tailgate washer won't work

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Olly R, Apr 23, 2005.

  1. Olly R

    Olly R Guest

    Hello, my rear tailgate squirty washer doesn't go.
    It's a 1989 240 estate (wagon).
    When I push the button on the stalk, the wiper moves, and the pump by the
    water reservoir whirrs. No water comes out the jets.
    I've tried to trace the route of the little hose, but only get as far as the
    bulkhead! Where does it go?
    Thanks a lot

    olly R
     
    Olly R, Apr 23, 2005
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  2. Olly R

    Robert Dietz Guest

    On US cars it follows along the floor above the rocker on the right side
    of the car. It changes from reinforced clear vinyl tubing back to black
    rubber behind the right side tailight access panel via a redheaded check
    valve. Generally the check valve is stuck and needs repaired/replaced.
    Once washer fluid flows freely at that point you may have to blow out
    the jet. Disconnect the rubber hose from the check valve and blow shop
    air back throught the jet and hose until a good flow is felt at the open
    hose end. Reconect the hose test and repeat as necessary.

    Bob
     
    Robert Dietz, Apr 23, 2005
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