ug45cwb Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hi all, my washer jet motor seems to have given up again. I only replaced this about a year ago. I think what happens is the no return valve gets blocked (which I have replaced 4 or 5 times) then the motor burns out trying to force water into the blocked tube. Has anyone else experienced this? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Windscreen or lights not working? (or both?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ug45cwb Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 The lights are fine, never had a problem with them. Just the wiper jets (front and rear) not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Chris, PM sent so give me a call when your free mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Yep, mine have packed in as well - and its drizzling today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 When I use the windscreen washers - no noise, no water, no nothing apart from wipers moving so assumed motor had gone. However, the back one is working - do they run off the same motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 When I use the windscreen washers - no noise, no water, no nothing apart from wipers moving so assumed motor had gone. However, the back one is working - do they run off the same motor? Exactly the same issue with mine, so would like to know as well before i replace stuff that isn't broken. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 My rear one has stopped working, just as the lovely British weather appears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 +1. Very annoying. Can someone suggest the fault / fix cos im going to Abbey on sat, id rather fix is myself for free if at all poss..... ....... Maybe its viral, seems to be happening all at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I pm'd Alex and apparently it's different motors for front and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Do not even get me started about these 8loody motor's I love everything about the 350z, even when it rains and dribbles in when the drivers window is down not a problem but this is the only big pain in the arse thing I cannot resolve . I have replaced the front motor twice and the rear once and again mine have stopped working 6 month's ago due to not being used enough how rubbish is this. I am a expert at changing the pumps and can do it in 5 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 agreed i think the non return valve gets stuck so the pump can't pump and burns out, i've now removed the valve and they work so much better without it just used a 2" piece of copper brake pipe to join the pipes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Where is the non return valve (rear) guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 for the front jets it's under the brake fluid cover, remove that and u should see a small white valve it's just under the plastic near the windscreen no idea where the back one is tho **edit** didn't read properly, you need the rear location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I am a expert at changing the pumps and can do it in 5 minutes Would you mind pm'ing me some instructions as I'm going to buy a motor off Alex and try to do it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ug45cwb Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Got mine sorted now. They aren't that hard to change, don't know how you could do it without taking the wheel off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Got mine sorted now. They aren't that hard to change, don't know how you could do it without taking the wheel off though. Easy, with the wheel on the plastic liner/cover bends behind the wheel enabling you to get to the pumps, yes a little tight but can be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Anyone? for the front jets it's under the brake fluid cover, remove that and u should see a small white valve it's just under the plastic near the windscreen no idea where the back one is tho **edit** didn't read properly, you need the rear location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 guess he'll know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ug45cwb Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Don't think the rear one has a non return valve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 This thread seems to indicate that it's in the tailgate somewhere,:- viewtopic.php?f=10&t=53535 that would seem to make sense, think I might have the trim off and find out. EDIT Found the little bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 My rear washer has never worked, doesn't really cause me any issues and I drive the Zed in rain / snow etc.... I have even considered taking the rear wiper off completely as I don't think I have ever used it really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 This thread seems to indicate that it's in the tailgate somewhere,:- viewtopic.php?f=10&t=53535 that would seem to make sense, think I might have the trim off and find out. EDIT Found the little bugger nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 A update of my washer motor experience viewtopic.php?f=10&t=60328 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 agreed i think the non return valve gets stuck so the pump can't pump and burns out, i've now removed the valve and they work so much better without it just used a 2" piece of copper brake pipe to join the pipes together. Had the same sort of issue as the washers where becoming rather poor.I removed the non return valve ,drilled through it and refitted.Works a treat now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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