Front Windscreen Washer Jet Low Pressure.

[bigblock]

Had my Corolla serviced yesterday and I also pointed out that the offside washer jet was producing a very weak spray. Technician put an air line through and said that the jet nozzle was ok but suspects the 3 way valve may have a blockage. Service adviser says it should be a warranty job and has order a new part. If it isn't a warranty job the 'part' will cost £61 to replace. Looking on eBay a 3 way valve costs less than £10 so where is this £61 coming from I ask myself. Hopefully it will be under warranty and the service chap said it's only a 5 minute job when I return to get it fixed. I will ask to see the faulty 'part' if they charge me. Comments most welcome.

[Woofwoof]

Why would it not be under warranty?

[flash22]

Ultra common fault on a lot of Toyota's £61 quid prob includes 30 mins labour

[flash22]

2 minutes ago, Woofwoof said:

Why would it not be under warranty?

Wear and tear item ?

[Woofwoof]

1 minute ago, flash22 said:

Wear and tear item ?

Ever heard of that as routine maintenance?

[Geoff W]

Problems start if they say the blockage was your fault because of unapproved screen wash liquid.

[TonyHSD]

If we leave jokes on the side screen wash can be a nasty liquids especially those cheap supermarket ones. Been using Asda previously and once I noticed disgusting smell like old cheese or fungi, then I realised was coming from outside when I wash the windscreen, when I stopped the car I went to the Wiper Blades and put my head down and I was about to die. I pumped out all fluid, washed with water and vinegar mixture and bought some quality stuff , more expensive. Here what I use on regular basis in winter https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-500ml-Ultimate-Screenwash/dp/B0011DY91G/ref=sr_1_8?crid=CBIPH1A79W1R&keywords=german%2Bscreenwash&qid=1643221444&sprefix=Screen%2Bwash%2Bgerm%2Caps%2C1157&sr=8-8&th=1

Summer time I use the same one or these : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holts-HSCW0003A-Screen-125ml-Concentrate/dp/B07R74PZFH/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=screen+wash+holts&qid=1643221654&sr=8-7

both very good stuff. There was last year some German brand available concentrate blue in 1ltr bottle but can’t find it now. 👍

[bigblock]

1 hour ago, TonyHSD said:

If we leave jokes on the side screen wash can be a nasty liquids especially those cheap supermarket ones. Been using Asda previously and once I noticed disgusting smell like old cheese or fungi, then I realised was coming from outside when I wash the windscreen, when I stopped the car I went to the wiper blades and put my head down and I was about to die. I pumped out all fluid, washed with water and vinegar mixture and bought some quality stuff , more expensive. Here what I use on regular basis in winter https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-500ml-Ultimate-Screenwash/dp/B0011DY91G/ref=sr_1_8?crid=CBIPH1A79W1R&keywords=german%2Bscreenwash&qid=1643221444&sprefix=Screen%2Bwash%2Bgerm%2Caps%2C1157&sr=8-8&th=1

Summer time I use the same one or these : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holts-HSCW0003A-Screen-125ml-Concentrate/dp/B07R74PZFH/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=screen+wash+holts&qid=1643221654&sr=8-7

both very good stuff. There was last year some German brand available concentrate blue in 1ltr bottle but can’t find it now. 👍

I have been using Carplan All Season Concentrate for many years and have not had a problem with it what so ever. So I find it odd that it may have clogged the washer system on my corolla. Have not heard from dealer yet so will be interesting to see if I get a result in my favour regarding the warranty on this rather grey area. I don't get any nasty smells from using Carplan. Will see what Toyota have to say in due course.