Low pressure windscreen washer

[GogCymru]

Hi all, The windscreen washer is producing low pressure and I'm not sure how to remove the bonnet cover to get to the pipes. It's got those plastic pins. The car is a 2007 is 220d.

[steveledzep]

Get a set of these. Great for many removal jobs without causing damage.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-In-Car-Radio-Door-Body-Clip-Panel-Trim-Dash-Audio-Plastic-Removal-Tool-Kit/163165216940?epid=2181134358&hash=item25fd67a0ac:g:kSYAAOSwVb5bVvex

[johnatg]

It's unlikely you need to get to the pipes. Have you tried clearing the jets with a pin?

[GogCymru]

Thanks, I have managed to get my hand to feel the devider and it's still intact. I've found a joint on the passenger side and used a compressor to blow through, it did kick out some grime but still low. I'll try to pop the washers out now and the other thing I can think of is that I may have put too much washer fluid to make it snotty. I've been on youtube 🤣

[GogCymru]

8 minutes ago, johnatg said:

It's unlikely you need to get to the pipes. Have you tried clearing the jets with a pin?

I've tried to use a needle, this is the first time I've had a car without being able to see the actual jet heads, it's got a plastic covering.

Edited August 19, 2018 by GogCymru
Sent a blank reply, one of the cats needed attention

[GogCymru]

Is this still too low? It's getting better so I think it was a combination of grime and too much washer concentrate. I'll post pictures of what I did in a bit. If you need to do this in future remember to operate washers for 15 seconds and allow 15 seconds cooldown otherwise you'll end up burning out the pump.

[GogCymru]

[GogCymru]

[GogCymru]

After repeating the needle and compressor method I've sorted it and the tank has had a flush.