Windscreen Washers Not Working

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Smart22186

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Okay, so I've not had the car long and have just noticed the windscreen washer is not working - I assume it's "pump related" as I get NO NOISE (no hum / no buzz /) from a pump.

I have done some digging on the site to see what I can find, unfortunately, most of the issues seem to be related to "blocked pipes or level sensors from back res to front res .. When I have the headlights on and do a wash (more than 4 washes) I still don't get any spray? I have checked the fuse in the footwell (number 38) no issues.

If the system had 1 pump I would assume that had failed .. but given it has a pump for lights and 1 for windscreen I'm a bit confused? Am I missing something? could there be another fuse? - I noticed in the handbook there is a reference to a washer transfer pump but again I assume this is the pump that moves the fluid from back to front so didn't explore that further

I'm yet to explore the driverside arch liner to see If I can physically see an issue or even see if the res contains a liquid?
 
Follow up question.. Given the front res has a level sensor which is designed to send a signal to the back pump to move water .. is it possible if the back pump has failed and not moving water to the front - the front could be "empty" and the sensor is deactivating the pump to prevent a "dry run" ? hence why I cant hear any pump noise?

In which case it could be a case of getting water to the front res (manually) to check level sensors ? would that work?
 
hi did anyone manage to fix the washer mine has packed up rear full front empty pumps working but no spray from wipers
 
The pump from the rear tank is activated by level sensor in front tank. Mine never worked from new! Remove front wheel and 2 screws on arch liner, pull off connector, short pins turn on washers and if you hear rear pump running that's your problem. Sensor pulls out, can be replaced easily.
 
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