VW Windshield Washer fluid not working diagnose and Fix
Vložit
- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- VW Windshield Washer fluid not working diagnose and Fix.
VW Windscreen Washer Jets not working.
It is important your VW Windscreen washers are operational to keep your VW Windshield in good clean condition when driving, especially on long journeys on busy roads.
Follow me as I investigate why the VW Windshield Washer Jets are not working and the VW Windshield Washer Pump is not working (or even engaging), and then fix the problem.
The VW Windscreen Washer Motor is unlikely to fail so there are a few things to check first before checking that. I will show you the steps to follow including checking your VW screenwash is full, your VW washer jet nozzles are working and your VW washer motor fuse is not blown.
This is a common failure in the Winter when screenwash freezes. Use more concentrated screenwash in your bottle when it's really cold as it has de-icer in it.
If the steps in this video don’t cure it then you could have an electrical wiring fault or possibly the stalk is faulty (although this is rare).
If you found this useful please subscribe, I really would appreciate it. Enjoy your cup of tea. Remember, anything can be fixed with a cup of tea in your hand.
Other useful How To Guides to help you save ⏱TIME and 💰 MONEY:
VW How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • VW How to replace Wind...
VW Golf How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • How to reset Tire Pres...
VW Passat How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • How to reset Tire Pres...
VW T4 How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • How to Replace Reverse...
VW T5 How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • How to remove door car... How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • How to check car fuses...
How to check car fuses without pulling them out • How to check car fuses...
How To's, Life Hacks, Helpful Tips • How to clean a Thermos...
Washing Machines How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • Washing Machine F05 Er...
Dishwasher How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • Siemens Dishwasher E23...
Toilets and Plumbing How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • How to remove Cistern ...
Combi Boiler How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes • How to set timer on Co...
My Reviews • ProAction 6 Man 2 Room...
#vw
#volkswagen
#vwwasherjets
www.tubebuddy.com/LurgsHowToGuides I use TubeBuddy to grow my channel. Click this link to install, even the FREE version is great. This link is an affiliate link which means if you buy a TubeBuddy licence I will receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you.
.
Other useful How To Guides to help you save ⏱TIME and 💰 MONEY:
VW How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes here > czcams.com/video/xoTDy-XsgFA/video.html
VW Passat How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes here > czcams.com/video/Q-V5JX45DSc/video.html
VW Golf How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes here > czcams.com/video/u23A8tTP08M/video.html
VW T5 How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes here > czcams.com/video/fg5eSbW33N4/video.html
Vehicles How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes czcams.com/video/w44aQ7dc_Lk/video.html
How to check car fuses without pulling them out czcams.com/video/w44aQ7dc_Lk/video.html
.
How To's, Life Hacks, Helpful Tips czcams.com/video/dcmxUTsedlk/video.html
Washing Machines How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes czcams.com/video/0_gst8RokRo/video.html
Dishwasher How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes czcams.com/video/6z22-Ysn7rE/video.html
Toilets and Plumbing How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes czcams.com/video/vT5KwJ2A2eU/video.html
Combi Boiler How To's, Tips, Tricks & Fixes czcams.com/video/1gGEP2y_qHM/video.html
My Reviews czcams.com/video/QX0ge0QOXJk/video.html
Oh dear. Probably a faulty pump or a split\frayed wire causing a short. Hope you find out what it is.
Thanks from Brooklyn, New York. Now I am going to have a cup of tea, then look for the problem, now that I know what to do. Cheers! David
David L Never been to NY bit feel like I know it as I listen to the Beastie Boys all the time and they rapped about NY so much, even one of their Albums was titled To the 5 Boroughs. When you check the problem also check for a split hose, sometimes when you open and shut the bonnet (hood) it can bend the hose and split it. Enjoy your cuppa!
I used this pump to replace the pump on a Ecell 3100 PSI pump. czcams.com/users/postUgkxEU8wdEWW31diRsOawsCNfWEho39M27qd The model # is PWZ0163100.02 for those looking for a matching pump. It went on very easily - 10 minutes at most. Feels like a lot more power than the original but that's to be expected. Can't tell a difference when cleaning with the wand or floor sprayer. Would recommend as it was cheaper than most I found. The maintenance free aspect is definitely a plus too. Have used it through about 6 tanks of gas and have zero issues so far.
