Hey all, A few months ago this guy (recommended by my mum - NEVER AGAIN) serviced my car. Whilst doing so he managed to bu55er up the stereo (which cost me 20quid to decode) and break the screenwasher.

I now can't drive my car long distances in cr4p weather as I can't see out the bl00dy windscreen and I know it will fail the MOT as well.

Trouble is, no-one seems to know how to fix it!! Any tips on what I can do to get my screenwash working again - involving as little cost as possible!!??

Love Hayley xxx

 

can you be a bit more specific about the fault?

is the stalk broken,is it electrical problem,is it pump working but no water?
as much info as possible is needed so someone can point you in right direction

 

It's not working at all. Yes, I'm a blonde female, but I have had the sense to fill it up with screenwash!!! My windscreen wipers work fine, but when I pull the stick thing towards me to wash the windscreen, the wipers move but no water comes out, even when there is water in there! Hope that is more helpful!

 

Hello blonde female

Right: it could be............

1. Connection off the pump wiring.
2. Broken/burnt out pump motor.
3. Blocked pump.
4. Blocked nozzles.
5. Displaced pipework off pump/to nozzles. Amongst other things.

I'd suggest you get someone who knows a bit about electrics to have a look for you, unless you are happy doing it yourself?

If you're anywhere near Scunny, PM me. And NO..........no shark music

Alcazar

 

Hi try pressing the button on the end of the wiper stick instead of pulling it towards yourself.....

Hope this helps....

 

can u hear the pump working if u can it could be something simple like the fiter in the windscreen bottle blocked.
Do not let anyone repair your car unless you now they are qualified you alot more in the long run

 

I'm not stupid!

 

No I can't hear the pump working. I think it's to do with the electrics to be honest, as it stopped working at the same time as my stereo, which all stuffed up when the stupid mechanic, who obviously knows sod all about imprezas, serviced my car!!

 

i assume you have checked the fuses under the steering column (well slightly to the right of it) incase any of the fuses have blown.If not pull them one at a time (putting them back as you go) to see if you have a blown one in there somewhere.Failing that make sure that the connector on the washer pump is clicked in place,might be worth unplugging it and cleaning the terminals aswell

 

Bollocks then...

only tryin to help,mine weren't workin and i realised it was the button on the end that operated mine,and not by pulling it back(don't know why but it does)

 

nicely put

 

Sounds like your pump is fooked if your wipers still swipe when the washer is operated.

 

how does checking the brakes, changing oil/filter, brake fluid, coolant, air filter, fuel filter plugs etc and finally topping up your washer bottle cause stuff to fail exactly.

check fuses first, then pull off wiring to pump, get mulitimeter and get someone to operate the stalk to see if its gettin its 12volts supply. this will tell you if its at fault etc.

 

Depending on what type of service you had, he MAY have broken/unplugged the washer bottle connector when changing the spark plugs on the passenger side.
The first time I changed mine, I removed the whole washer bottle to get to the plugs easier.

 

That's the most likely. He removed the washer bottle to change the plugs and didn't plug the pump back in properly.

John

 

Agree 100%. That is the only logical explanation.
So, Hayley, you polite little sweety you, check the wiring to the washer pump. (its the black cylinder on the side of the washer bottle! )

 

Why didnt you tell him it wasnt working after you collected it, He may just sort it for you!

 

Or bugger summat else up!

 

that would be my advice start of checking all the fuses

 

Thanks for the help everyone! Really appreciate it. I will get my other half to do the checking as I don't really have a clue what i'm doing!!

I didn't call the mechanic back because I didn't dare let him near my car for a second time!

Sorry for saying "i'm not stupid." I checked earlier to see if there was a little button on the end and there was (I thought there wasn't - it still didn't work though!). I swallow my words with dignity and apologise profusely! Sorry if I offended anybody!

Cheers guys xxx

 

ahhh yes it will be unplugged prob. good thinkin batman.

i dont remove it norm

 

Helloooooooooo?

Alcazar

 

Alcazar, I'm not anywhere near Scunny, sorry. Don't need to PM you as I think I have all the advice I need! Thanks for your help! x

 

i dont think mine squirts the washers either when its pulled towards me?

IIRC when i first got it i rang up the importer kicking off and he told me the right way to switch them on

now that i`m thinking about it, i cant remember how the hell you turn them on LOL

 

Not a problem....