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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

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

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

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

Posted: 30 Dec 2007, 19:16
by 3rustateers
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
