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Old 02-21-2014, 05:27 PM
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Default Weird windscreen washer problem

Since one of my (diesel) turbos was replaced my windscreen washers don't work if the bonnet is closed. With the bonnet opened just four inches or more they work fine! The washer motor can be heard running and the pipes aren't trapped even with the bonnet fully closed.

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Why not take it back?
 
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Old 02-21-2014, 05:42 PM
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Sure sounds like a pinched hose when closed. I do know the washer hose runs very close to the bonnet hinges.

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Sorry - my reply referred to the suggestion to include details of my car in my signature.
 
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Ah - and yes that's good, thanks. If it's a hassle taking it back just follow the pipe carefully and it more or less has to be kinked or squashed.
 
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