Thank you for this sir. My VW dealership couldn't diagnose the problem after two visits. Glad it's this simple. Blessings!
tierrabrittney Have you fixed it then?
Never ever take your car to the dealer unless it under warranty. They are part fitters. Not diagnostic technicians. Especially when it comes to electronics.
Perfect. This was the exact problem. Fused changed and now working. Saved me time and money taking into a garage. Many thanks.
Fabulous news, that is a nice easy fix ! So glad my video helped you out today. 😎
@@LurgsHowToGuides cheers - I was picking it up from it's mot, (it passed🤔), when I noticed so I didn't want to have to take it back tomorrow and waste more time & money. BTW love the Point Breakesque avatar!👍
@@J3335 Thanks. Yeh Point Break is my all time favourite movie. I've done a few skits on it over the years. There's one in my Shorts feed.
@@LurgsHowToGuides lol, love the watch, bit jealous tbh😂
Point Break is in my top 10.
Hope you've seen Lori Petty play Johnny on the old Point Break Live clips on yt. Her line delivery is perfect.
Vaya con dios!
*Posted a second time as yt seemed to delete first reply.
Changed my washer pump and still not working, i believe you solved my problem. THANK YOU GENIUS. MUCH APPRECIATED
Shame you’d already bought the pump. Happy to help. Stay safe 😀.
You are a actual star fuse has gone in mine thought it was the pump until I watches this and checked the fuse 1st 👍👍👍
Yes I felt the same when I did it! Changing a pump would be a much bigger job. Glad I could help. 😎
I fixed my wipers thanks to your video !!! the problem was in the fuse ! this video saved me like 100 euro for sure !! you are awesome man !! Thanks !!
Great saving that and a nice easy fix! Glad my video helped. Enjoy Easter 😎
Thanks mate! Took a car to the garage before with this issue and they said I had to replace the whole thing... kicking my self because I could have checked the fues
Indeed. Always check fuses and then check for any split hoses. You'll know for next time. Fuses tend to blow in the winter if water freezes and it strains the washer pump
Legend!!!
Thanks for this guide. You break it down in simple layman’s terms, easy to follow, and thorough. At least I know what to look for now, and hopefully it is only the fuse that’s gone on my VW CC.
Nice one Lurgs 👍🏾
Cool, glad I was able to help, yep let's hope it is the fuse as that's a nice simple job.
PS. Love your Playlist 'Breaks & Beatz', got some classic tracks in there, will be checking that out. Have a great weekend. 😎
@@LurgsHowToGuides wicked!! Glad you like the tracks.
Thanks again for the advice. Massive respect 👊🏾
Glad I stopped on by. My VW Golf 2005 has many electrical issues. Just stabbed the subscriber button for ya.
Thank you, trying to get to 100,000 subscribers but it's real tough. Glad this was useful. 😎
Hoping it's just the fuse. The way you described it, it sounds like that is exactly what's happened! Thanks for this video :)
Hope so as that's a nice easy fix. Merry Christmas 🎄
Perfect, point to point....my problem is sloved..changed the fuse...you are star
Great stuff, nice easy fix! Have a marvellous week and thanks for visiting my Channel.
This is brilliant thanks a lot. This is the second time it has gone for me. Last time I let the garage do it with the mot and they told me it was a bigger job that it sounds as they have to removed certain parts of the car to get to it. Think they may have been fibbing and i will try this myself now
Yeh good idea, hopefully you can fix it, good luck
Blown fuse, will be going to get a new one today. Saved me a lot of money thank you very much! Definitely earned a sub
Fixed by tweaking the fuses, thanks. No need to replace any of them, just took each in and out again.
Great stuff. A much simpler fix than finding and replacing the pump! Glad I was able to help. 😎
Which fuse??
Depends what car\van you have. If you are lucky there might be a fuse layout diagram on the back of the panel you remove.
I couldn't tell which by looking, so I did each in turn.
0:42
It sometimes isn't the nozzle that's blocked.
Theres a filter before the washer pump inside the reservoir that gets full of slime.
Great tip. That’s why never ever use water from a water butt, always use fresh tap water
@@LurgsHowToGuides
Yes. Also if you use screenwash that has a high alcohol content, this won't happen.
