Washer jets.

[Top Cat]

Just remembered i have a fault with mine.

Before i start all the haters please ignore. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

[KRL]

What is actually happening when you try to use the washers?

[Top Cat]

Just wiping, no lube. 

[KRL]

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.

[Top Cat]

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

Cant here myself think in the cabin. Bloody blueflame. 

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

[MAT ED30]

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

Cant here myself think in the cabin. Bloody blueflame. 

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

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

[bacillus]

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.

[vwrascal]

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   

[Top Cat]

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

Cant here myself think in the cabin. Bloody blueflame. 

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

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

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

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. 

[tony_danza]

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.

[Top Cat]

Thanks for all the help peeps.   

[SteveP]

Did you turn off your rear wiper TC via VCDS?

[QD MBE]

Did you turn off your rear wiper TC via VCDS?

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

 

[Top Cat]

Did you turn off your rear wiper TC via VCDS?

Nope you did it for me.   

[SteveP]

^^^ then that's why then 

Had the same on Greenouse's