Windscreen washers
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Tom, are you sure it's the nozzles that are causing the problem? There are some connectors in the pipework near the nozzles. These contain valves and are prone to failure. Really cheap to replace (only a couple of quid from your OPC). The way to test is to pull the pipe from the washer bottle end of the connector, put the pipe end in a bottle and ask an assistant to try the washer switch. If your bottle fills with water then the connector's up the swannee.
Richard Savage
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Tom
are you saying all of the jets are blocked. Seems unlikely! Is it possible that the fluid is simply running back and you are not actuating the wash system long enough to refill the system and / or the fluid is being diverted to the Intensive Wash System. That was the problem I had. I replaced the valves in the pipe work [As tripe suggests] and now all is fine. Not toooooooooo difficult a job!
R.
are you saying all of the jets are blocked. Seems unlikely! Is it possible that the fluid is simply running back and you are not actuating the wash system long enough to refill the system and / or the fluid is being diverted to the Intensive Wash System. That was the problem I had. I replaced the valves in the pipe work [As tripe suggests] and now all is fine. Not toooooooooo difficult a job!
R.
I agree with Richard...same problem...intense washer bottle filled up as if by magic!
Changed all the valves (£3.00 each from Type 911 in Beckenham)... problem solved.
Just in case the problem repeats its self I have put an extra one way valve in the intense washer pipe to prevent back filling as the problem led to the reservoir leaking into the luggage compartment.
Steve
Changed all the valves (£3.00 each from Type 911 in Beckenham)... problem solved.
Just in case the problem repeats its self I have put an extra one way valve in the intense washer pipe to prevent back filling as the problem led to the reservoir leaking into the luggage compartment.
Steve
dixhuit
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Tom
Strangely enough dropped into my OPC to pick up some intense washer fluid and my parts man warned me about seemingly blocked washer jets which were in fact a valve/drop back problem. Have a good look as the water/fluid could just be emptying into your boot !! My man used the Porsche PET cd to show me all the linkages and point out where the problem would be. A trip to your OPC will save you a lot of time searching (and as the boys have said is a very cheap fix)
Simon
Strangely enough dropped into my OPC to pick up some intense washer fluid and my parts man warned me about seemingly blocked washer jets which were in fact a valve/drop back problem. Have a good look as the water/fluid could just be emptying into your boot !! My man used the Porsche PET cd to show me all the linkages and point out where the problem would be. A trip to your OPC will save you a lot of time searching (and as the boys have said is a very cheap fix)
Simon
Most likely suspect is a faulty return valve. If you can hear the pump working when you operate the washers (it's down by the battery) then the pump can normally be ruled out. If you follow the thin water pipe from the pump up the inner wing, past the fusebox up to the bonnet hinge then under the scuttle you will reach the first return valve. Pull off the pipe and put the pipe in a milk bottle or something similar. Get an assistant to turn on the ignition and operate the washer system, water should be pumped into the bottle. A new valve is a matter of pence from the OPC or I will send you one gratis if you send me a SAE.
I just fixed this problem this weekend. Washer motor worked fine but no water was getting to the screen. The intensive screen washer worked as normal.
If you look under the nearside front arch you will see a screw cap on top of the windscreen washer conatainer . Unscrew this cap and pull out the hose that feeds into the washer tank. You may need to wiggle the cap free as the headlamp washer tank is directly above it.
The hose has a filter screen on the end. I found mine was clogged up with dirt and grit. A quick clean later and the washers work great now.
If the above doesn't work, new valves as described by Tripe above will most probably be the answer.
Hope this helps.
Anil
If you look under the nearside front arch you will see a screw cap on top of the windscreen washer conatainer . Unscrew this cap and pull out the hose that feeds into the washer tank. You may need to wiggle the cap free as the headlamp washer tank is directly above it.
The hose has a filter screen on the end. I found mine was clogged up with dirt and grit. A quick clean later and the washers work great now.
If the above doesn't work, new valves as described by Tripe above will most probably be the answer.
Hope this helps.
Anil
dixhuit
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Nip down to your OPC and pick up a CD rom parts catalogue 00004340005. £4.95 this is a brilliant and cheap and covers all models. The 911 section 87-89 (if you have an 89 SSE like mine) and go to page 472 . This shows all the washer connections and helps you locate them. It will also give you the part number. Apparently your problem is quite common both on the main washers and the intensive. I was warned to make sure the water wasnt just pumping into the cars bodywork if a valve failed so check around as well. For non teckno bods like me this CD is invaluable and just about the cheapest extra Porsche do !!!! ps replacement valves cost almost nothing as well.
