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Screen Washer Prob

Posted: 29 Dec 2007, 12:55
by andyhagerty
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

Posted: 29 Dec 2007, 17:40
by andysimpson
your correct, check for power at pump.

Posted: 29 Dec 2007, 18:06
by Bilbo Blue
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.

Posted: 29 Dec 2007, 18:16
by 3rustateers
We are having the exact same problem :roll: 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 :wink:

Posted: 29 Dec 2007, 18:42
by andyhagerty
Hi

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

Cheers

Andy

Posted: 29 Dec 2007, 20:27
by 3rustateers
Will let you know how we get on :wink: Wife inside fiddling with switch, me outside in wind/rain - what a team! :lol:

Posted: 30 Dec 2007, 19:16
by 3rustateers
3rustateers wrote:We are having the exact same problem :roll: 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 :wink:

Checked the connectors at stalk end, cleaned them and still wipers no washers :roll: Then realised that the contacts were worn so had to bend slightly to achieve a good contact - and hey presto :D