dumb question about window washer

How do i get the window washers to operate? got a feeling the motor is dead or wiring issue but it could be me being dumb
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Push the wiper knob

If nothing happens then the switch/wiring/motor is dead, if you get a whirring sound but no water the bottle is empty or the tubes are blocked

What series yer got? On series 3 push the wiper switch, if it does not work check for 12v at pump if OK replace pump at around£7 on evil bay.

Actually, I should have asked what series you've got - my advice is for a series 3

is series 3. i thought itd be push or pull wiper knob. nothing happens though. il check it out. its had a replacement in past as there are two wiper pumps there along with some interesting wiring.
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My pump has to be primed, if it has run dry at any point i have to suck the fluid through the pump before it'll do anything... if that's the case try not to drink it... it tastes terrible!

The contact on your switch may be dirty...push hard and wiggle!

dominicbeesley said:

The contact on your switch may be dirty...push hard and wiggle!

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I think every series owner is doing this anyway. On any switch.
Sometimes the headlight doesnt switch off, but the dash light does. Or the blinkers dont come on. or the heater. every switch really... i'd be interested who was arsed enough replacing them. why do it properly if you can wiggle the living **** out of it

Try some of this Servisol Super 10 switch cleaning lubricant 701.100 UK Wholesale Buy from a leading uk wholesaler, importer and trade supplier
works for cleaning contacts and a quick spray when changing filaments (not bulbs as you put them in the ground) really helps.

Or do what I've done and wire it onto a nice new switch and use good connectors, just waiting for new pump to turn up now

Cleaned up contact on pump and hey presto it works.
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