I checked all the fuses, don't know which one was the one for the squirters so I checked all of them and none are blown, and I can't hear the motor running when I press the button, how much would a new motor be, is it hard to fit? and do you think the motor is the problem? or could it be something else

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FIESTA-MK6-MK7-WASHER-BOTTLE-AND-PUMP-/170521576103?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b3e0c2a7

on ebay at the moment are a few for the fiesta, simple to change and they should cost around £10/15 from your local car dismantler.

but i would check that the one you have at the moment is ok before replacing it with another first.

you said you checked all the fuses did you check both fuse boxes? usually one in the engine bay and one inside the car.

is the rear washer not working either? i would check the motor with a seperate supply from the battery first.

could be

1 the motor is dead.

2 the fuse is blown.

3 the control stalk on the steering wheel is broken (yes it does happen on occasion)

4 the wiring to the motor is defective.

have you access to a multi meter? you could check the fuses quicker with that(continuity test) and then do a voltage test at the motor end to see if voltage is going to the motor itself.

The pump is just about accessible from underneath the bumper and just pulls off from the bottle (might be worth jacking the front of the car up a little).

You should be able to disconnect the hoses and cable connector easily enough but the cable might be a bit awkward to get at to check for voltage.

Washer motor fuse appears to be shared with front wiper motor so if that's working fuse it ok F46

Motor is probably seized or has something stuck in the impeller, you might be able to free it up.

The pump is just about accessible from underneath the bumper and just pulls off from the bottle (might be worth jacking the front of the car up a little).

You should be able to disconnect the hoses and cable connector easily enough but the cable might be a bit awkward to get at to check for voltage.

Washer motor fuse appears to be shared with front wiper motor so if that's working fuse it ok F46

Motor is probably seized or has something stuck in the impeller, you might be able to free it up.

I didn't see any fuses labled the number 46, so am I looking at the wrong fuse box? I was looking at the one behind glove compartment, so the other fusebox is under the engine lid? and is the fuse im looking for a number 46 then?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FIESTA-MK6-MK7-WASHER-BOTTLE-AND-PUMP-/170521576103?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b3e0c2a7

on ebay at the moment are a few for the fiesta, simple to change and they should cost around £10/15 from your local car dismantler.

but i would check that the one you have at the moment is ok before replacing it with another first.

you said you checked all the fuses did you check both fuse boxes? usually one in the engine bay and one inside the car.

is the rear washer not working either? i would check the motor with a seperate supply from the battery first.

could be

1 the motor is dead.

2 the fuse is blown.

3 the control stalk on the steering wheel is broken (yes it does happen on occasion)

4 the wiring to the motor is defective.

have you access to a multi meter? you could check the fuses quicker with that(continuity test) and then do a voltage test at the motor end to see if voltage is going to the motor itself.

I don't have a multi meter or any idea how to test if it is broken or not, will a garage charge me if I ask them to test it? also roughly, what is the max ammount this could cost me if it were another problem like the wiring ...

I didn't see any fuses labled the number 46, so am I looking at the wrong fuse box? I was looking at the one behind glove compartment, so the other fusebox is under the engine lid? and is the fuse im looking for a number 46 then?

You do have a mk6 fiesta right ?

Fuse numbers are on label on the back of the glovebox, fuse F46 is bottom row third from the left... 20A (behind the glove box). Don't confuse fuse number with fuse current rating

But as I said earlier that fuse also works the front wipers so if they are working the fuse is ok.

If you don't have or know how to use a multimeter your best bet would be to find a neighbour or friend who has one or try a local garage/workshop... Its highly likely to be the motor/pump so if you remove it from the car first it is quite straight forward to check.

Good luck, if you were near East London I'd do it for you.

