2001 Ford Focus washer jet/pump problem
Year: 2001
Variant: tdi
Categories:
Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Hi there, I have a problem with my washer jets on my car. They do not work very well on the front. I have just changed the jets and 1 was working with a lot of power but then suddenly stopped. I get a bit of a trickle and thats about it. Is this a pump problem?
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 (12 years ago)
Could be the pump weak or may be partial blockage at pump due to sludge / soap restricting flow . Some pumps have a filter fitted which can get blocked also .
Posted Sep 14, 2011 (12 years ago)
Is there anything I can add to water bottle to break any sludge down?
Posted Sep 14, 2011 (12 years ago)
had a problem the same at work and ford told us that the filter at the pump get blocked.there solution they told us to do was to remove the pump and either remove the filter or pierce a hole in it. we removed the filter and blew through it with an airline to remove the dirt. this seemed to have cured the problem. i wouldnt recommend removing it completly or pierce a hole in it because it was fitted for a reason.
Posted Sep 14, 2011 (12 years ago)
Isnt that quite a big job as the pump is under the nearside wing?
Posted Sep 15, 2011 (12 years ago)
you might need to un bolt part of the plastic linner at the washer bottle behind the wheel. the washer pump should just pull out of the seal.
Posted Sep 15, 2011 (12 years ago)
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