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Screen wash not working - Citroen Xsara Picasso LX HDI 1997cc 2005 model?

Not worked since "the big freeze" - tried the usual, topped up screenwash, tried checking fuses (didn't look anything like fusebox diagram in handbook!). No visible splits in pipes (as much as I can see)
No sound when try to use (cannot hear motor trying to spray screenwash)
ANY advice appreciated????

Matt KD
January 2010

Citroen Citroen Xsara Picasso LX HDI Vehicles, Cars Citroen Xsara Hdi

Washer not working, no sound from the pump, cant find fuse 14 as someone suggested, Ive got a Y reg xsara picasso, bought a 10amp large fuse. Help!

Mr Place
May 2012

Fuse no;14 under the bonnet did the trick

jb
March 2012

Hi all. same problem on my wifes 2005 1.6i Exclsive. I have replaced Fuse 14 and a new pump, i then bought a AC tester( if thats the right terminology) and there no power getting to the pump for the front washer but rear still works fine.

any ideas would be greatfull.

Phil
May 2011

i changed my fuse and the back screen now working but not the front

mick
December 2010

exactly same problem - checked fuse 14, replaced it, rear washer now working - front washer NOT!!?? any other clues - apart from pump broken?

Will
February 2010

You can turn the book through 100 different positions and it will never look anything like what's actually under the bonnet.
But it's definitely no-14, red 10-amp.
Thankfully, you can just about make out the fuse number moulded into the blak plastic of the fuse-box.

Mike (Wokingham)
February 2010

had same problem. checked fuse box under bonnet and it is fuse 14 (10 amp) and that had blown.
fuse is mini or micro size and you need long nose pliers to remove it.
other citroen owners at work have same problem each year when it freezes

wolves66
February 2010

Sorry cant help, but I have the same problem with my 1.6i. Won't work since the freez.
Will watch this with interest.......

Ian
February 2010

It probably is a fuse - I think fuse no 14, from memory, but that's in the fusebox under the bonnet, your right hand side as you look into the engine bay.
It might look more like the picture if you turn the book round.

Nick Penfold
January 2010