350 Newbie Darlington

[Strudul]

Well encountered first problem! Washers don't appear to work from stalk any ideas guys much appreciated.

Front and back?

[Soapsteruk1971]

Hi strud, yes appears both!

[Strudul]

Did they ever work for you? I believe they're run off separate pumps, so it would be strange if both pumps failed at the same time.

 

Can you hear anything when you try use them?

 

Also just to make sure, you are pushing the stick forward to use the rear washers and pulling it for the front?

 

Also check your headlight washers with the button if you have them.

 

Edit: Wow, fixed that spelling - didn't realise how bad it came out on my phone.

Edited November 28, 2016 by Strudul

[Soapsteruk1971]

I only picked the car up yesterday apparently they did work, read earlier thread reference separate pumps front and back, have checked fuse can't see anything in toward unless it's the relay under bonnet by the battery.

I do have headlight wash will have to check with someone else outside to see if can hear anything.

I will update on here if I discover anything.

 

[GMballistic]

Well encountered first problem! Washers don't appear to work from stalk any ideas guys much appreciated.

Quick copy & paste from a reply I wrote to another member....

 

There are various reasons why your front windscreen washers wouldn't work:

• Fuse gone (in which case your rear wouldn't work either as it's a shared fuse AFAIK).
  
• Washer motor pump gone (most likely in your case as you say you cannot hear the motor anymore).
  
• Blocked or disconnected pipe (if it's blocked you'd still hear the motor/disconnected then you'd see a puddle of screen wash eventually appear under the car).
  
• Blocked return valve (usually still get a dribble from the washer jets) or simply no screen wash in the reservoir (you've already checked that & topped up).
  

There are separate washer motor pumps for the front & rear windscreens fyi.

 

The pumps are both fixed to the washer reservoir located on the drivers side in the lower bumper section just in front of the wheel/tyre behind the wheel arch liner. If you cannot hear the motor running then it is most likely the pump motor has died imo.

 

I went through 1 front windscreen washer pump motor & two rear ones during my Zed ownership (fairly common especially as the 350's get older). It's a fairly simple job to replace them although it can get a little messy if you've a full reservoir of screen wash.

 

 

 

 

More info Soapster in these threads including links to other threads on the same subject, pump part numbers/prices and causes...

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/112174-screen-wash-not-working/

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/103676-washers/

 

Hope that helps.

[Soapsteruk1971]

Thanks GM think this will be a weekend job! Will order front pump as I suspect reading the Info from you all that's exactly what the culprit could be.

I shall keep you posted, thanks for the links.

[Ian]

[Soapsteruk1971]

Thanks Ian.

[DonCool]

Great to hear of another Zed coming to Darlo! Will keep an eye open for you.

 

I drive an '03 ginge so if you see one in or around Darlo it's probably me. (Have had it just over 3 years and am still absolutely loving it.)

[Superman001]

Welcome

[Soapsteruk1971]

Hi don/ Ian thanks guys, keep my eye out don silver 05 plate for me.

[Soapsteruk1971]

Well new washer pump has arrived! First job on the list for Saturday morning.

[Soapsteruk1971]

Washer pump replaced, no dramas all working now! Next job hatch struts ordered from Amazon.

[Soapsteruk1971]

Hatch struts now all done, new brakes and rear washer pump left to do!

[Naildialzed]

Hello & welcome

[Naildialzed]

Hello & welcome