Had it happen on one car in the past. Dealer wanted £££'s to sort despite car being still under warranty (only a year old). Reservoir was pretty easy to access and I found the pump filter blocked with gunge, simply cleaned out and refilled system, no more issues.

I did some asking round at the time and the consensus was this was likely to have been caused by mixing water additives. I used the normal Halfords screen wash, simply add water to taste, the dealer added their usual brew at service. For the next 4 years I made sure the washer bottle was full when it went near the dealer which should have prevented them adding their mixture (I suppose they could have siphoned some out or run the washers but I doubt they are that bothered). As I said above no more issues.

 

As said above mixing different brands of screen wash causes slimy gunge to form. And always make sure the bottle is full when taking for service so that they can't add any different.

 

Thank you Acenta
Very good response. So when the gunge comes back to haunt me do I have to remove the wheel liner to access the reservoir? Once the muck is cleared out the way forward is to make sure the bottle is full when the car goes for service. Simply brilliant. I always use Halfords by the way.

 

Thanks Birdman for mirroring Acentas post. Consensus is always good.
Thanks again.

 

to clean it youreself is easy open bonnet detatch the washer pipe from the bottle activate the pump till its empty put some white vinegar in leave for 15mins or some descaler put a hosepipe in the washer bottle and rinse it out drain again and fill with some bluecol screenwash

 

Hi , Kia will top up all fluids and oils for free , so in regards to screenwash you'll never have to buy any or mix it with another product if you keep an eye on the level.

 

Thanks Artscot79. Pretty straightforward procedure.

 

Cheers Fuddy Ruck. So you are saying the Kia dealership will top up my washer bottle if I pop in and ask them to do it? I've found Kia dealerships to be very good but this is going the extra mile indeed.

 

Hi Steveimoff,Kia in Spain do free top ups , I hope they do the same for you in UK

 

Me encanta Espana. Next time I go the Harratts I ask them if it's their policy. Thanks for your input.

 

Had the same problem with my Kia Sportage. Booked it into my local Kia Dealer and was told it was not covered under the warranty On the day they said there was also a recall on the car which they would attend to. When l picked the car up the problem with the washer was a non return valve sticking, replaced it and it is now working fine. Also they did not charge me for the work involved replacing the valve.

Happy Motoring

 

Thanks Graham J
That's good service from your dealership. Nice one.