Thanks Lurgs, no cup of tea for me (yet). I tried to lookup a Sharan fuse location for washer pumps however found this on a forum: "There is no fuse, it is controlled by the J519 onboard supply control unit." (and all the 30a fuses look fine)
Strange, maybe it's just a blockage or frozen pipes (if you are in England). Hope you can get it fixed.
So it is vey simple to fix it.
@Peter Zoltan If you are happy removing the wheel and arch then yes. Strangely ours started working again so they think it was the freezing weather but I had tried it above freezing...weird
@@lyntonbell7604 Glad for you. I am playing with a Touran for 5 days.Removes and checked washer pump ,cheked wiring, changed stalk ,changed comfort module, cheked fuses,relays ,washer pump still not working, I have no permanent 12v on relay terminal.I am out of ideas as I have error code that says washer pump electrical circuit fault
Great video, thank you very much for your help! Nice and simple and straight to the point.
No problem. Glad I could help out.😎
In mine, a 2016 Caddy, the frost stopped the squirter but without blowing the fuse.
Simply going round the fuse box (the one under the bonnet) and pulling out the fuses and putting them back actually solved the problem.
After I'd tested them all with a little DVM and found nothing wrong - I still don't know which one it is/was 😕
Glad that I could help out and that it's working again. 😎
Very good explanaition!
Cheers. 😎
I hate tea but thanks so much for the video!
Never met anyone who hates tea! Glad my video helped 😎
Excellent, fixed my mg hs, it was a faulty fuse.
Nice easy fix 😎
I love the way how you explain
Thank you, glad it was easy to follow, I try to make all my videos easy to follow. 😎
Thanks a lot for this video.My windscreen jets were not working once I started using my golf 4 which was parked for about a month.Checked the fuses, all fine and then just fiddled with the water motor wires and it starts to work again.Maybe the wire plugs were got loose and out of contact. Thanks again
Great stuff, nice easy fix which is what you want! Glad I could help. 😎
3:20 lol, how British of you. I do love tea also, so don’t get wrong. I know an American car repair channel, where after a job well done the guy says “It’s m****r f*****g beer time!” and chugs some.
I would chug a beer but not a great advertisement when you are dealing with Cars and Vans and driving so I always have a lovely cup of tea! Glad you enjoyed.
The motor still works I thought I bumped a foam orange street cone but it decimated the washer fluid line along with the fog grill wahh
Oh dear. Hope you get it fixed. 😎
Hi I have a face-lift 2008 1.2 polo. Rear spray pump is working as can hear it but no water spraying, can't find a leak either.
Maybe the jet hole is blocked, try a pin in the tiny hole to see if its blocked up. Sometimes they corrode as well and get blocked.
@@LurgsHowToGuides We took the jet angler off and found that water is coming out of the housing of where the door locks to the base of the boot. How do we remove trim to find this either burst or unplugged hose?
Update- hose had come off the inlet so put it back on and fastened it with a big tie wrap
@@robbiemckeegan8317 Nice one. Yeh a nice tight cable tie should do the trick.
I have a 2014, 1.6, c20 startline tdi caddy, recently bought from a dealership.
One problem is the washers aren't working in mine, I have a warranty but I'd like to fix it myself if it's a small issue to save me the trip to the dealer as its an hours drive.
I checked the fuse box and there is no 7.5 fuse in it? I haven't got the manual so I don't know what fuse is what. I got continuity on all of the fuses bar the 3 biggest ones. Can I assume the fuse is 7.5 and I'm somehow missing it?
I appreciate any and all feedback, you're videos are very informative, well done! Have subbed, glad I found your channel
It won’t necessarily be a 7.5amp fuse so it’s worth checking all of them just for peace of mind. When you squirt them can you hear the motor whirring trying to pump or is it dead?
If it’s not a fuse it could be the pump (assuming it’s got water in the bottle!) in which case take it back to the dealer.
Thanks for subbing, appreciate it and hope you get it sorted soon.
@@LurgsHowToGuides Haha, the water level was indeed checked! I'll try get my hands on a fuse layout so I can see for sure. If it's not that I'll notify the dealer. Thanks for the speedy response! Much appreciated mate 👍
No sound from the motor btw
Not sure but there's probably 2 fuse boxes on the Caddy. Check both just in case. Rare for a pump to fail as they don't get used much.
