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Replace a Spare part Windscreen washer reservoir – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Windscreen washer reservoir
Malfunctions of windshield washer reservoir
mechanical damage to the body or the cap
clogging of filter cartridge
inside contamination
wear or loosening of mountings
Signs of windshield washer reservoir malfunctions
liquid is delivered on windscreen with low pressure or is not delivered at all with an operating motor
traces of washer fluid on the part surface
low level of washer
background noise in the left side of the hood and in the front left fender area
Causes of windshield washer reservoir malfunctions
usage of low quality washer
usage of regular water instead of special liquid during winter season
force impact
low temperature impact
installment of a low quality part
Diagnostics
There is no need to visit a service station for a windshield washer reservoir diagnostics. You can examine it on your own and identify damages and contaminations. For assessing the filter state, it is necessary to disconect the motor, after you have removed a terminal from the battery, wires and drained the reservoir. Presence of leakage on the tank body upper part stands for the cap tightness violation. Be sure to check the mounting bolts tightness.
A windshield washer reservoir has no certain service life period. Replacement is required in case of any mechanical damages and wear.
Repair of windshield washer reservoir
Repairs are the filter element replacement, which situates under the motor. To do this, first disconnect all the wires, then remove the motor and empty the tank. Replace the filter, if it is damaged, or wash it with water and place it back.
Freezing of the tank and the liquid inside is a common problem. It is possible to solve this malfunction by pouring warm water into it, but very carefully so that the tank does not crack.
Replacement of windshield washer reservoir
For windshield washer reservoir replacement you will need:
take off the terminals from the battery
disconnect wires and tubes from the motor
disconnect the fluid level sensor
unscrew the fastening bolts
remove the reservoir and install a new part in its place
pour fluid into the tank
If the reservoir is situated in a hard-to-reach place and you need to take off a wheel and a fender for its replacement, then contact a service station.
