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Windscreen washer not working - Peugeot 406?

The front and rear windscreen wash pump has stopped working on my 2001 406 HDi Estate, although the wipers do still operate when 'wash/wipe' switch is operated. Checked the fuses - all seem to be OK. Also checked water level(!)
Is there a relay I should be looking for, or any suggestions how to fix this?

Nick
December 2007

Peugeot Peugeot 406 Vehicles, Cars Washer Working Wash

Have the same problem. I can hear the pump working but nothing coming out the jet. Thought it might be frozen up but temperatures now above freezing. Does the jet on the tailgate come off so I can try and flush the pipes out?

Jon Gee
January 2017

I have the same sort of issue on my 406 hdi estate. Front washers and wipers work fine. Rear wiper works fine but rear washer doesn't work. Any body got any ideas how to sort this problem out ? Thanks

Mike Lewis
January 2016

If you can hear the pump then it is likely to be a blockage in one of the hoses or the spray jets. Have used pins, wire or needle in jets. For the hoses I usually blow this out using a powered tyre pump.
Current problem is that I'm blowing the blockage back into the washer tank so that the pipe gets blocked again soon afterwards.

David
January 2015

wd 40 theswitch control on the steering column they should work after that

ernest
May 2012

did anyone find the cause of this problem as I have the same

jonny
September 2011

its the swith/ stalk.. there terrible

jonny
September 2011

Hello Joe, I have exactly the same problem on my 406 HDi 2001. Wipers work fine but no wash. I've checked the pump and that's ok, so it must either be a relay (where is it?) or the switch. Have you got any further?
Pete

Peter Williams
January 2011

i have done above with pump and it works fine but washers still not working .wipers work fine even on auto so is there a relay somewhere as there is no clicking ??
my car is a 2001 saloon

joe
December 2010

check pump working, take out pump give it a 12v feed and earth supply. relay should be fine.

paul bridgman
December 2007