@@LurgsHowToGuides I'll check in the morning. Thanks again mate!
Did as you said but still not working however place a bulb across contacts at pump nothing so earthed each contact at pump and the bulb work, so I have bothsides of the pump wiring live do you know where it receives its ground at.
No idea I’m afraid, I should imagine it’s all part of the wiring loom and not grounded externally on the pump. Hope you can get it sorted
I can hear the washer pump working but nothing on the front screen. Rear works fine. Doesn’t look like outlets are blocked. Any ideas?
If the pumps working and the rear screenwash is working then it has to the pipe. I know on my VW T5 the pipe feed to the front washers bends every time you open and close the bonnet and eventually it splits. Check with the bonnet open and see if you can see any water spraying out of a split. Good luck.
@@LurgsHowToGuides And if it drips ? I did what you said and lifted the bonnet and after pressing the lever, it started dripping from the jets but not with much pressure.
@@georgem2456 Could be just gunk and gunge blocking the jets. Check out this other video I have, remove the Jet nozzles and see if you get flow straight out of the hose. czcams.com/video/DosIviY1xxE/video.html
@@LurgsHowToGuides Thanks, I will check it out.
Thanks mate vid was very helpful
Thanks, glad it was helpful.😎
So this may be a dumb question but I tried to get this fixed at a car place and they just said I could figure it out with the fuse thing on my own...anyways do I like need to buy the new fuse or where did he get that from?
Well you need to find the fuse or just check all the fuses then replace it like for like
@@LurgsHowToGuides what do I replace it with though, do I buy the “new” fuse at an auto shop or something?
@@dylanhennig5763 Have you found the blown fuse then? If you have it should have an Ampage number on it (probably 7 or 10 amp) then get an identical one from any motor spares shop
Will give this a try. VW Polo 2020. Assuming the 7.5 Fuse is next to the 30 one? There are a few 7.5's
Test them one at a time. Hope you find the issue
Excellent guide.
Thank you.
Hello...the windshield washer isn't working, not hearing the pump working too...i can't find the fuse for the windshield washer
Definitely find the fuse first as that is common. If not sure which fuse just test them all. Good luck
Hi Lurgs. I have similar issue both wipers front and rear works fine. But washer doesn’t spray water neither front nor rear and I can’t even hear any motor noise. Wipers alone works fine. I already checked all the fuses next to battery compartment and all fuses are fine. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks
Only other options is check for a split hose in the engine Bay Area but unlikely as it's affecting front and rear. You need to check the actual pump, need to locate that then get someone to activate the wiper jets and see if you can hear it engaging, can also use a multimeter. Check the connections are ok and haven't deteriorated. Good luck.
great video ! thanks !!
Thanks.😎
I bought cheap supermarket screenwash that just smeared. So before I put a decent one in i drained it all. After I refilled it I couldn't hear the front or rear washer motors. Fuses are fine. I can't see both motors failing so I'm thinking air lock but what to do?
If it's full then it could just be the fuse has blown. Get someone to squirt them and see if you can hear the motor whirring.
@@LurgsHowToGuides thanks for replying. The fuse is ok. I'm changing the 404 relay tomorrow. If that fails its a new pump.
my washer pump and the ATS system both went out right after each other, you think it's a fuse? VW jetta 2015 tdi
No idea but it’s worth checking them all first
Hello there, I recently started having that same problem where the jets won't squirt anything out. i have checked and i can hear the motor working sometimes, but still nothing somes out from both the back and from jets. I have a 2016 Tiguan and Im having a hard time finding what fuse belongs to the jets on the car i have. could you help me out please?
If the motor is whirring then the fuse is fine. Must have a blockage somewhere or maybe the hose is split somewhere
Another tip for everybody......
If your nozzles are blocked but your pump is working. Fill the reservoir with boiling water from your kettle and try it.
What about the rear window washer on hatchbacks (2002 VW GTI)? Front windsheld washer nozzle is fine, but nothing comes out of the rear. After a few tries, I noticed a little fluid coming out of the front windshield nozzles when I was trying to get the rear to spray. Makes me think something toward the rear is blocked, and the pressure forces the fluid back to the front. No idea how to get to rear hoses to check them.
