Rear washer jet not working

[dave1814]

Hi guys,

My rear washer jet isnt working, well when i say not working i mean dripping (slowly) when i try to spray. It isnt the motor because i can hear the motor when i spray and it isnt a blocked nozzle because i have removed the nozzle from the tube and still nothing but drips. I've done a search through the forum and people say it could be the non return valve that connects to the water bottle, is this the case for the rear washer too or just the front ones?

thanks!
Dave

 

[Optispart]

is it leaking down on the left side of the car (near rear light)

 

[dave1814]

is it leaking down on the left side of the car (near rear light)

nope - no leaks

 

[Optispart]

hmm maybe the valve it is present?

 

[dave1814]

er not sure ill have to have a look. is it easy to get at and see?

cheers,
Dave

 

[slimothy]

I've got the same problem - one of my fronts, as well as the rear dont work

 

[mintyfresh]

i've got the same problem, only no screen wash comes out at all. Haynes says theres a little ball bearing in the tube that sometimes gets lodged, restricting the flow so im gonna give that a look at, you should too

 

[John_G]

Its either blocked or the valve thing that connects will be full of ####, have a look. (Y)

 

[slimothy]

Its either blocked or the valve thing that connects will be full of ####, have a look. (Y)

where abouts is this mystical valve of which you speak? :wow:

 

[frank]

where abouts is this mystical valve of which you speak? :wow:

in the nozzle, you have to lever the connection off and unclog the ball and spring

 

[slimothy]

Sounds like fun - cheers for that Frank, will give it a go!