Member Since: 13 Nov 2010
Location: Bristol
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Windscreen Washers Not working
Windscreen Washers not working. Push stalk and the headlamp washers spray twice. They will not spray again if I keep pushing stalk, although wipers come on, so assume stalk electrics fine.
Next time I switch on the ignition I can get two more sprays from the headlamp washers, but no more on repeat push of stalk. This will repeat on switching off and on the ignition three or four times until nothing happens. Next day it will repeat.
Plenty of washer fluid, not recent frosts.
Anyone know what this is, or am I due an expensive visit to my local dealer?
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13th Nov 2010 12:25 pm
bambi
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not sure but does the d3 have 2 pumps, does the rear wash work, jets blocked, pipe disconnected, filter blocked.
13th Nov 2010 12:46 pm
M_O_1
Member Since: 13 Nov 2010
Location: Bristol
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Fuse 11 behind the lower lower glove box - i've had this a couple of times, but stay with 10amp fuses, the pumps aren't too bad at about £20 (None OE) or £30 for OE, but the are fiddly job as the front bumper has to come off!!
Sounds much more like dirt in the pipes feeding the windscreen-washer nozzles.
Easi enough to test/clear - remove the back clips on the insulation under the bonnect to get access to the nozzles, pull the pipes off the nozzles and then press the button to wash through any obstructions - if it persists you may have dirt in the bottle blocking the pump intake.
Fuse 11 behind the lower lower glove box - i've had this a couple of times, but stay with 10amp fuses, the pumps aren't too bad at about £20 (None OE) or £30 for OE, but the are fiddly job as the front bumper has to come off!!
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I had this trouble a couple of years back, trying to use washers before the heated jets and engine warmth have had time to take effect on the bonnet jets overloads the pump cicrcuit and it blows.
Try very hard not to use them until the car is thoroughly warm - fuses are cheap but getting them out is a PITA.Craig
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7th Dec 2010 9:00 pm
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someone correct me if im wrong but doesnt fuse 11 power both the h/light washers and the main washers so if the head light washers are working it cant be the fuse
7th Dec 2010 9:21 pm
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Different fuse I think, headlamp washer fuse under bonnet, ISTR.
7th Dec 2010 9:40 pm
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Just replaced the fuse in my washers due to trying to work them while frozen .Landrover themselves issued a technical service bulletin to upgrade from 10a to 15a fuse in the washer circuit to prevent this happening
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7th Dec 2010 10:08 pm
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Thanks guys - had the same problem with my screen washers, quick check of the fuse and problem soon found.
might be worth noting - mine had a 15amp fuse in it and this had still blown - so despite the pump still protected by 15amp fuse (proven by the fact that my washers are now working fine with a new fuse) - but.....the problem can still occur even with the 15amp fuse in-situ - though the freeze we have just had was very very severe, so this might explain why it still blew the fuse.
I'm hoping now I've put some proper winter strength screen wash in that the jets don't freeze in first place!!!!!!!!
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13th Dec 2010 10:02 pm
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this worked for us too tvm
1st Jan 2011 10:27 am
john ryan
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Worked for me. First time this problem in 12 years. Fuse 11 blown, presumably due to iced-up washers. BTW, headlamp washers are on a different circuit, so indicate the problem/solution if still working.
29th Dec 2016 3:40 pm
muirrich
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Have a similar issue - checked fuses ( btoh of them) and all are ok - not blown. Push the button (or pull lever towards me) and wipers go but nothing coming out of the washers - front back or headlamp. Washer bottle is full so I'm guessing its the pump/motor .
Any other ideas to check before i start taking the bumper off ?
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.Landrover themselves issued a technical service bulletin to upgrade from 10a to 15a fuse in the washer circuit to prevent this happening