It’s all the same pump that does front and back so bound to be a blockage. Prime suspect will be the actual nozzle so try cleaning with a needle. Good luck
I’ve had mine to the garage they’ve checked all my fuses and changed the pump and still not working. I can’t hear anything but both front and rear wipers still working, any ideas what it could be ??
If the garage can’t fix it then not sure. You need to check if there is power at the pump when you activate the washers, sounds like a frayed wire possibly
Thanks Lurgs, what if the wipers won't come on either. The wipers work for rain, but not with the washer fluid feature. When I pull the little handle forward, nothing happens.
Tia ANS Never heard of that before. Could be a faulty stalk switch. Very odd.
I have the same problem, but my back window washer works fine only the front one have problems.
@@asusk53e Check all the hoses and the actual Jet Nozzles incase they are blocked up. The front hose can get brittle over time and crack.
@@LurgsHowToGuides It seams like the handle is broken. When I turn on front washers it doesn't do anything my wipers don't move and it does'n make any noise like it used to be.
@@LurgsHowToGuides that is when a really automotive technician comes and diagnosed the problem,is not just fuses and relays.
My fuse ok, motor ok, but no electricity is comeing to the motor from the wires.. little bit harder problem
Hope you figure it out.
You’re a genius!
Thanks, hope you got them fixed ok. 😎
Hi mate, my washer symbol is constantly on, on my dash is there a separate sensor from the pump on the washer reservoir please cheers, ps the reservoir is not empty.
There is a sensor yes it will be very low down on the actual bottle, they are usually under the wheel arch somewhere
Do you know how to solve the rear windshields no water spray out? I check the pump no problem.
Rear will be the same water reservoir and pump so probably a blocked jet or a split hose. Good luck
I just save $1,000 from the dealership👍🏽.😅 Thanks mines was fuse and clips smh.
Wow that's a mega big saving! Marvellous news, glad I was able to help out. 😎
I managed to find the fuse which was broke, replaced it and it blew again. What could be causing it to blow? It's about -20°c at the moment and my wash tank was pretty much empty. The weather changed from 5°c to -20°c literally overnight so didn't get a chance to fill it with winter wash. There was more tha likely summer wash left in the tank. I have a 2012 polo
No doubt the pipes or water is frozen and by squirting it is then under massive strain and so it blows the fuse. Try topping it up with hot/warm water and screenwash as well. But it could be frozen in the nozzles, best bet is to wash your windscreen with a sponge and then hope the nozzles\pipes defrost a bit. Make sure you replace the fuse with like for like (not a lower or higher amp fuse)
Trouble is my bottle is full at the moment so I can't get anything more in there. I can't imagine the pipes are going to defrost any time soon as the weather will be in the minus for quite some time. My car is even in the garage and it got so cold in there, never had this problem (or such cold weather!) before. Would removing the wheel and arch and using a hairdryer on the bottle help?
No as you might split the pipes. Even if you defrost the pipe the actual nozzles might be frozen. You could try warming the garage slightly with a fan heater but unfortunately if you only had summer screenwash in it may not be enough to help it defrost. If you started it up (with garage open of course) the heat from the engine may help.
I have been driving today, roughly 40 minutes this morning and 40 minutes this afternoon. To begin with I could hear the buzzing of the pump trying to do something but when I got home, it doesn't make that sound anymore. Like I said, checked the fuse and it was blown so replaced it, tried again and it blew again. The bottle is pretty much full with winter wash (up to -30°c) but it just wasn't having it today. There can't have been much summer wash in there as the washer low light was on in my dash. It's very difficult to get my garage warm as it's not insulated and has no heating. I also don't have a heating fan. It's rather frustrating as the roads are very salty at the moment and my windscreen gets filthy very quickly. I find I'm having to open the window at traffic lights and spraying deicer just to get it clean again 😐
Oh dear, not much you can do till it warms up. Maybe keep a spray bottle in your car (like a shower screen spray), with warm water and screenwash in then spray it on windscreen when you stop at lights and put wipers on. It’s a poor design as most screenwash bottles are by the wheel arch so freezing cold this time of year and never gets warm.
Thnxs a lot!
Glad it was useful. 😎
Is there a fuse for my 2003 beetle?
I expect there is yes, not sure where it is though.
You're a Legend geezer!
Thank you, wish my Wife had the same opinion! Doesn't know how lucky she is. Have a great week and glad that I could help out. 😎
I replaced a whole new water pump for a VWCC 2013, the problem it is still the same. Do you know which fuse can be the issue?
