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Washer jets.
« on: November 11, 2009, 10:32:11 pm »
Just remembered i have a fault with mine.

Before i start all the haters please ignore.  :laugh:

OK my car gets a regular soaping, couple this with being parked in the garage at all times and only gets driven in the rain if i get caught out.

My car is about 18 months old and i have only used the windscreen washer about 6 times.  :ashamed:

I tried using it the other day and it wasn't playing ball so i thought it must be empty. Filled it up with VW's finest but alas still not working.  :booty:

So is this a common fault, does anyone have any ideas of were or what the fault is.
I dont fancy a trip to the stealer's even if it is warranty claim.  :scared:

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 10:35:24 pm »
What is actually happening when you try to use the washers?

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 10:36:48 pm »
Just wiping, no lube.  :happy2:

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 10:42:02 pm »
Can you hear the pump for washer jets going when try using them?  Also is there a small dribble of liquid coming out of them?

If the answer to both the above is yes I think you may have a blockage in your tubes.  Had the same thing on my previous A3 and the dealer unblocked them by blowing air at a high pressure through the tubes.

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 10:45:03 pm »

Can you hear the pump for washer jets going when try using them?  .


Cant here myself think in the cabin. Bloody blueflame.  :signLOL:

Thanks for advice i will have a proper check. My guess is a tube blockage, through lack of use.  :happy2:

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2009, 10:46:18 pm »

Can you hear the pump for washer jets going when try using them?  .


Cant here myself think in the cabin. Bloody blueflame.  :signLOL:

Thanks for advice i will have a proper check. My guess is a tube blockage, through lack of use.  :happy2:

i thought u had a kid on the way so your tubes cant be blocked  :P

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2009, 10:49:17 pm »
If the rear washer works ok then it may also be worthwhile checking that the washer tubing hasn't disconnected itself somewhere under the bonnet.
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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2009, 10:55:29 pm »
I had this problem TC, its not the pipes or washer motor, its the jets which just clip into the underside of the bonnet, I think they were around £3ish each, dont know exact price but remember them being 'cheap', I bought two new little blighters and bobs your uncle   :happy2:

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2009, 10:55:55 pm »

Can you hear the pump for washer jets going when try using them?  .


Cant here myself think in the cabin. Bloody blueflame.  :signLOL:

Thanks for advice i will have a proper check. My guess is a tube blockage, through lack of use.  :happy2:

i thought u had a kid on the way so your tubes cant be blocked
  :P

Not to sure about that, we did get free double glazing and free milk though.  :signLOL:


If the rear washer works ok then it may also be worthwhile checking that the washer tubing hasn't disconnected itself somewhere under the bonnet.

I can confirm that my rear wiper doesn't work either.  :laugh:



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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2009, 11:10:09 pm »
It crystalises and gunks up, just pop the jets off, soak them in boiling water for a while and blow back down the tubes to ensure they're clear.
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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2009, 11:11:14 pm »
Thanks for all the help peeps.  :notworthy: :notworthy:  :happy2:

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2009, 09:27:38 am »
Did you turn off your rear wiper TC via VCDS?

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2009, 09:32:35 am »
Did you turn off your rear wiper TC via VCDS?

Hmmmmmm................  Like the thinking Mr PG!

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2009, 10:41:43 am »
Did you turn off your rear wiper TC via VCDS?


Nope you did it for me.  :grin:  :P

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Re: Washer jets.
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2009, 12:23:00 pm »
^^^ then that's why then  :ashamed:

Had the same on Greenouse's  :chicken: