Rear window washer not working

[Shinnster]

hey all, wasn't sure whether to put this here or in electrical.

My rear window washer isn't working, the bottle is filled up by the engine bay, the water pump / motor makes its noise when engaged so I assume that's working,  yet no water makes it onto the window.

what should i be checking first to diagnose this?

[maxstu]

Get a pin and dig it in washer nozzle. Open the hatch and check water pipe in top right hand corner. It often splits there

[Mocki]

And often gets kinked there too, not long before it splits .

[Shinnster]

i had a check and it looks like i have wires at both sides at the top of the tailgate, no rubber piping. would it be routed somewhere else?

[Mocki]

The pipe will be inside the rubber cover .

Has it ever worked since you have had the van ??
It maybe it’s just filling the inner cavity of the van with water if the pipe isn’t even going up there

[maxstu]

Looking top right corner of open rear hatch.
Otherwise take hatch interior panel off and check for piping...

[Shinnster]

The pipe will be inside the rubber cover .

Has it ever worked since you have had the van ??
It maybe it’s just filling the inner cavity of the van with water if the pipe isn’t even going up there

hasnt worked since ive had it, has been on the list of things to get round to.
I hope it isnt just sitting inside the van rusting it out!


and thanks for the pic maxstu, will recheck again tomorrow in the daylight!

[Shinnster]

couldn't wait so went to inspect with a torch... my pipe is completely split at that top corner, theres about an inch gap!
something else to fix now !

[Mocki]

Well that’s good news then , get to a fish tank supplier and buy a joiner of the right size unless you feel like replacing the whole length .

[Shinnster]

Well that’s good news then , get to a fish tank supplier and buy a joiner of the right size unless you feel like replacing the whole length .

i was gonna go for the option of drain the reservoir and never use it again

[maxstu]

Well that’s good news then , get to a fish tank supplier and buy a joiner of the right size unless you feel like replacing the whole length .

i was gonna go for the option of drain the reservoir and never use it again

Dont think MOT man will like that.
The pipe on my camper was split in exactly the same place. Very easy fix with slightly larger bore of pipe and a quality adhesive or bathroom sealant.

[Mocki]

Rear washer won’t come into mot on this age vehicle . Mine didn’t work on my last van for six mots was never checked once

[maxstu]

Rear washer won’t come into mot on this age vehicle . Mine didn’t work on my last van for six mots was never checked once

Aha! Was working on the assumption if there is a lever, a nozzle and a wiper blade then it should be in working condition.
Still learning after 13 years

[Shinnster]

Well that’s good news then , get to a fish tank supplier and buy a joiner of the right size unless you feel like replacing the whole length .

i was gonna go for the option of drain the reservoir and never use it again

Dont think MOT man will like that.
The pipe on my camper was split in exactly the same place. Very easy fix with slightly larger bore of pipe and a quality adhesive or bathroom sealant.

dont suppose u remember what pipe u used to fix it?

[Oldiebut goodie]

Just use a pipe joiner as mentioned, why mess about with odd sized pipe and sealant - that is just making a mountain out of a molehill!