Hello all,

 

Recently developed a problem with the front windscreen washer. (04 Octavia Mk1)

 

My wife noticed the windscreen wipers stopped working so I identified a blown fuse, replaced it (20A fuse), and the windscreen wipers work fine.. until you try to squirt the windscreen washer. It works for about half a second (with liquid) before the fuse blows again.

 

Any ideas on where to look first or any advice if this has happened to anyone before?

 

Many thanks indeed!

Edited 22 July, 20241 yr by GordonBennett

I had an issue with the rear wiper working all the time unless the fuse was removed. However the fuse blew if I washed the rear screen.

The cause was eventually traced to the wiring for the washer pump getting trapped under the engine mounting when the timing belt had been changed by an incompetent garage.

Trapping and squashing the wiring harness created a short circuit.

I would suggest you remove the washer bottle and examine the washer pump wiring for any damage. 

 

Thanks for the info, I'll have a look tomorrow and report back!