No idea but that is the prime suspect. Unless you can get a multimeter on the connections to see if you get 12v when it’s activated. Good luck
@@LurgsHowToGuides thanks, i will need to ask friend to help me testing, i need one hand turning on the pump and me measuring the values. Do you know what is the use of the sensor? may the failure of this be the problem?
@@Muxik4k Sensor should not affect squirting of the windshield wiper fluid
thank you sir.
Glad to help out. 😎
Thank you Ser Jaime Lannister
Ha ha yes I've had a few comments about that, maybe I could be his stunt double. Glad I could help.
Hello mate, I’ve got a 2015 scirocco and the cold weather may have just blown the washer pump fuse, do you have any idea which one it might be? can’t find anything online :(
Unfortunately not. Fuse diagrams seem to be like gold dust online. You’ll probably have to test them all.
@@LurgsHowToGuides no worries, I’ll check them all tomorrow. Thanks buddy!
Got a 2012 vw beetle in the shop won't spray just replaced the motor where would that fuse be?
Not sure I’m afraid. Locate the fuses then test each one. Hopefully it is just a blown fuse
I'm gonna cross my fingers
@@adamhonda98 it’s very common for fuses to blow especially in freezing cold weather.
Where do you find the hose for it on a 2017 vw jetta?
Not sure, just trace it back from the windscreen washers.
they are in the bumper unfortunately ,you can try to take off the wheel liner on the side of the car that the filler is and if you are lucky the pump will be facing you. if it faces the other way, the whole bumper needs to come off :(
What can I do if the sprayer only works when the hood is open? When I activate the sprayer with the hood closed it only a small stream comes out without pressure. I will appreciate an answer 🙏
I expect when you close the hood it is bending the pipe and blocking it, need to reroute it or change the layout
@@LurgsHowToGuides thank you very much sir. Problem solved!
Hey Lurgs. Tried some of your tips but no luck yet unfortunately. Nothing comes out of the left nozzle, and a few drops come out of the right nozzle. Took the nozzles off and blew them out with compressed air but this changed nothing. Assuming it isn't pump since the one at the rear window works perfectly fine.
Any idea what it could be? I was suspecting damaged pipes but can't see any sign of leakage of wiper fluid..
Maybe remove nozzles completely and see if you get water straight out the hoses, if not probably a split hose between reservoir and nozzles.
@@LurgsHowToGuides took them off today but still only a few drops out of one and none out of the other. Will check for splits tomorrow, thanks!
Lovely!
Thanks
My rear camera washer is not working. I’m getting washer fluid on the front and rear windshield. Can someone help me solve this problem? I have a Volkswagen wagon Tiguan 2020
No idea I’m afraid. Hope you get it sorted, good luck
Excellent Thank you....though I will have to get the Garage to look at it.
Oh did you not manage to fix it then?
@@LurgsHowToGuides Its a second hand VW Polo2004 automatic. 57,000 on the clock..genuine.
Not sure what I will be doing ...Though its going to rain up here tomorrow, so I might have to take a look. I am wondering if there is a leak as I used it a few days ago...But it is not working now. I cannot drive it anywhere in case of rain...
Obvious thing to check is that you've got fluid in the bottle. Next thing is when it's nice and quiet try to activate the squirter, can you hear the motor whirring or not? Could just be a fuse if you've overloaded it on a frosty day maybe so check your fuses as this could be a nice simple cheap fix. Or the pump electrical connector may have come loose, or the pump may have failed possibly.
@@LurgsHowToGuides I filled the tank with solution about a week ago. 2 litres. I cant see the tank as its below out of sight. It is whirring when I try it. I will put some more solution in tomorrow in the daylight. I do do DIY but have to be careful.
If you can hear it whirring then next step is get someone to help you. Have the bonnet open whilst someone does the squirters and see if you've got a split hose somewhere. If you have a back windscreen wiper try that as that will be a different hose and will prove if the motor is ok.
Also could be a cracked or broken water pipe
Trying to find out where the fuse is, that's how I ever got here
Update:: I have a '14 Tiguan and fixing mine was as easy as disconnecting and reconnecting the battery
Well it depends what car\Van you have, it could be anywhere. If it’s not a fuse it could be the actual motor or the plug into the motor. But check fuses first, it is likely to be a fuse inside not in the engine bay one.
