Windscreen washer not working

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Re: Windscreen washer not working

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I had to mess with my washer pump wiring to get it working . It is earthed thru the stem switch so I ran a new power feed to the pump .........but , when I operate the washer switch all I get is the washer ....are the wipers supposed to also work or do you switch them on seperatly ?
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Re: Windscreen washer not working

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Washer switch just works…washers. None of this new fangled wipers at the same time and an extra wipe 30 seconds later to catch errant trickles…
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Re: Windscreen washer not working

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Thanks B@fink ,Im pleased I didnt muck round to long trying to figure that out . It was before I got some proper wiring diagrams (from a400mod .....thanks ).😊
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Re: Windscreen washer not working

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Hi all,
The windscreen washer is alive once again. It was simply the male spade connector on the side of the fuse box needing a good clean.

I had the mot on Friday and despite the car being unwelded and really solid, there was a small rust hole half way down the drivers side A post visible when you open the door. That was the only thing it failed on. It’s a really strange place to rust. Is that a known place they rust? It looks like I’ll need to get the door off to weld it.
Cheers again for all your suggestions on what to check.
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Re: Windscreen washer not working

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warriorsage wrote: Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:35 am The windscreen washer is alive once again. It was simply the male spade connector on the side of the fuse box needing a good clean.
Ner ner ne ner ner! Told you so. :xd:

But seriously, glad it was a simple fix for you and that even after all these years without a Capri, I can still remember some things. :whistle:
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Re: Windscreen washer not working

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It may be that the a pillar is well rusted inside and that hole is just the tip of the iceberg. A small usb flexi camera is a good way to see stuff like this . Cheap as chips on ebay
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