Screen Washer Prob

Post by **andyhagerty** » 29 Dec 2007, 12:55

Hi

My front screen washer has decided to "go west".

Re previous posts I have checked the contacts on the rhs stalk. I think they are ok, as the wipers work ok when I pull switch towards me. From what I can see this is the same feed as the washer pump.

Is this right, or am I leading myself up garden path.

Cheers

Andy

Post by **andysimpson** » 29 Dec 2007, 17:40

your correct, check for power at pump.

Post by **Bilbo Blue** » 29 Dec 2007, 18:06

As above, check the pump. Dead easy to get to, 2 bolts and you can drop the bottle complete with pump. Cheap as well from local VW dealer.

Post by **3rustateers** » 29 Dec 2007, 18:16

We are having the exact same problem

The wipers come on when we pull the stalk but no pump. There is power getting to the connectors, pump works when off the van, so tomorrow I will check/clean the connections at the stalk end

Post by **andyhagerty** » 29 Dec 2007, 18:42

Hi

Thanks for the confirmation. Nuts look quite rough, time for the WD40.

Cheers

Andy

Post by **3rustateers** » 29 Dec 2007, 20:27

Will let you know how we get on

Wife inside fiddling with switch, me outside in wind/rain - what a team!

Post by **3rustateers** » 30 Dec 2007, 19:16

3rustateers wrote:We are having the exact same problem The wipers come on when we pull the stalk but no pump. There is power getting to the connectors, pump works when off the van, so tomorrow I will check/clean the connections at the stalk end

Checked the connectors at stalk end, cleaned them and still wipers no washers

Then realised that the contacts were worn so had to bend slightly to achieve a good contact - and hey presto