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Washer fluid doesn't come out

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Old 10-27-2013, 07:01 PM
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Was curious if anyone had a similar issue with this. I noticed it started spraying the fluid in a very weak manner, eventually not coming out at all. Is it a pump that needs to be replaced? If so, is it a hard task to do?

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Old 10-27-2013, 09:26 PM
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Check and make sure the hoses are in good shape. I've had to replace mine recently. Also make sure the nozzles are not clogged with debris. I had to clear one on mine. You can use a sewing needle.

Latest problem on mine is the pump won't run but it's intermittent. Since yours is weak not dead I guess we can assume your pump is running.
 
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Old 10-28-2013, 03:53 AM
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I had the same problem, There's a rubber filter where the pump attaches to the reservoir bottle which was blocked. Easy to get to behind the wheel arch lining. Here's an article from the UK Jag forum with pictures describing it.
blocked washer bottle
 
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Old 11-02-2013, 09:08 AM
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Fezz, did you get this resolved? I had the same problem and eventually ended up replacing the nozzles on the hood. Not hard to do, but they cost about $32 bucks each on eBay.
 
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Old 11-02-2013, 09:49 AM
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Found this guy on ebay he sells the pair of nozzles for the hood for 30 bucks witree shipping.
02 03 04 05 06 07 Jaguar x Type Window Windshield Washer Nozzle Pair 2pcs WP05 | eBay
 
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Old 11-02-2013, 10:55 AM
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The rubber hose can get pinched by the black plastic at the base of the wind shield (cabin filter cover). When hood is closed the hose needs to be in the gap in the cover.
 
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Old 11-03-2013, 09:48 AM
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I had the same problem. I used a can of air to clear the nozzles and lines. Ended up the pump was bad so I replaced it with a universal pump.
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 06:30 PM
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I found out that one of the hoses are cracked at the connecting point. Evidence of fluid was found on the engine, so it was pretty easy to see. Thanks for the help guys.
 
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