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Title: Low pressure windscreen jets.
Post by: GreigC on December 12, 2023, 09:52:40 am

Hi, I have an issue with my windscreen washer jets. They work… but initially when I press the stalk to operate the jets the pressure is so weak…. Then it bursts into life. I’ve removed both jets on the bonnet cleaned them and still the same issue. When I test the jets and look for any leaks under the bonnet I don’t see any. My xenon washer jets work no problem. Any common areas to check?

Thanks

Title: Re: Low pressure windscreen jets.
Post by: mjmallia on December 12, 2023, 10:42:14 am

I had a single weak jet and thought it was the jet, then thought the pump.........but it ended up being a cracked hose at the bend below the left bonnet hinge.

Replaced the pipe and full pressure returned

Title: Re: Low pressure windscreen jets.
Post by: GreigC on December 12, 2023, 08:48:10 pm

Quote from: mjmallia on December 12, 2023, 10:42:14 am

I had a single weak jet and thought it was the jet, then thought the pump.........but it ended up being a cracked hose at the bend below the left bonnet hinge.

Replaced the pipe and full pressure returned

Thanks for the reply….I’ll have another look. Do you have a part number for the pipe?

Title: Re: Low pressure windscreen jets.
Post by: terrier on December 13, 2023, 01:08:45 pm

Quote from: GreigC on December 12, 2023, 08:48:10 pm

Quote from: mjmallia on December 12, 2023, 10:42:14 am

I had a single weak jet and thought it was the jet, then thought the pump.........but it ended up being a cracked hose at the bend below the left bonnet hinge.

Replaced the pipe and full pressure returned

Thanks for the reply….I’ll have another look. Do you have a part number for the pipe?

Try this 1J0 955 998 F  Just ordered a replacement as the white elbows 3B0955665C on mine are cracked
 Lucky for me mine packed up 3 days after MOT day

Title: Re: Low pressure windscreen jets.
Post by: GreigC on December 14, 2023, 05:01:42 pm

Quote from: terrier on December 13, 2023, 01:08:45 pm

Quote from: GreigC on December 12, 2023, 08:48:10 pm

Quote from: mjmallia on December 12, 2023, 10:42:14 am

I had a single weak jet and thought it was the jet, then thought the pump.........but it ended up being a cracked hose at the bend below the left bonnet hinge.

Replaced the pipe and full pressure returned

Thanks for the reply….I’ll have another look. Do you have a part number for the pipe?

Try this 1J0 955 998 F  Just ordered a replacement as the white elbows 3B0955665C on mine are cracked
 Lucky for me mine packed up 3 days after MOT day

I’ve purchased a repair kit for the hose at the bonnet hinge. I’ll give this a go and report back. Thanks again for the replies and information.