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bards · Apr 18th, 2006, 10:27 AM

Filled my washers on friday, then went to use them and they didnt work :O has anyone else had a problem with them? My first thoughts are that the bottle has a leak, as the pump still works when i go to press the washers.

Nick

frylock · Apr 18th, 2006, 12:58 PM

I think the filler neck runs down the fender into a bag. While I've never had a problem with my MINI's bag, I've had some leaks in other cars--the bags are pretty delicate. It would have to be a pretty severe leak to break the washers, though. A couple of things to consider--just because you hear the pump doesn't mean it's not broken. It does mean that all the electrics are probably ok. Also, make sure the jets aren't somehow clogged.

None of this info really comes from specific experience with MINI's. I might be completely wrong about this bag business.

Gillian Hogarth · Apr 18th, 2006, 03:48 PM

I know this may sound stupid, but have you checked to see that there isnt a kink in any of the pipes that feed the water to the washers. Thats what was wrong with mine when they didnt work.

Root Ginger · Apr 18th, 2006, 04:30 PM

If the motor is whirring and sounds like normal, chances are that's ok. Could be blocked, try front and rear washers and post what happens. Check hoses as already suggested.

Apr 18th, 2006, 10:27 AM	#1
bards Clio 197 R27 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 2,284 Offline	Windscreen Washer Failure Filled my washers on friday, then went to use them and they didnt work :O has anyone else had a problem with them? My first thoughts are that the bottle has a leak, as the pump still works when i go to press the washers. Nick flickr :: You Tube

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Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	If the motor is whirring and sounds like normal, chances are that's ok. Could be blocked, try front and rear washers and post what happens. Check hoses as already suggested. It was acceptable in the 80's

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Apr 18th, 2006, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
frylock MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Iowa Local Time: 03:32 PM Posts: 153 Offline	I think the filler neck runs down the fender into a bag. While I've never had a problem with my MINI's bag, I've had some leaks in other cars--the bags are pretty delicate. It would have to be a pretty severe leak to break the washers, though. A couple of things to consider--just because you hear the pump doesn't mean it's not broken. It does mean that all the electrics are probably ok. Also, make sure the jets aren't somehow clogged. None of this info really comes from specific experience with MINI's. I might be completely wrong about this bag business.

Apr 18th, 2006, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gillian Hogarth MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scotland Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 84 Offline	I know this may sound stupid, but have you checked to see that there isnt a kink in any of the pipes that feed the water to the washers. Thats what was wrong with mine when they didnt work.

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