I don't have a multi meter or any idea how to test if it is broken or not, will a garage charge me if I ask them to test it? also roughly, what is the max ammount this could cost me if it were another problem like the wiring ...

buy a cheap one from ebay or your local motorfactor you should pay around £4/5 for one.

example

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DURATOOL-DIGITAL-MULTIMETER-NEW-BOXED-LEADS-BATTERY-/220637814812?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_SpecialistRadioEquipment_SM&hash=item335f09e01c

switch the meter to DC (direct current this is the voltage you will get from any battery as opposed to AC which is alternating current which is what you will have from a household socket.)

display should include 2 zoros and a decimal point .eg 00.0

touch the red probe to the live wire on the motor and the black probe to the negative wire.

operate the switch or get someone else to do it for you if you have short arms..lol

if there is 12.0 or more at the motor wires then the switch and fuse is ok.

if there is no voltage at the motor then first check the fuse with continuity and if thats ok it is possibly the control arm on the steering wheel.

handy to have one to check continuity as well with the wiring.(continuity is when there is no break in the wire..the diplay should go to zero from 1) you can also check the fuses with one without removing them from the fuse box.

where are you based ?might be someone local to you to lend a hand.

garages are not cheap and depending on the time taken to diagnose the problem and the fault could cost you anything from £25 for an hours labour up to £150 or more depending on the fault

as said earlier could just be a simple fault

control arm on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Fiesta-MK6-7-Window-Wiper-Arm-/280538133334?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4151603356

buy a cheap one from ebay or your local motorfactor you should pay around £4/5 for one.

example

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DURATOOL-DIGITAL-MULTIMETER-NEW-BOXED-LEADS-BATTERY-/220637814812?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_SpecialistRadioEquipment_SM&hash=item335f09e01c

switch the meter to DC (direct current this is the voltage you will get from any battery as opposed to AC which is alternating current which is what you will have from a household socket.)

display should include 2 zoros and a decimal point .eg 00.0

touch the red probe to the live wire on the motor and the black probe to the negative wire.

operate the switch or get someone else to do it for you if you have short arms..lol

if there is 12.0 or more at the motor wires then the switch and fuse is ok.

if there is no voltage at the motor then first check the fuse with continuity and if thats ok it is possibly the control arm on the steering wheel.

handy to have one to check continuity as well with the wiring.(continuity is when there is no break in the wire..the diplay should go to zero from 1) you can also check the fuses with one without removing them from the fuse box.

where are you based ?might be someone local to you to lend a hand.

garages are not cheap and depending on the time taken to diagnose the problem and the fault could cost you anything from £25 for an hours labour up to £150 or more depending on the fault

as said earlier could just be a simple fault

control arm on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Fiesta-MK6-7-Window-Wiper-Arm-/280538133334?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4151603356

Right, i'll get one of those and give it a go, not an urgent matter since the weather is good right now, but i'll try my best, I really appreciate the help and fast responses :)

You do have a mk6 fiesta right ?

Fuse numbers are on label on the back of the glovebox, fuse F46 is bottom row third from the right... 20A (behind the glove box). Don't confuse fuse number with fuse current rating

But as I said earlier that fuse also works the front wipers so if they are working the fuse is ok.

If you don't have or know how to use a multimeter your best bet would be to find a neighbour or friend who has one or try a local garage/workshop... Its highly likely to be the motor/pump so if you remove it from the car first it is quite straight forward to check.

Good luck, if you were near East London I'd do it for you.

2005 fiesta flame, I think it's a mk6 and i'm in the watford area if you know where that is?

Right, i'll get one of those and give it a go, not an urgent matter since the weather is good right now, but i'll try my best, I really appreciate the help and fast responses :)

For the record, it's an offence to drive a car with the windsceen washers not working, and that includes running out of water. It's also probably the simplest way to fail an MOT test.

Have you checked if the pipe has come off the outlet from the pump? It was a common problem on other Fords I've owned. If so, warm up the pipe in a mug of hot water to soften it, push it back onto the outlet, and then secure it with a small nylon cable tie.

have u checked there is actually water in there :P

For the record, it's an offence to drive a car with the windsceen washers not working, and that includes running out of water. It's also probably the simplest way to fail an MOT test.

Have you checked if the pipe has come off the outlet from the pump? It was a common problem on other Fords I've owned. If so, warm up the pipe in a mug of hot water to soften it, push it back onto the outlet, and then secure it with a small nylon cable tie.

What pipe, I wouldn't know where to look for it, so you'll have to explain it in stupid text for me :)

have u checked there is actually water in there :P

Yes lol