[Skyebucks]

Hi to one and all. Stumbled upon this forum whilst surfing the net looking for help. I have a 53 plate 1.4 Rio. We've had it for 18 months and to date it's been a great little car. My problem is that the windscreen washer motor has packed up. I'm what I'd call a clean hands motorist, so as soon as I checked under the bonnet and noticed the washer tubes disappearing into the wing I stopped. So my questions are:


How difficult is it to find and replace the motor?

Where is the best place to buy a replacement?



Thanks in advance

Skyebucks aka Dennis

 

[davy]

Hi Skyebucks welcome to the forum

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M4 is good on the MK1 Rios' so he will be along once he parks up his big rig.
"Come in rubber duck, 10/4 for a copy good buddy"

 

[Skyebucks]

Cheers for that Davy, I'll look forward to that. Nice Avatar photo BTW

 

[davy]

Cheers for that Davy, I'll look forward to that. Nice Avatar photo BTW

Thanks its me pride an joy. Hayabusa is one awesome bike.

 

[jade1221]

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[M4trundler]

Hi Skyebucks, did you get this sorted? Are you sure it's the motor and not just disconnected pipes or blocked jets?
Can the Mods stop this guy jade1221 from spamming?

 

[davy]

Your wish is my command M4

 

[Skyebucks]

Hi M4, been so busy of late that the Rio has been neglected a bit. I've checked all the pipes & nossles. When I press the button I get a small 'dribble' of water and then nothing. reckon it's the motor. I expect the motor is mounted within the frint wing, but haven't had anything off yet to confirm. Is it difficult to find? and replace?


regards Dennis

 

[M4trundler]

Thanks Davy!
Skyebucks, sounds like the motor is doing something and so is probably ok. I think you've probably got a blocked pipe or nozzle. Over the years bugs start to grow in the washer bottle and form loads of crud. This gets sucked into the pipes and causes blockages. I would start by getting some thin wire or apaperclip or a needle and poke it into the ends of the nozzles.

 

[Skyebucks]

Cheers for that M4, I'll have a go at it in the morning.


Skyebucks