Rear window washer.

[LCphil]

More on this. I opened up the back, got to the rear washer hose in the tool kit/jack panel on the DS and pulled out the non-return valve. The valve was gummy and I cleaned it but it still wasn't clear. I fishe out what I thought was debris to find it was a soft plastic disc with perferations in it. Stuffed the disc back in ant it worked. However, the washer still dribbled.

I took everything apart again to trace the hose to the washer jets and the hose from the valve to the jets was clogged. I eventually was able to clear it but it appears there may be another non-return valve because the hose was open only in one direction.

I have to wait for my new non-return valve to see if the problem's been fixed. I don't see how there could be a problem with the last section of hose since this area has never been dismantled and is in original condition.

 

[Elijah]

I just replaced my diverter valve with another from Dan, and now i get liquid leaking and dripping down around the drivers side rear bumper. looked up underneath and didn't see anything. looked in the jack panel area also and just wondering if I should tear into it and do the same thing phil has done. any ideas??

 

[IdahoDoug]

This thread makes me wonder if using the rear washer once in a while helps things last. I almost never use the rear washer, but will turn it on just to exercise it once or twice a year. It occurs to me that the fluid will break down with age and possibly go acidic or something and damage parts. Some have problems with it freezing, which could also be attributed to the old fluid in the line to the rear losing it's antifreeze properties due to age. When I cycle mine, I let the fluid run for 10 seconds or so to ensure I've cleared out the entire line to the rear for fresh fluid. Might be good PM for everyone.

DougM

 

[LCphil]

This thread makes me wonder if using the rear washer once in a while helps things last. I almost never use the rear washer, but will turn it on just to exercise it once or twice a year. It occurs to me that the fluid will break down with age and possibly go acidic or something and damage parts. Some have problems with it freezing, which could also be attributed to the old fluid in the line to the rear losing it's antifreeze properties due to age. When I cycle mine, I let the fluid run for 10 seconds or so to ensure I've cleared out the entire line to the rear for fresh fluid. Might be good PM for everyone.

DougM

I ordered the non-return valve but only received the straight joints which I installed, and now I have a health rear stream even a young man would be proud of.

I'll still try to locate the non-return valve.