omj624p Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Hi All I've got an annoying issue with my fiesta mk5. It has bugged me for a while but recently it is becomnig dangerous. When I press the button to squirt my windows, can I stop the wipers from automatically wiping 3 times. Recently with the cold my washer jets are frozen (dispite adding more and more additive to it) So theres me plodding down the A1 every morning, and my windscreen gets covered with that grey crap that gets thrown up from the car in front. I press the button for water, and nothing comes out. But then the wipers go 3 times automatically and smear it everywhere. This makes it almost impossible for me to see, and I cant really pull over anywhere to deal with it. This has happened every day this week so far. If I was in my old escort I wouldnt have this issue. Drives me mad!!! So, can I do anything, or cut a wire, or anything, so that I can just squirt my windows and not have the wipers go? Thanks Steve
john_3.0s Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 yeah Id wire a separate switched feed directly (but fused) to your washer pump so you can wash only, you may need to relay switch the original wiring out though as it might back feed and run your wipers depending on the wiring. just try connecting a live from the bat to the washers under the bonet to see.
Stu_B Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 Same happened to me on the M5 this morning... couldn't see a thing
john_3.0s Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 the other option ofcourse is to fit heated washer jets like on my pick up - they work a treat
omj624p Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Posted January 9, 2009 I was hoping I could just snip a wire or something. But I do kinda like the idea of heated jets. They dont look difficult to fit either. Cheers Steve
Noodles Posted January 9, 2009 Report Posted January 9, 2009 I have the same prob in my mk5 i never used a solution in the water, so i though fook it why not. Now they work fine even when frozen. What gets me more is the drivers door keeps filling up with water!
Takeshi Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 Just run undiluted screen wash This happens on my Cappa, both the front and back resivoirs freeze up so bad that the pump doesn't even work
omj624p Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Posted January 10, 2009 Just run undiluted screen wash This happens on my Cappa, both the front and back resivoirs freeze up so bad that the pump doesn't even work Really? Isnt that bad for the paintwork?
FredTransit Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 How about taking the fuse out? Course the downside is the wipers won't work at all till you put it back.
Takeshi Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 Just run undiluted screen wash This happens on my Cappa, both the front and back resivoirs freeze up so bad that the pump doesn't even work Really? Isnt that bad for the paintwork? So long as you've polished/waxed the car, it'll be alright. Even says on the container sometimes to run undiluted if it gets really cold.
X-pack-Glyn Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 on my old transtit i fitted 21w bulbs beneath the washer jets and inside the mirrors.... instant heated mirrors and washer jets... total cost about 2 quid!
X-pack-Glyn Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 Same happened to me on the M5 this morning... couldn't see a thing M5 should have heated washer jets mate
Mugshot1968 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Posted January 10, 2009 Just move to Spain. It doesn't freeze much AND the roads are quiet. Policia Nacional are a right bunch though.
mk3cokebottle Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 Same happened to me on the M5 this morning... couldn't see a thing M5 should have heated washer jets mate m5 is a motorway
X-pack-Glyn Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 Same happened to me on the M5 this morning... couldn't see a thing M5 should have heated washer jets mate m5 is a motorway m5 is a BMW mate
Savvi Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 Go Old skool ............... get out and use a rag to clean the crap off
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