[browny]

Neither the front or rear washers are working, there is water in resovoir! Is there a dedicated fuse for this, as it's not showing one in my handbook. Anyone any ideas please. Car is an 05 Sportage XE.

 

[Sorento_10]

You don't say that you've checked that the washer is properly topped up
with fluid- not just water but proper washing fluid. It seems obvious
that you have, but it would be nice if people explained their situation
clearly and didn't expect assumptions.



Right- two things to try-



Look at the nozzles on the bonnet. Is there any gunk in them? If so
try using a sewing pin or needle to unblock them.



When you use the washers on most cars, the pump makes a noise that can
ve heard. Do you hear the buzz of the motor when you push the washer
button. A sort of high pitched whine? If so it's not the fuse.



The only way to eliminate the fuse really is to replace it.

 

[browny]

Hi, yeah thanks for reply, yes washer is properley topped up and have cleaned nozzles out, can't hear a buzzing noise when washer's tried, so presume something is wrong at the 'motor end' Do you access this from behind the wheel arch liner????????

 

[Viking Paul]

the filter on the pump intake will be blocked you need to remove the pump from the bottle and flush the bottle with a hose before you refit the pump access is from under the wheel arch cover

 

[neilp]

I'm having the same trouble with mine, do youknow where the fuse is for it because i can't find one in either of the fuse boxes on the car and the manual makes no reference to a fuse specifically for the washer pump!






Its 40 quid for a new one from kia so if i can fix it il'l be very happy!



Cheers, Neil!

 

[Viking Paul]

fuse is the same for the wipers as the washers so if the wipers work its no going to be the fuse