Washer Jets Not Working

[Ozzy1977]

Our mk2 galaxy 2.3 washers jets have stoped working, when activated a solenoid clicks and the door open warning lamp lights. Any ideas?

[Ozzy1977]

Anyone encountered this before?

[BrianH]

Have a poke about in the boot wiring gaiter - its an odd combination if it is that, but lots of electrical gremlins stem from there.

 

I'd suspect maybe a problem with the stalk unit otherwise. I've known broken wires in the boot to cause the dashboard light up when the brake pedal is pressed.

 

Other thing you could rule out is the pump - either check for voltage with a multimeter with the lever operated, or disconnect it and put 12v across it to see if it does anything.

 

Is this front, rear or both screens?

[Ozzy1977]

its the front squirters, the rear wipers have stopped working now too

[BrianH]

its the front squirters, the rear wipers have stopped working now too

 

I'd have said you have a problem with the stalk then given you have 2 faults now unless you haven't looked at the boot door wiring. You may be able to cure it with some contact cleaner if you can get any into it if its the stalk. If you can find the pinout of it you should be able to test with a multimeter, the alternative would be to replace it to see if it helps.

 

It may be worth taking the cowling off first and checking the plug is properly plugged in/unplug and reseat it as a first step if the boot wiring is ok (which given its a Galaxy is unlikely!) The door open bit makes me think its more likely to be shorted wires in the boot personally.