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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: bigegg on 19 March 2011, 16:45:38

Title: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: bigegg on 19 March 2011, 16:45:38
Just finishing off the pre-MOT checks on the MV6.
My windscreen washers aren't spraying water.

Is there a fuse for the pump?
Or is it likely to be a cable I've left unplugged when I've replaced the ABS ECU?
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: Sammo on 19 March 2011, 17:24:40
Hey, Last time I had an Issue with the washers not working on my Omega was due to the pump, If you can hear the pump running then it is more likely to be something like scale dislodged.
My previous Omega also has that issue, im not sure if its due the fact there is lack of filters in the Vauxhall washer systems,??
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: Andy B on 19 March 2011, 17:29:21
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im not sure if its due the fact there is lack of filters in the Vauxhall washer systems,??

How many filters do you want in a gallon of washer fluid?  ;) The pump fits to the bottle in a filter, it's this filter that gets sludged up due to cheap or lack of screen wash.  ;)

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152616577
 :y
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: ffcgary1 on 19 March 2011, 17:58:20
BIG EGG, remove the pump from the bottle and clean the filter that the pump pushes into. it is as simples as that mate. Happens from time to time if the fluid is too strong or just water. :y
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: bigegg on 19 March 2011, 18:23:51
will do.
Am at home now, and car is at work.

BUT:
It doesn't sound as tho the pump is running, hence my question about fuses/cables.

Does it have an auto cutout when the filter is blocked?
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: Andy B on 19 March 2011, 18:27:47
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will do.
Am at home now, and car is at work.

BUT:
It doesn't sound as tho the pump is running, hence my question about fuses/cables.

Does it have an auto cutout when the filter is blocked?

ffcgary's fix assumes that the pump is spinning but no water at the screen. The pump will be fused somewhere  :-/ no idea which fuse though ..... have you read the manual?  ::)  ;)
http://images.omegaowners.com/documents/UserGuides/OmegaOct2002.pdf  :y

above manual says fuse 3 which also feeds your wipers ............ you'd have noticed if your wipers didn't work.  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: bigegg on 19 March 2011, 18:36:29
I can't check until tomorrow, but after looking at the "cleaning filter" maintenance guide, linked above, I'm guessing I've unplugged the pump when I did the ABS ecu, because
I also removed the front grille (pre f/l) to give it a good clean at the same time.
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: bigegg on 19 March 2011, 18:37:09
oh yeah, my wipers work :.)

Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: RobG on 19 March 2011, 18:38:09
Stick 12V to the pump, if it`s knackered I`ve got one here :)
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: bigegg on 19 March 2011, 19:26:57
cheers robg - I might take you up on that after I check in the morning.

I am hoping it's only the wire thats come loose, or something easily fixable.
cos I need to get the car on the road before wednesday, cos that's when the MOT on the van runs out, and it gets crushed...
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: RobG on 19 March 2011, 19:28:09
If it is the pump knackered I can get it in the post Monday  :y
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: Peti on 21 March 2011, 10:51:39
Dear Friends

Could someone please tell me if the level sensor in windscreen washer fluid reservoir should be in
 - position "A"
See : http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/porosz23/A1-Empty-socircuitOPEN.jpg
and
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/porosz23/A2-Full-socircuitCLOSED.jpg

or

 - position "B" 
See:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/porosz23/B1-Empty-socircuitCLOSED.jpg
and
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/porosz23/B2-Full-socircuitOPEN.jpg


(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/porosz23/A1-Empty-socircuitOPEN.jpg)

(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/porosz23/A2-Full-socircuitCLOSED.jpg)

(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/porosz23/B1-Empty-socircuitCLOSED.jpg)

(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/porosz23/B2-Full-socircuitOPEN.jpg)
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: Andy B on 21 March 2011, 11:03:08
I've never needed to play, but would think postition A is correct.  ;)
Title: Re: Windscreen washer not working
Post by: RobG on 21 March 2011, 11:05:08
A