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Offline golfDB

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front washer jet not working
« on: 18 July 2024, 10:39 »
Having problems with windscreen washer jets on driver side.  Have tried a fine pin into the nozzle but can’t seem to get very far.  It’s not like the definte hole on an older car where you could get a pin or needle.   I notice under the bonnet is the spray unit. How do you remove this from the underside of the bonnet? Is there a screw in the hole on the photo? Photo attached.  thanks

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Re: front washer jet not working
« Reply #1 on: 18 July 2024, 13:27 »
Courtesy of the workshop manual -



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Re: front washer jet not working
« Reply #2 on: 18 July 2024, 19:28 »
thanks Madstaff, i will give it a try. 

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Re: front washer jet not working
« Reply #3 on: 20 July 2024, 16:00 »
Is there any washer fluid under the bonnet as the pipes do split and will cause this also.

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Re: front washer jet not working
« Reply #4 on: 22 July 2024, 10:13 »
Just a quick update.  Managed to get into the washer unit, popped off the electrical lead and water hose and cleaned out the nozzle with vinegar.  It works much better now.  I expect it was water scale build up. 

Thanks for assistance, much appreciated.

Dave,

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Re: front washer jet not working
« Reply #5 on: 23 July 2024, 22:17 »
I am so OCD I only ever use the VW screen wash for fan jet washers.

Smells good too.




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