djb2 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi guys I have a 2004 mk3 tdci. Great car for the money...love it to bits. One or two niggles but hey ho! One niggle I have is that the rear wash wipe appears to have no water when I press the button on the stalk. The wiper works but as I say ,no water. Any clues? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon whirlwind Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have exactly the same problem with my TDCI. I believe the front and back washers share the same bottle, and I have loads of water in it. I have tried to put a needle in the spray thing on the rear door, but still no joy? No idea what the problem could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 there is a common problem with the rear wash where the joint on the water supply line can split or come apart, this is situated behind the o/s side panel just behind where a rear passengers head would be, it might not be your problem but its a good place to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb2 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks Mintalkin. Spot on! Sure enough when I returned to the car there was a damp smell. I removed the panel at the back drivers side as you describe and found that the pipe had simply popped off. Simple fix. Simon. Perhaps you have a similar problem? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon whirlwind Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I have had this problem for over a year now, since I've had the car. I have just ignored the fact that the rear washer doesn't work. I'm sure I would have smelt damp by now, but will have a look anyway. I'll let you know how I got on later. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb2 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hi Simon, must be worth a look I suppose. Pop the plastic covers off and undo the screws. The panel comes away and the pipe is behind it. just wondered if you had the problem over a year how did you cope with the MOT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cragger89 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I will check mine shortly as this is the only gadget that needs attention now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon whirlwind Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hi All, Thanks for your help, as this was the only thing I had to sort out on the car now. Took the O/S panel off and yep the pipe had come away from the tee piece. Popped it back in and all sorted. Cheers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb2 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Simon, great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cragger89 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I sorted mine over the weekend. Wasn't the simple plug and play solution. My jet was actually blocked, nothing would resolve the block, so I've ordered a replacement but for the time being, drilled a hole using a 3mm bit through it so I can at least use the rear washer system properly! Thanks for the tips on where to find the pipework, though. It meant I could disconnect it where it usually falls off and test it was working, which it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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