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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / March 2007V70 Rear screen wash not working
My 1997 V70 has developed an irritating fault - although the rear tailgate wiper works perfectly, the screen wash simply won't. The fluid reservoir is full, and I can hear the pump working, but no water comes out to wash the rear screen. I suspect a blocked pipe, but how do you remove the trim around the rear screen to disconnect the pipe from the jet? Any advice, (or a link to an idiot's guide on Volvospeed for example) gratefully received. Bill In an earlier contribution to this discussion, > My 1997 V70 has developed an irritating fault - although the rear > tailgate wiper works perfectly, the screen wash simply won't. The [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Bill I had the same problem - and mine was down to the pipe coming off the pump. Have you made sure that the water is appearing under the bonnet when you try to operate the rear washers? The pipes are a bit fiddly to get at, but you have removed the reservoir's filler tube (which is just a push fit, with an 'O' ring seal) you can get your hand in.  SignatureCheers, Roger ______ Email address maintained for newsgroup use only, and not regularly monitored.. Messages sent to it may not be read for several weeks. PLEASE REPLY TO NEWSGROUP! > My 1997 V70 has developed an irritating fault - although the rear > tailgate wiper works perfectly, the screen wash simply won't. The fluid [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Bill My 940 did that last week, it was the actual nozzle above the rear screen blocked with a jelly like substance. A proddle with a sewing needle sorted it out but I noticed that the screenwash had become glutinous and semi translucently white - very similar to a certain male bodily fluid! Ron(UK) SignatureLune Valley Audio Public Address Systems Hire Sales Maintenance www.lunevalleyaudio.com >> My 1997 V70 has developed an irritating fault - although the rear >> tailgate wiper works perfectly, the screen wash simply won't. The [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Ron(UK) Thanks, but I've already checked for the loose pipe connection and gummed-up jet, with no joy. That's why I thought of removing the pipe from the jet and flushing it through. Unfortunately, though, I can't see how to get the trim off without the risk of it breaking. Any other advice gratefully received Bill > >> My 1997 V70 has developed an irritating fault - although the rear > >> tailgate wiper works perfectly, the screen wash simply won't. The [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Bill The trim around the rear window just snaps off, and yes there's a risk of it breaking, especially if it's cold. You need to be brave, and just pull. There's a pressure valve, very close to the washer jet that is probably blocked. SignatureMike F. Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont. Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly. (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.) >>>> My 1997 V70 has developed an irritating fault - although the rear >>>> tailgate wiper works perfectly, the screen wash simply won't. The [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > pull. There's a pressure valve, very close to the washer jet that is > probably blocked. Thanks - perhaps I'll wait until Spring! Bill Bill Try this link in case the feed pipe has come adrift, http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=6235&highlight=rear+washer+pipe Graham > My 1997 V70 has developed an irritating fault - although the rear tailgate > wiper works perfectly, the screen wash simply won't. The fluid reservoir [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Bill |
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