@@LurgsHowToGuides thanks, I found the one relay just needs to be reset and disconnecting the battery does it, so that fixed it
Nice simple fix! Great news
Hi there, I have a Scirocco 2010 the rear wiper and washer works however the front washer pump makes no noise and no wash comes out and the wipers don't work either, however when moving the wipers work but still no screen wash, then when stationary the wipers don't work, please help, could this be fuse or pump? Strange how wipers work when moving
That is very unusual, as far as I am aware nearly all vehicles only have one pump which does both front and rear washers. When you are engaging the front ones get someone to listen under the wheel arch to see if you can hear the pump, then do the same for rear ones. It could be a split hose for the front but if they aren't working when stationary then that is just bizarre. It's always worth checking fuses and making sure they are seated properly. It could be a faulty stalk but that's unlikely. If you figure it out please let me know. Good luck to you.
@@LurgsHowToGuides hi mate, turns out the bonnet sensor is knackered and needs replacing, after several searches online I found a comment where you disconnect the sensor plug running behind the grille in the driver's side above the headlight, hey presto wipers and washers now working so will need to replace the bonnet sensor at some point
2014 b7 Passat. Fuse good, replaced washer pump. Wipers work, no whirring of pump heard and no spray seen. Reservoir is full. What now?
Need to test the wires on pump with a multimeter when someone pulls the stalk to see if 12v is getting to it. It’s very rare the stalks break. I would double check fuse again. Good luck
Someone said to disconnect the battery for 30 secs as the ECU can stop the washer pump working in certain circumstances?
@@patrickjones2985 Not heard of that but it's worth a try. Bear in mind you will lose your clock settings and possibly some other settings as well.
It worked! Disconnected the car battery for less than 1 minute. On re-connection normal washer service is resumed.
@@patrickjones2985 Blimey what a terrible design fault that is! Computers are a nightmare sometimes. O well glad it’s all working again! Thanks for the info as I can let others know if this video doesn’t work
nailed it thank you it helped
Great stuff. Glad to help and glad you got it fixed 😀.
Thanks very much
Glad to help. 😎
Hi all, so my washer's did work but stopped overnight, i noticed that just by the left hand side on the bnnet there was liquid leaking, do you guys reckon its the pipes ?
It could be. On my VW T5 the pipe is on the bonnet and every time you open or close it, it then bends the pipe and eventually it splits.
Get someone to squirt it whilst you look and see if you can see where it is leaking.
@@LurgsHowToGuides i opened the bonnet and just put durable tape on the bend in the pipe and thats sorted it
Great stuff, nice easy fix! You can get pipe splitters or a new bit of pipe but strong tape is a good easy fix. Well done 😎
Thank you
No problem. Glad to help.😎
Thank you so much!
Glad I was able to help out. 😎
Please help, I can't find a fuse for the windshield washer pump. Skoda superb 2009.
Not sure I'm afraid.
Hey man, so i checked the fuse and it seems to be fine. However, the washer jet sometimes works someties it doesnt on the back and on the front is totally not working anymore. so you thinkg it owuld be the pump
?
The Drawing sensei Get someone to squirt the washer whilst you lay near the washer pump, see if you can hear it working or not. It should make quite a loud whirring noise. If it sounds like it's working it's worth checking the hoses to make sure there is no split. Then you could find the washer bottle and remove the pump to see if there is any blockage or dirt in the bottle making it blocked up.
@@LurgsHowToGuides thanks! Ill do that.
Hi. Would this also work on my vw golf mk5 2008? Have been replacing the fluid washer pump, yet still the same problem as you shown. Thanks.
Possibly yes, check fuse first then check you have 12v at the pump when you use the windscreen washers
@@LurgsHowToGuides fuse just keeps blowing when I turn the ignition. I hear the pump work one time, then it won’t work for a bit. Maybe the relay?
@@LurgsHowToGuides fuse just keeps blowing when I turn the ignition. I hear the pump work one time, then it won’t work for a bit. Maybe the relay?
@@Zifffan If fuse is correct amp then must be a short somewhere. Check cabling near the pump to make sure no damaged wires
@@LurgsHowToGuides Ok. It´s the 41 fuse for rear wash wiper/and front on my 2008 model. So the washerfluid won´t work on the back or the front.
