Leak in passenger footwell when windscreen cleaner used

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Edward Brown

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• Sep 29, 2016

• #1

Hi, everytime I spray the windscreen the wiper fluid leaks not the passenger footwell. i presume the pipe is broken somewhere. is this easy to fix and how do I do it?? Any help would be much appreciated.

 

doriz

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• Sep 29, 2016

• #2

I have a similar problem when it rains, sounds like the gutter run off is draining into your foot well. Have a look behind the heater box int engine bay to see if there is corrosion or a hole.

Welcome BTW, maybe introduce ones self here

 

Flossie

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• Sep 29, 2016

• #3

Take grab handle, motor cover and dash top off. You can access all the washer tubing then.

 

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Edward Brown

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• Sep 29, 2016

• #4

Ok I will have a look. It only ever happens when wiper fluid is used and never when it rains though

 

Dippypud

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• Sep 29, 2016

• #5

Maybe a combination of washer pipe leak ...and a rusty hole or other orifice ... is making it enter the cabin ...

 

zeaphod

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• Sep 29, 2016

• #6

The windscreen washer fluid is piped from the engine bay through the bulkhead to close by the wiper motor. As above, remove the grab handle and wiper motor cover. You should then be able to see the hose and maybe the T piece where both washers (if you have 2) are plumbed from.