Windscreen washer struggling?

[Loz H]

Hi guys,

My washer jets have started to play up. When I activate them, it takes a good 5 seconds for anything to actually happen. You can hear something whirring away (I presume its the pump) but it'll be 5 seconds until it starts to spray anything. It comes out very slow at first and then eventually speeds up and covers the screen.

Ive checked the fluid levels and I have plenty, also cleaned out the jets with a pin. So i'm guessing my pump is on its last legs?

If so, are they fairly simple to replace?

Cheers.

 

[LiamNR]

I had the same problem mate, changed the pump and all was back to normal. The pump cost me £6 and fitting was easy, just need to lift up the scuttle tray on the passenger side and pull the old one out and slot the new one in

 

[Loz H]

Cheers pal, Just ordered one now off ebay

 

[LiamNR]

No worries if you get stuck for any reason let me know bud

 

[davehills]

There's a non-return mechanism in the pump which ensures the pump is kept primed and there is water in the tubes leading to the jets. When this fails all the water falls back into the tank by gravity.

 

[Andy_con]

good thread, I have this exact issue on my 182

where is the pump for £6??

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

Most auto factors do generic ones for around £6
got one for mine not long ago for £7 at my local autofactor

 

[Andy_con]

oh ok thanks

 

[nashers]

good thread, I have this exact issue on my 182

where is the pump for £6??

or ebay of course .
new pump and pug 206 mist jets= perfect combo.

 

[Loz H]

or ebay of course .
new pump and pug 206 mist jets= perfect combo.

Ordered some mist jets aswell so on for a winner!

 

[Andy_con]

got a link for us lazy people

or ebay of course .
new pump and pug 206 mist jets= perfect combo.

 

[nashers]

got a link for us lazy people

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-C...rParts_SM&fits=Model:Clio&hash=item4cf9a90ff4
and
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_t...&_nkw=206+mist+washer+jets&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

[Andy_con]

many thanks, why would you want mist jets?

 

[nashers]

many thanks, why would you want mist jets?

Buy some, fit them and you will see.

 

[Andy_con]

lol, as tempting as it is to go to all that effort i wouldnt want to do that and not like em

 

[GrahamS]

Why wouldn't you want them? Coverage is much better and never goes over the screen

 

[nashers]

lol, as tempting as it is to go to all that effort i wouldnt want to do that and not like em

Lol, making a cup of coffee takes more effort !

 

[jambi963]

I had the same problem, this guide has helped me: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?537299-Washer-jets-issues-fix-guide

 

[arcticgoldfish]

Are the pumps for the windscreen and the headlights the same. My windscreen pump works, but the headlight pump doesn't. Before I order one from eBay, wanted to be sure they were interchangeable.

 

[koi]

Are the pumps for the windscreen and the headlights the same. My windscreen pump works, but the headlight pump doesn't. Before I order one from eBay, wanted to be sure they were interchangeable.

Same pumps dude

 

[arcticgoldfish]

Perfect, I'll grab one at the weekend. I've asked in another thread, but didn't get an answer - is there a fuse/relay specific for the headlight pump?

 

[Loz H]

New pump sorted the issue today, works like a treat

Also put some mist washers in, make a massive difference imo.

 

[andrewrobert87]

Just got my self a new pump and jets from the links above how hard was removing the wipers?

 

[Loz H]

Just got my self a new pump and jets from the links above how hard was removing the wipers?

easy mate. I soaked them in WD40 then used a balljoint splitter to lever them off

 

[andrewrobert87]

Do u need a ball joint splitter?

 

[Loz H]

nah just a strong arm lol, mine were stuck tight which is why i bought the splitter. only a tenner.

 

[andrewrobert87]

How about the washer jets? I got some Peugeot/Citroen ones from the link in here

 

[Loz H]

jets just pop off mate. Pull the tubes off the back, then pop the out the bonnet