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gaz 
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 Topic: windscreen front washPosted: 09 Jan 2011 at 5:21pm |
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I have a Captiva that prior to the bad weather the front jet washs were working, I can here the pump under the bonnet but no water comes out from any of the four front nozzels. The back jet wash works fine.
any ideas would be greatly received
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Gaz
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K.L.Richards
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Posted: 09 Jan 2011 at 5:33pm |
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Under the bonnet, on the right, follow the 2 rubber pipes. There is a join between them. Check it hasnt worked loose here. I believe that is the only join in the FRONT washers.
If they are connected, might be work disconnecting and use wash to make sure water is coming out (where you seperate under the bonnet). If not, then sounds like the pipe has come free at the bottle.
If water comes out, then using a pin, check no blockage in the nozzles. They can get blocked, especially if you have used "washing up liquid", as this turns "gunky".
Unfortunatlty the rear washer has more joins, and if you are unlucky, like I was. A joint works loose and it is under the interior roof lining. Luckly mine it being fixed under warranty, especially as it caused water damage on the internal mirror (auto dipping mirror).
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gaz
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Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 10:13am |
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thanks for your detailed reply, I will give this a go when I get home |
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BurgessG
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Posted: 22 Jan 2012 at 2:56pm |
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My front washers work well with the bonnet up and resting down, but when I push the bonnet shut they are reduced to a trickle. Checked pipe runs for pinching on closure but no evidence.
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Spider41
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Posted: 21 Feb 2012 at 10:28pm |
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Hi Gaz I had the same problem last week,it made the same noise as normal but no water,the fuse had blown,check in the footwell it's the fuse nearest the clutch side.
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jegrugby
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Posted: 21 Feb 2012 at 10:51pm |
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K.L.Richards
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Posted: 22 Feb 2012 at 10:09am |
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Agreed jegrugby, one pipe is for the rear the other the front washers. I didnt make myself clear in my explanation.
I would love to fit a non return valve in to stop the water running back, as it can take ages to get it through the pipe to the rear. Have you done this, and is so, what valve did you fit, where did you get it from ?
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K.L.Richards
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Posted: 22 Feb 2012 at 10:16am |
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...found one on eBay.. Should have checked really before asking.... Thanks.
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Posted: 22 Feb 2012 at 3:36pm |
I used a Halfords NRV and about an inch of washer tubing. This enables the original connector to be left in place - very easy to revert to standard if necessary.
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K.L.Richards
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Posted: 22 Feb 2012 at 6:09pm |
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Thanks jegrugby...
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