Its an easy fix when located
Simon
Its an easy fix when located
Simon
No need to spend your £4.95 anymore! Porsche have kindly made the PDF catalogues available on line for the classic models. You can now browse away at your leisure. Here's the link:
http://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/classic/classic-originalparts/originalparts-originalparts/
http://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/classic/classic-originalparts/originalparts-originalparts/
There's a tread about this already on the register site.
The one way valves are approx £3.00 each. Got mine from Type911 http:///www.type-911.co.uk/gp_electrical.htm in Beckenham (some tech advice also). Don't skimp on the job, change them all whilst you have the cover panel off.
I also put an extra inline one on the intensive pipe, as failure of the standard washer system valves can lead to the water back filling the intesive bottle which will then leak out into your luggage compartment. That's what was happening in my case.
When you are tucking everything back infront of the scuttle, just check that you haven't crimped any pipes before you put the cover back on ( test both washer systems), as there are alot of pipes and valves in a fairly confined area. It saves you swearing when you've got it all back together, go to test them and only a dribble comes out.
The one way valves are approx £3.00 each. Got mine from Type911 http:///www.type-911.co.uk/gp_electrical.htm in Beckenham (some tech advice also). Don't skimp on the job, change them all whilst you have the cover panel off.
I also put an extra inline one on the intensive pipe, as failure of the standard washer system valves can lead to the water back filling the intesive bottle which will then leak out into your luggage compartment. That's what was happening in my case.
When you are tucking everything back infront of the scuttle, just check that you haven't crimped any pipes before you put the cover back on ( test both washer systems), as there are alot of pipes and valves in a fairly confined area. It saves you swearing when you've got it all back together, go to test them and only a dribble comes out.
Guest
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The plot thickens.....[8|]
After 1 1/2 hours in a sub zero garage, I've found a lose pipe. when the washer bottle is filled water dribbles out of this pipe.
It's located just behind the n/s/f indicator. My initial thought was that it had come off the headlight washer, but what is the likelyhood of it having come off the pump and would this stop the intensive washer system from working as well?
After 1 1/2 hours in a sub zero garage, I've found a lose pipe. when the washer bottle is filled water dribbles out of this pipe.
It's located just behind the n/s/f indicator. My initial thought was that it had come off the headlight washer, but what is the likelyhood of it having come off the pump and would this stop the intensive washer system from working as well?
Make sure that the pipe you see isn't the brake fluid overflow pipe from the brake fluid filler upper.
Look near the neck of the filler for the tube.
Look near the neck of the filler for the tube.
Guest
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Got them working finally..... and came away with a green bit of paper from the MOT testing station[
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Turns out it was the filter in the washer bottle. The bottle its self was full of sludge, so a few minutes with a hosepipe in there cleaned it sufficiently for the washers to work and for her to pass....
Thanks for all your help guys[]
]Turns out it was the filter in the washer bottle. The bottle its self was full of sludge, so a few minutes with a hosepipe in there cleaned it sufficiently for the washers to work and for her to pass....
Thanks for all your help guys[
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rooksy
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Hello there
I think I must have the same problem, as I've changed all the non return valves in the pipework. Did you remove the bottle totally from the car, and if so what sort of spanner did you use to get the bottle from the bracket that holds it in, was it some sort of allen key? As I've had a quick look and it is not your usual screw or nut fitting.
Any advice is appreciated
Cheers
Sean
I think I must have the same problem, as I've changed all the non return valves in the pipework. Did you remove the bottle totally from the car, and if so what sort of spanner did you use to get the bottle from the bracket that holds it in, was it some sort of allen key? As I've had a quick look and it is not your usual screw or nut fitting.
Any advice is appreciated
Cheers
Sean
Guest
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<bows head in shame>
I didn't do it..... but if you jack the car up and take the wheel off you should be able to get to the filler neck,(see further up the thread for a more detailed way to get at it) remove the filter (mine was all sludgy) and then stick a hose pipe in. This should dislodge/remove any algae at the bottom of the tank that may be clogging up the filter.
Worked on mine anyway[]
I didn't do it..... but if you jack the car up and take the wheel off you should be able to get to the filler neck,(see further up the thread for a more detailed way to get at it) remove the filter (mine was all sludgy) and then stick a hose pipe in. This should dislodge/remove any algae at the bottom of the tank that may be clogging up the filter.
Worked on mine anyway[
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