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[geoffr70]

Hello,

my washer reservoir has a small leak, which due to the car being stood for a few days ended up in a completely empty reservoir.

I filled it back up today, and activated the washers. It now takes ages for any fluid to come out, and when it does it's a pathetic little squirt. It was fine before it went empty so I can't imagine it's blocked. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Thanks

[tunnie]

its worth checking the little rubber filter, it goes in between the waterpump and tank, prise that out and make sure its nice and clean 

[geoffr70]

Ok thank you tunnie I will do that! I hate a dirty screen! Thanks

[amba]

There is a small filter that sits in the top of the water reservoir.It does get filled up with crud so worth just pulling out /giving a clean and refitting.

I traced the problems with mine by splitting the fead pipe at the passenger side wing where there is a connecter..seeing if eater flows through there first..if so blockage is "up stream"possible the bonnet jets.If no or little flow "down stream" from ther problem with reservoir or pipework by bumper.

[Andy B]

Ok thank you tunnie I will do that! I hate a dirty screen! Thanks

use a good quality screen wash too, it helps prevent the slime build up inside the bottle ...... which is what was blocking the suction filter/strainer. 

[geoffr70]

I always use screen wash, on the strong side! I'll try the filter and see what happens! Thanks all!

[Andy B]

I always use screen wash, on the strong side! I'll try the filter and see what happens! Thanks all!

Failing that, a new pattern pump is quite cheap. 

[geoffr70]

Well I can here the pump spinning, and the fluid comes out but only manages 2-3 inches now, I'll check the hose and the filter! Thanks

[Andy B]

Well I can here the pump spinning, and the fluid comes out but only manages 2-3 inches now, I'll check the hose and the filter! Thanks

Cleaning the slime from the filter is often enough, but the pumps don't last forever.