Couple of odd issues on the Super V8

[Davidqhog]

At the risk of commandeering this forum, there are a couple of odd ones on the new(ish) car.

The windscreen washers don't work. The pump is okay, the switch in the car is okay (the wipers do their 3 swipes) but no water. The pump doesn't run when the wipers sweep. The pipes aren't blocked.

Any ideas, anyone?

Best regards,

David Q

[J44EAG]

Some electronic interfacial issue perhaps. Corroded plugs and sockets or bad grounding are likely to be a prime cause for suspicion.

I`d initially be looking at the grounding points behind the front headlights. These are a notorious fail point. Go easy as you remove the nuts on the ali studs. Being ali, which could be well corroded, these studs snap off for a pastime. Have a new stainless steel bolt, washers and a nut to hand before you dismantle. At least you then have ready parts to repair if the stud snaps. See how you get on.

Mike

[Davidqhog]

Thanks Mike! I'll check them out. Are they behind the OS or NS headlamps?

Regards,

David Q

[J44EAG]

Both sides behind headlights. Also one somewhere in the region of the pollen filter box, near side rear of engine bay.

Mike

[PaulGover]

The windscreen washers don't work. The pump is okay, the switch in the car is okay (the wipers do their 3 swipes) but no water. The pump doesn't run when the wipers sweep. The pipes aren't blocked.

I had a similar problem caused by sludge in the washer bottle. You say the pump is OK but doesn't run, so it's probably not this, but if it could be, here's a writeup I did some time ago.

[Davidqhog]

Thanks Paul, I'll get a roundtoit at some point!