Thank you sir!
Glad to help and hope you got it sorted. 😎
Replaced pump and its still not engaging. Every fuse is fine I checked them individually.
So no squirting front or rear? If you've checked fuses and replaced the pump it sounds like a faulty stalk or maybe a short circuit somewhere.
@@LurgsHowToGuides just replaced the relay for my washer pump and it worked, turned the car off and then back on and then the pump no longer worked. Probably a short somewhere
Oh dear, hope you get it fixed.
Thanks for info
No problem. It's a common issue in the Winter. Glad I could help out. 😎
Can anybody tell me where the fuse is for a passat b6 2009 can't find a fuse diagram
Afraid I don’t know, hope you find it.
Hello my wipers do not stop even the switch is off
Not sure I’m afraid. Sounds like a faulty connection somewhere
My Polo 1.2 MPI washer jet not working
my front jet works fine but my back won't squirt any fluid. Can you help me out?
made man It’s all the same motor so you must have a blocked nozzle at the back or a split pipe somewhere
@@LurgsHowToGuides thanks
Thx☺️
No problem. Glad to help. Have a fab rest of the weekend. 😎
You are a legend, thanks!!!
Happy to help and have a marvellous Christmas🎄.
You too!
I’m having a problem where my pump isn’t kicking on. I can’t find a fuse that’s blown. I replaced the pump. Still nothing. No corrosion on any wires or connectors. Any ideas lol
If you've replaced the Pump and still no joy then it has to be either a blown Fuse (check them all again, internal and the engine fuse ones) or a faulty Stalk switch.
Daniel, i have the same problem. 14 reg VW Caddy. Will only allow me to try a few times, then the pump stops trying. I have to leave mine parked in the sun until it gets to about 6 degrees C . Then it works without a problem. Not sure if its a bad motor or a sencor but its doing it since new. Tip: start using the fluid that doesnt freeze long before the winter comes along.
@@AthyMick sometimes it's a relay that does both front and rear sounds like your relay broke?
I love coffe
Yeh me too, prefer tea but coffee is good also
@@LurgsHowToGuides i cant beleive you replied sir.. i have question if you dont mind
How dk j know if my washer puml broken
Always check the fuse first to make sure that is ok (easiest fix). Else the other way is to use a multimeter on the actual pump, get someone to activate the washers and see if 12v is getting to the wiring on the pump, if it is and the pump isn't working then it's broken. If 12v not getting there then could be a fuse problem or electrics somewhere.
Lol. It wasn't the fuse. So first, a lovely cuppa, then I'll think about going out in this -2 weather.
Could just be frozen pipes or the nozzles then, best wait till we thaw out a bit and hopefully it will work again. Need more screenwash concentrate when it’s really cold
@@LurgsHowToGuides Thanks. could be a couple of days before temperature goes above zero. I'll see then.
Good idea, if you keep trying it you may burn out the motor. Hope it’s ok
Simple, plain English English...
If I have my hood open it works. Like gravity is doing the work. If it’s closed nothing sprays..😭
Guess I’ll have to open my hood every time I want to spray my windshield!😂
Oh dear. Maybe check for any leaks or splits in the pipe, or blockages
Vw polo2011???
Same process applies if you have a VW Polo 2011
it does not work
Best take it to a garage then
Lies! It can also be the stalk or the wiring
Yes it could but that is extremely rare. Hope you got it sorted
@@LurgsHowToGuides so rare that they sell aftermarket wiring kits 🤣. Found a bad ground, it's ussualy a bad ground. Stuck a power probe to the wire is positive worked negative works lit up a light bulb motor didn't spin motor did spin with separate power supply. Makes no sense right? Wired up the positive leg to the motor and touch the motors negative leg to the chassis and a spun soldered my wires back together except for the negative leg got an additional wire "T"Ed off to the chassis. Add that tip to your video see if jumping the negative leg of the washer motor to the chassis fixes it!
Cheers for the info. If anyone still has issues I'll direct them to your comment.
Cringe, but very informative 👌🏼 👍🏼
Happy to help and thanks for visiting my Channel. Stay safe 😀.
Keep up the good work sir 😁
You're funny
Cheers. Merry Christmas 🎄