Windscreen washer problems

aj1990 · Jul 14th, 2022, 20:37

I’ve got a 2012 V70 and have recently been experiencing intermittent issues with my windscreen washers. When I pull the stalk to clean my windscreen, nothing comes out of the front washers but it comes out of the back, although the front wipers will move. It is occurring more frequently so need to get it sorted asap. Any help appreciated.

XC70Virgin · Jul 14th, 2022, 21:25

Remove nearside front wheel and arch liner. Check the bottle and all the pipes and connectors. To get at it fully you'll need to remove the bumper unfortunately.

griston64 · Jul 14th, 2022, 22:35

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Originally Posted by XC70Virgin

Remove nearside front wheel and arch liner. Check the bottle and all the pipes and connectors. To get at it fully you'll need to remove the bumper unfortunately.

The filter will be blocked. You can do it without removing the bumper. Wheel off and liner out and remove some screws below bumper.

rickmethven · Jul 15th, 2022, 08:58

Similar issue for me, I took off the "T" and "L" connectors and pulled out the little spring valve to clean. restored some spray but still weak. Bought two new connectors from volvo and replacements are straight through, no valve? Will this have an effect on anything else?

Mudpiedenim · Nov 28th, 2022, 16:03

Hi Rick
Can you tell me where these delivery valves are located. Which wheel arch or are they under the bonnet?

Thanks in advance.

monkeh · Dec 3rd, 2022, 16:26

They double up as hose connectors, One will be between the bonnet and the car, The other will tee off going to the other washer.
It's advisable to be really careful with the Tee as there is a little diaphragm plus spring in you can tear. I used a small piece of stiff gardeners wire to clear out the straight piece. Compressed air to clear out the nozzles (blowing from the jet back).

Jul 14th, 2022, 20:37	#1
aj1990 New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2022 11:51 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Barnsley	Windscreen washer problems I’ve got a 2012 V70 and have recently been experiencing intermittent issues with my windscreen washers. When I pull the stalk to clean my windscreen, nothing comes out of the front washers but it comes out of the back, although the front wipers will move. It is occurring more frequently so need to get it sorted asap. Any help appreciated.

Jul 14th, 2022, 21:25	#2
XC70Virgin Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 21:02 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Newry	Remove nearside front wheel and arch liner. Check the bottle and all the pipes and connectors. To get at it fully you'll need to remove the bumper unfortunately. __________________ Feb 2010 XC70 SE Lux in White. T6.

Dec 3rd, 2022, 16:26	#6
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Jul 6th, 2024 01:00 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	They double up as hose connectors, One will be between the bonnet and the car, The other will tee off going to the other washer. It's advisable to be really careful with the Tee as there is a little diaphragm plus spring in you can tear. I used a small piece of stiff gardeners wire to clear out the straight piece. Compressed air to clear out the nozzles (blowing from the jet back). __________________ 'Designed by a computer, built by a robot, and driven by a f***ing nutter' '09 XC70 SE - 2" lift, D5 225bhp, poverty spec '18 V60 Twin Engine R Design - 290bhp

Jul 15th, 2022, 08:58	#4
rickmethven 2010 V70 2.4 Manual Last Online: Jul 1st, 2024 11:03 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth	Similar issue for me, I took off the "T" and "L" connectors and pulled out the little spring valve to clean. restored some spray but still weak. Bought two new connectors from volvo and replacements are straight through, no valve? Will this have an effect on anything else?

Nov 28th, 2022, 16:03	#5
Mudpiedenim New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2023 11:10 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Dublin	Hi Rick Can you tell me where these delivery valves are located. Which wheel arch or are they under the bonnet? Thanks in advance.

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