Martin
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| Windscreen Washers (Front and Rear) Stop Working |
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- Classification
- Electrical
- Problem
- The front and rear windscreen washers fail to operate. Fuse 11 has blown.
- Affected vehicles
- All, and Range Rover Sport
- Reported
- 31st December 2005 by Coffeecup in post 35405
- Reported Cases
- Several
- Occurs
- When washers operated in cold weather, possibly related to frozen washer fluid overloading the pump(s)
- Submitted to dealer network
- Yes
- Dealer Response
- See fix/solution
- Submitted to LR Customer Services
- ?
- LR CS Response Reported
- None
- Fix/Solution
- Replace Fuse 11 (10A Mini Fuse).
Update 7th Jan 2006 (steveho, post 35405): Official fix is to replace the 10A fuse with a 15A one - technical service bulletin to to be issued to dealers soon.
- Other Comments
- None
Last edited by Martin on 7th Jan 2006 8:39 pm. Edited 2 times in total
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Martin
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Location: Hook Norton
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Updated with official fix 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 7th Jan 2006 8:24 pm |
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GRAN ROBLE
Member Since: 07 Feb 2006
Location: Madrid, ESPA
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Thanks.
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| 7th Feb 2006 3:34 pm |
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Charleswall1899
Member Since: 13 Feb 2006
Location: Stratford upon Avon
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Mine went today, so thought I would change it myself.
Tight space to get into, but unable to gain access to spare fuses due to 2 wiring looms in the way.
Time to see dealer! New Defender Deposit paid 12/17:-) Lookin forward to Dec 2018.
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| 2nd Mar 2006 7:09 pm |
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shawn
Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
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regards wiper faults, my rear wiper only gets half way across sometimes and stops i have to keep turning it on and off to get it to do a full cycle then is seems ok, the thing is it doesn't always do it
shawn bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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| 2nd Mar 2006 9:16 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Shawn, sounds like bad slip contacts within the motor / gearbox... trip to dealer on the cards 
BTW, have you 'moved on' from Hunters?
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| 2nd Mar 2006 9:22 pm |
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Charleswall1899
Member Since: 13 Feb 2006
Location: Stratford upon Avon
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I think this is due too the road dirt getting into the elbow of the arm. I have had the same problem.
Clean it with water then WD40 and the blade will flex with its movment over the rear window, and will not stick.
Trust me it works. New Defender Deposit paid 12/17:-) Lookin forward to Dec 2018.
2015 Disco HSE Grey
2011 Disco HSE Black
Stag
2015 Defender Commercial
Lotus Elite JPS
Two Fergies grey and a red.
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| 2nd Mar 2006 9:22 pm |
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shawn
Member Since: 23 Aug 2005
Location: At the top of the hill
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10forcash wrote:Shawn, sounds like bad slip contacts within the motor / gearbox... trip to dealer on the cards
BTW, have you 'moved on' from Hunters?
tfc
i still use hunters the d3 is in for some warrenty issues next week so will get them to have a look
shawn bali blue disco 4 with rear dvd's, privacy glass, pre heat system, heated steering wheel, full size spare, piano black trim, ipod cable, 20 inch wheels and i love it loads more than my TDV8 RRS, KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke for the real off road stuff
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| 2nd Mar 2006 9:30 pm |
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gavmurray
Member Since: 15 Nov 2005
Location: Peterborough
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Mine went the other day. Replaced the fuse and all ok. Could not get to the spare fuse using the provided extraction tool. Had to use long nosed pliars. Not a good place for spare fuses...
Also have the same issue with the rear wiper as others have had. One side of the wiper not lying flat against glass due to dirt in the hinge. Would suggest more spring in the wiper. Gavin.
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| 10th Mar 2006 1:54 pm |
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LRA TECH
Member Since: 23 Oct 2008
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Upgrade to 15amp.
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| 28th Oct 2008 4:43 pm |
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DG
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| Re: Windscreen Washers (Front and Rear) Stop Working |
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Martin wrote:Update 7th Jan 2006 (steveho, post 35405): Official fix is to replace the 10A fuse with a 15A one - technical service bulletin to to be issued to dealers soon.
Keep up chap 
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skillie
Member Since: 06 Apr 2010
Location: Cork
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my windscreen washers aren't working even though the pump can be heard to be running and the resevoir is full. i took out the plastic inline jobbies under the bonnet just before the washer jets and water comes out but barely. could these little units (i think they create back pressure) be stuffed or is the pump on the way out and not generating enough pressure? thanks
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| 6th Apr 2010 8:46 pm |
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Durrus
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Kildare
Posts: 7
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My front and rear washer pump(s) have stopped working. I've tried changing the fuse, without success. I attempted to change fuse 11, as suggested. However, slot11 is empty on my car - fuse 12 is the one used for the washer.
Interestingly, the headlamp washers work fine.
Any ideas? 06 Tonga Green TDV6 HSE
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| 11th Apr 2010 3:13 pm |
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Dylan
Member Since: 18 Aug 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 8
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I have this same problem. The fuse has not blown and I have now replaced it with a 15 amp one, but neither the front or rear washer is working, the headlights do wash. does anyone have any advice please.
I have filled the car with ready mixed washer fluid so originally thought this was too weak for the temperature, it has been mild for a couple of days now so this should not be affecting it.
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| 28th Dec 2010 1:53 pm |
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Gareth
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Location: Bramhall
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Do you hear the washer motor runninmg when you press the button? (ignition on of course). If not, the possibly you fitted a dud fuse, or the motor is burnt out.
If you do hear the motor running but no water is coming out, you need to check the pipes/jets/non return valves for blockages.
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| 28th Dec 2010 1:58 pm |
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