Salt/screenwash/wipers

[GolfTi]

Now that you are able to see, GolfTi, would you kindly tell me where to look for the fuse, please? 

Open the drivers door, the fuse panel cover is to the right of the dash (between the dash and the door when closed).

Open the cover and you should see a small plastic fuse grabber (glorified tweezers).

Carefully remove fuse 36. You can replace it whenever you feel like it. Sorry no pics as there is no way I'm going outside right now.




Or is that the ABS fuse



No, it's 36. Doesn't affect anything else, though for  people with Xenons I believe it is a legal requirement to have the washers working.

[am1w]

Now that you are able to see, GolfTi, would you kindly tell me where to look for the fuse, please? 

Open the drivers door, the fuse panel cover is to the right of the dash (between the dash and the door when closed).
Open the cover and you should see a small plastic fuse grabber (glorified tweezers).
Carefully remove fuse 36. You can replace it whenever you feel like it. Sorry no pics as there is no way I'm going outside right now.
Or is that the ABS fuse THOU ART EVIL.
No, it's 36. Doesn't affect anything else, though for  people with Xenons I believe it is a legal requirement to have the washers working.

Thank you kind sir. Will attend to this tomorrow.

One very good reason not to have Xenons (apart from the expense) as I will still be legal without the headlamp washers functioning.

[GolfTi]

Anyone else with this problem?

Does anyone know of a way of keeping the windscreen clear of dry salt, I've used 4 litres of screenwash over the last few days. (400 miles mainly motorway/dual carriageway in the dark - this is when you need a really clear screen)

I've tried switching the blower away from the screen (A/C on), helps a little as the heat isn't on the screen but then starts misting up due to condensation from snowy shoes etc...

Is it maybe time for new wipers? (Only 14 months old, fine when its wet but the dry salt needs clearing every few minutes)??

I'm glad I'm not the only one with this issue. I drive over 60 miles (roundtrip) on the M1 to and from work, and the screen has been a nightmare. Worse more when all is frozen over and I can't get any water out, I have to manually spray water from my bottle when I am stationary (which happens quite a lot on the M1!!!)
I now keep the windscreen wash solution bottle near my front door as I have to refill the screenwash tank every few days (and this takes 3/4 pots!)

Bring on the summer !

Red

You need a higher ratio of screenwash to water, stops it freezing.




YNWA

[GolfTi]

I've found coating with Rain-X on the windscreen has helped cut down on streaking and uses fewer schooshes to clear window

Thanks celtic

Good stuff that.
Don't know why I've not come across it before.

Had to try it - sad case that I am.
It improves visibility and therefore safety so I'm a fan.

[am1w]

I've found coating with Rain-X on the windscreen has helped cut down on streaking and uses fewer schooshes to clear window

Thanks celtic
Good stuff that.
Don't know why I've not come across it before.
Had to try it - sad case that I am.
It improves visibility and therefore safety so I'm a fan.

But do tell Autoglass if they have to fix a stone chip on your windscreen. The Rain-X has to be completely removed for the repair to be successful.


YNWA.

[GolfTi]

Thanks, good to know.

I love this forum, all these things I never knew.

 

[am1w]

Thanks, good to know.
I love this forum, all these things I never knew.
 

Me too.
I heard this on the LBC radio in an Autoglass advert around 2 months ago!

[p3asa]

Good luck with Rain X.  I remember putting it on my windscreen years ago and yes it helped the rain just bead off but the windscreen wipers dragged like hell so I eventually had to remove it.  It is great for the side windows though.

[GolfTi]

Good luck with Rain X.  I remember putting it on my windscreen years ago and yes it helped the rain just bead off but the windscreen wipers dragged like hell so I eventually had to remove it.  It is great for the side windows though.

Good info.
I'll keep the glass cut/polish just in case.

[NormanTheMad]

Anyone else with this problem?

Hi all. Have you tried a 10-20% mixture of glycol in the water? Should solve the problems