Window washers not working

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G5 VWS
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Window washers not working

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Hi folks .

As heading my window washers have stopped working, when I pull the stalk to operate it nothing happens, the wipers don't even go for the 5/6 times, the rear doesn't work either. Just happened today, they worked perfectly before

Anyone have any ideas as what might be the issue,

Thanks in advance


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Re: Window washers not working

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Checked the obvious fuses first?

It could be a relay but both at the same time is unlikely?
Try different relays first but I think it could be the stalk is at fault, disconnect and clean up the terminals.


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G5 VWS
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Re: Window washers not working

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Yeah I checked the fuse its ok, well not blown anyway

Any idea What number relay it is?

I'll try that first then go about changing the stalk


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Re: Window washers not working

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Not off the top of my head and my cars are 20 miles away! They are listed in the Haynes though if you have one.


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Re: Window washers not working

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All sorted

Relay was fine. It's no72 if anyone ever needs to know.

It was the stalk. Took it off cleaned the contact put it back on and it works a treat.


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Re: Window washers not working

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Good news and easy fix. :good:


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1989 MK2 Alpine white Scala injection
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