Headlight Washers Not Working

[Redsteve]

Hello guys.

I went to use my headlight washers a few days ago and realised they are not working. The car went through it's MOT a few weeks ago and they worked then as I was present when they were tested and saw them working.

I can hear the pump working when I press the wash button but no water is coming out of the jets, I know the headlights have to be switched on for the washers to work.

The windscreen washers work fine but I think they run off a different pump.

I assume the headlight washer pump works off the same reservoir as the windscreen washer pump, there is plenty of water in the tank.

When I try the headlight washers there is no puddle or leaks under the car (I thought it might be a split or detached pipe).

Do you have any ideas as to what to check next?

Thanks.

 

Steve. 

[ambermarine]

You are correct in your description of working parts and sequence ,I can only suggest the pump for the washers is faulty or the nozzles are blocked.

[MLW]

In summer, I run mine on just water to 'clear out the gunge'.

Try the old pin jiggle in the hole trick.