thanks...i've managed to source one from a mate

 

[si_hartlepool]

Pump changed and it's working fine now.

 

[KevF182]

Pump changed and it's working fine now.

probably too late now...
There is a common solution (may be useful for others anyway) that may or may not be your problem. When the pump is spinning but ther'es no pressure its usually because the rubber piece that makes up part of the valve has expanded and no longer "throws" when pressurised/unpressurised. The solution is easy, take the pump apart and shave off a sliver of the small rubber cylinder (take off about 1mm) to bring it back to the correct thickness.

 

[si_hartlepool]

Oh well...cheers though.

 

[cliokid182]

The ones usually listed for the Clio II are not correct for the 182, they have bottom entry and wrong connector.

OEM will cost you £20+

You need this one and it's a good price - as fitted to the Megane 2, note the square connector and side entry.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWIN-OUTL...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a676a16c0

:O i just paid £15 for the same part

 

[slob]

probably too late now...
There is a common solution (may be useful for others anyway) that may or may not be your problem. When the pump is spinning but ther'es no pressure its usually because the rubber piece that makes up part of the valve has expanded and no longer "throws" when pressurised/unpressurised. The solution is easy, take the pump apart and shave off a sliver of the small rubber cylinder (take off about 1mm) to bring it back to the correct thickness.

I got here to late also. Really common fault that.

 

[slob]

Who cares anyway if they are only £6 Thought the unit would be more than that.

 

[jme_159]

How reliable are the 6 quid jobbies from ebay etc.? I fitted 2 pumps a few months ago and they've stopped squirting, aside from a dribble out the back!

Is OEM worth it?

 

[Fred@BTM]

^@ £48 each, erm NO