Windscreen washer plumbing blocked.

[horns]

I've just failed my MOT due to lack of windscreen washers! Frankly, I'm relieved that's all it failed on, but I need to get them working. There's water in the bottle, and the pump is running, but there's just a feeble dribble emerging from the jets - so I'm assuming there's a blockage somewhere. Anyone got any tips for how to get at the pipework and clear it?

[ninja.turtle007]

It is probably the jet that is blocked. Give it a good prod with a needle whilst someone activates the washers.

[horns]

I don't think it's the jets, to be honest - seems unlikely that they'd both get blocked at the same time, they look clear and there is a small amount of water flowing from them. I'll give them a poke, but I think the problem lies elsewhere.

[T'Onion]

Simon , best to replace the tubing ( fish tank place will sell it) , test the jets , replace if blocked if poking them with a needle doesn't work
Or pull the tube off the pump (take it that is working) and blast some air through the lines

[horns]

Yeah, the pump is working. How do I get to the tubing and the pump? Front grille? Or drop the tank out?

[T'Onion]

I'd drop the tank only 2 bolts iirc , test the pump while your at it ..

[horns]

Ta. I'll get under there shortly and have a look. At least it failed on something cheap!

[maxstu]

Nice bit of info this.

Struggling to remove jets though. Surely Ive not got to remove the dash (again!) just for these two small items?

regards
Stuart

[VWGeoff]

Blow pipes through with air compressor, at 100psi with airblower. Never fails.