Ford Fiesta washer

Car: Ford Fiesta
Variant: 1.4
Model Year: 2001
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
my windscreen washer is not working front and back when you first try it there is a wee drop water comes out but then it stops if it is the motor where is it about and how easy is it to change
Posted: Aug 9, 2010 (14 years ago)
firstly top up your washer fluid,if you get a safety pin and stick it down the washer jet nozzle this will unblock all the dirt and crap inside,check the washer pipes are fitted properly to the washer jets and that the pipe is not split or trapped,
Posted Aug 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
done all that still not working
Posted Aug 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
is the motor working?if not check you are getting power and earth.try removing it and cleaning out the gauze if is blocked,while you have the washer pipe disconnected,blow it out with an airline.if all seems ok then renew the washer pump
Posted Aug 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
Have you tried disconnecting the washer hose at the furthest away connector from the jets(before the hose reaches the non return valve) and blowing down it. This worked for me
Posted Aug 11, 2010 (14 years ago)
sounds like hoses for window washer jets blocked or jets themselfs blocked. disconnect and clean them out. also make shur you washer bottle is topped up. you should hear the pump working when you press switch for front or rear window washer if not making any sound then id say the pump is faulty itself. easy to replace should be connected to the washer bottle itself just remove both hose pipes and the pump and replace pump if needed should be about a 10 minute job. think the pumps are a fairly cheap price to replace if needed. hope that has helped you a bit
Posted Aug 11, 2010 (14 years ago)

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