[maginn1]

My windscreen wyper motor has stopped squishing(technical term) water. The motor is making a noise as though it still works. Holes at window are clear and after taking off supply tube I'm sure no blockage in the line. I suspect the pump impellor is stuck or broken. How difficult to check out this problem before calling the garage.

 

[BIRDMAN]

If motor is making noise it is working.Probably pipes frozen near bottle under wheel arch.Minefrozenyesterday and i have 75% screen wash in.

 

[maginn1]

Thanks birdman but it has not been so cold here as in the rest of the country - ice wasn't the problem.
The problem was the pump. Refer to previous help by Pit. The filter on pump was clogged with gunge and I suspect impellor blade was needing a gentle turn a few times. A bit of job though but if you beast in as the instructions by pit you'll save a few bob. Once the pump is out you will know how to fit a new one (£26) even if it is beyond repair.
thanks all

 

[BIRDMAN]

Minesabsolutelyfine today now we have thaw.I have had my motor 8 years, at some time or other it usually freezes but no other problems.

 

[kia passa]

Hi Birdman try using the screen washer from li-dl-e it will go down to about -40 C


Bob

 

[davy]

Hi Birdman try using the screen washer from li-dl-e it will go down to about -40 C


Bob

I second that. Its worth a fiver.

 

[Tiger]

Just had this problem, turns out it was a blocked filter in the washer pump. I changed mine but you can try to clean the gunge from the filter.