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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => GENERAL => Topic started by: Dannyboy75 on November 17, 2019, 04:29:47
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Hi everyone , I don't know how to get to the rear wash hose .
I've disconnected at the pump and blown air down it & there is a blockage somewhere, I've blown air from hose at the rear and it's clear there .
I'm scratching my head to how to access hose from other areas any help would be appreciated.
Thankyou .
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Hi everyone , I don't know how to get to the rear wash hose .
I've disconnected at the pump and blown air down it & there is a blockage somewhere, I've blown air from hose at the rear and it's clear there .
I'm scratching my head to how to access hose from other areas any help would be appreciated.
Thankyou .
Welcome Danny,
Can't say I know the answer to your question, but I wonder if it is worth trying to feed some flexible wire, like thin speaker wire from one end then the other to try and clear the suspected blockage?
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This has crossed my mind but thought I will probably hit a connector .
Will give it a bash though
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I had this problem with 2011 car. There is an in-line connector underneath the roof lining close to the tailgate. This connector has a spring and a piston inside so I assume it is meant to act like a non-return valve, but it was actually stopping the water getting to the rear washer nozzle. I took out the spring and the piston and it works fine without it. Beware of trying to blow the line out with high-pressure, or poking through the hose, as there is a risk of dislodging the tubes from the connector, and when you work the washer, it will squirt all over the inside of the roof lining.
Try not to bruise the headlining too much when pulling out the retaining clips.
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Thanks for that I'll see if theres one on 2012 model