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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: golfDB on 18 July 2024, 10:39

Title: front washer jet not working
Post by: golfDB 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

Title: Re: front washer jet not working
Post by: madstaff on 18 July 2024, 13:27

Courtesy of the workshop manual -


(https://i.postimg.cc/G22RNqbP/Screenshot-2024-07-18-132545.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: front washer jet not working
Post by: golfDB on 18 July 2024, 19:28

thanks Madstaff, i will give it a try. 

Title: Re: front washer jet not working
Post by: Finglonga on 20 July 2024, 16:00

Is there any washer fluid under the bonnet as the pipes do split and will cause this also.

Title: Re: front washer jet not working
Post by: golfDB 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,

Title: Re: front washer jet not working
Post by: GolfTi 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.




Not cheap though.