Wiper fluid does not work..

[BlackB6]

Bought the car with this problem. My windshield wiper fluid device is not working. Fluid is full, and when I try working it, I hear no motor or anything. Anyone experience the same problem? What parts do I need to fix the problem? Any help would be great, thanks..

[T0M3K]

Check fuses first, then maybe your pump is bad.

[ryannorthcott]

ahh same problem!

just started though the other day...

sorry i have no advice

[old guy]

Check fuse #37. It is probably blown. Replace it with a 30amp fuse as per an Audi TSB from several years ago.

[KPC1.8TQuat]

Check fuse #37. It is probably blown. Replace it with a 30amp fuse as per an Audi TSB from several years ago.

Ah yes, I was just going to ask this today. I keep blowing fuse #37, and have been replacing with a 15 amp fuse because that is what was in there origionaly. So, 30 amp is fine for #37?

[old guy]

Ah yes, I was just going to ask this today. I keep blowing fuse #37, and have been replacing with a 15 amp fuse because that is what was in there origionaly. So, 30 amp is fine for #37?

Yes. I just confirmed it in the Bentley. It clearly states to use a 30amp fuse in position #37.

(TSB 92-05-02) Headlight Washers Inoperative June 16, 2005

[JMRQuattro]

I have this same problem too. PITB driving up and down the mountain, i gotta keep windex and towels on me so i can stop to clean my windshield every so often.

[heateris]

the # 37 fuse blows when the headlight washers are frozen shut, thus killing the washer system.

[JMRQuattro]

I read somewhere if you turn the power on, but don't start the car, and try to use your windshield wiper fluid, if you listen for the pump and you can hear it you probably have a clog. I guess if the fuse goes out the pump won't run.

[A6.S-line]

I had the same problem on NYE, turns out whatever fluid was in the reservoir from before wasn't winterized, so it had frozen in the pipes. Was working again the next afternoon....

[B6JoeS4]

i have the same problem and its not the fuse as i have replaced them many times. so i have no clue what to do now

[JMRQuattro]

i have the same problem and its not the fuse as i have replaced them many times. so i have no clue what to do now

check for a clog

[B6JoeS4]

but everything including the winshield and headlight washers dont work. i can even hear the pumps running

[JMRQuattro]

but everything including the winshield and headlight washers dont work. i can even hear the pumps running

If you can hear the pump running then it should be a clog from my understanding. Cause if you hear the pump that means the fuse is ok because the fuse controls the pump. At least that's what i found online.

[KPC1.8TQuat]

the # 37 fuse blows when the headlight washers are frozen shut, thus killing the washer system.

I don't think my headlight washers have ever worked.

[gotboost]

same problem here, just started a few weeks ago

[ziggituning]

you have a few possible things, as Old Guy said the fuse is the first, replace with a 30amp, if you have a test light see t there is power at the fuse in case you have a break in the line (just in case).

Then if the fluid may be suspect and frozen in the system they make sure the car in put in a warm place and see if this cures the issue.

if not you can remove the drivers side headlight and get access to the 2 pump motors, one with smaller gauge wires is the one pumping to the hood, the other is for the bumper. Take your test light and a friend and see if you have power when you try and activate the pumps, if you have power and hear nothing the pumps may be seized or burnt, replace and then all should be OK.

if you have no power then the wires may be damaged somewhere.

I have seen pumps seize up if they were not used for a long time, or just bad luck. Hope this helps.

I unplugged the pump to the bum per to avoid the frozen bumper washer situation alltogether, plus I hated flooding my light with all that fluid.

good luck.

[B6JoeS4]

If you can hear the pump running then it should be a clog from my understanding. Cause if you hear the pump that means the fuse is ok because the fuse controls the pump. At least that's what i found online.

i meant i CANT hear the pumps running

[JMRQuattro]

i meant i CANT hear the pumps running

Oh, well then it's probably either your pump or the fuse.

[BRSox307]

#37 is a 20amp in my manual

[ziggituning]

you have a few possible things, as Old Guy said the fuse is the first, replace with a 30amp, if you have a test light see t there is power at the fuse in case you have a break in the line (just in case).

Then if the fluid may be suspect and frozen in the system they make sure the car in put in a warm place and see if this cures the issue.

if not you can remove the drivers side headlight and get access to the 2 pump motors, one with smaller gauge wires is the one pumping to the hood, the other is for the bumper. Take your test light and a friend and see if you have power when you try and activate the pumps, if you have power and hear nothing the pumps may be seized or burnt, replace and then all should be OK.

if you have no power then the wires may be damaged somewhere.

I have seen pumps seize up if they were not used for a long time, or just bad luck. Hope this helps.

I unplugged the pump to the bum per to avoid the frozen bumper washer situation alltogether, plus I hated flooding my light with all that fluid.

good luck.

never mind your manual, there is a service bulitin on this, so just go 30amp, as for the rest look at the above text.

[ryannorthcott]

just replaced the fuse now and it works like a charm.

thanks guys!

and to think i was gonna take it in to a mechanic...

[B6JoeS4]

Oh, well then it's probably either your pump or the fuse.

i cant hear either of the pumps ruinning. i doubt that both are shot. i have replaced the fuse many times. i might end up just taking it to renn art

[kneel]

The 30 amp fuse isn't working on mine. Just keeps blowing. What could be the problem. The headlight ones don't work, could they be fucking everything up?

[JMRQuattro]

Joe:
Maybe they got unplugged. I just found out today that mine got unplugged and that's why they don't work. The previous owner disconnected them for some reason.

[B6JoeS4]

so somehow someone or something unplugged my headlamp and winshield washer pumps? doubt it. i am the only one who works on the car.
they allways worked and then one day, they just stopped working.
is there a wiring harness that leads to both of the pumps?

[JMRQuattro]

so somehow someone or something unplugged my headlamp and winshield washer pumps? doubt it. i am the only one who works on the car.
they allways worked and then one day, they just stopped working.
is there a wiring harness that leads to both of the pumps?

haha i didn't know that they had previously worked for you. But i have no idea. I'm out of ideas. Maybe it's just a coincidence that both pumps with out at the same time or something haha. Really don't know what else to tell you. Cause if you replaced the fuse, and still nothing, and the pumps don't operate you probably don't have a clog. And they're obviously plugged in. So i'm just gonna go with your pumps went out. That really seems like all that's left

[gotboost]

well my fuse was also blown, changed it out with a 30amp, and now works fine, thanks for this thread

[heateris]

well my fuse was also blown, changed it out with a 30amp, and now works fine, thanks for this thread

good. the headlight washers only spray when the headlights are on. i you get winter weather try to clean off your front bumper.