Rear wash/wipe

GnatG · 20-11-2007, 15:38

Quick question - is the rear washer jet meant to follow the wiper sweep, or should it spray water vertically only (as it does on my Polo)? SWMBO's fabia washer jet seems to be rotating to follow the wiper sweep....could be another trip to the dealers i fear.

fletch555 · 20-11-2007, 15:44

Mine just sprays vertically.

ap0gee · 20-11-2007, 15:47

The nozzle is a push-fit only and should spray vertically. Push it down carefully with a flat blade through the 'spray slot', or carefully unclip the plastic cover bit and push the nozzle in with a suitable appendage.

HTH

Skodaboy1983 · 20-11-2007, 15:49

Should spray vertically.

Davy

KLM · 20-11-2007, 15:56

Vertical also - is it just me or is the rear wiper a total piece of cr*p? Mine makes a terrible noise and when I took it in, the dealer said that was normal.
I know they are generally prone to failure. T
he wiper blade doesn't work properly either even though it has been replaced three times.
Think I will maybe end up removing it all together and go for the smooth look. Anyone does this?
Sorry for Hi-jacking the thread somewhat :

Mark

GnatG · 20-11-2007, 16:52

Thanks for all the answers! Thought it should be vertical. Will have a fiddle with it during daylight hours. Hopefully nothing fell off as it's had some serious use in the last few days.

KLM: Have to agree with you - the rear wiper judders a lot and doesn't clear as well as the fronts. I put it down to having pretty much a vertical rear screen. If it's any consolation, the rear one on my Polo (6N1) is even worse!

Having said that, I don't usually see too many cars out the back when I put my foot down (in the fabia, not in the Polo - only got 60 of the finest Spanish horses in that one)!

viewer · 20-11-2007, 18:03

KLM and GnatG - have you seen the tech forum on rear window wiper blades being put on upside down in the factory? It seems odd, but mine juddered awfully until I saw the posts (thought it normal for 3 years!). Took off (just pulls) and put on other way up. No judder and nice clean window.
HTH
V

kwacka · 20-11-2007, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by GnatG

Thanks for all the answers! Thought it should be vertical. Will have a fiddle with it during daylight hours. Hopefully nothing fell off as it's had some serious use in the last few days.

Gnat, I'm fairly sure you have the same problem as me, the metal washer tube that runs through the centre of the motor shaft has seized and sheared, hence the top (nozzle) section is turning with the motor. If that's the case, VW used to do a repair kit for it, Skoda only sell the complete motor. I didn't know this at the time, so got a new motor off ebay. Even though it was a Polo motor and identical physically, it's different electronically (there is a chip in there!), so did a mix&match.

GnatG · 21-11-2007, 08:14

Kwacka: I'll check for this. Only had the car 3 months so it's still under warranty (already had a new alternator since getting it!). If the tube has sheared then it's off to the dealers again!

KLM · 21-11-2007, 11:53

Viewer - Yup have tried this. Also tried Vinegar (sp?) and a few other things.

Have found the best fix is to just not use it!!

Mark

GnatG · 21-11-2007, 15:54

Haven't tried to sort this yet, will probably get a chance at the weekend....
Kwacka: When the tube sheared, did the washer still spray water onto the windscreen? Just getting a heads up before I try and sort it/take it to the dealers.

kwacka · 21-11-2007, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by GnatG

Haven't tried to sort this yet, will probably get a chance at the weekend....
Kwacka: When the tube sheared, did the washer still spray water onto the windscreen? Just getting a heads up before I try and sort it/take it to the dealers.

Yes it did, from when we bought the car - I remember thinking "that's a neat touch, the spray leads the wiper by an inch or so, what a good way of ensuring the blade is always wet" Not long after that it packed in, blocked by all the crud from the sheared shaft - DOH!!!!

GnatG · 22-11-2007, 11:10

Back to the dealers then! Wonder if they'll do it while I wait or if SWMBO will get another tangerine fab 2 courtesy car! Wouldn't mind them loaning us a VRs (Octy/furby) but that might be asking a bit much....

r_holmes22 · 23-11-2007, 12:17

My rear wiper doesn't judder or smear, despite the age of the car. If it bothers you, it's worth getting it looked at. I've always replaced it with the ones the dealer sells and they have always been quiet and clear the screen as effectively as the front ones.

20-11-2007, 15:38	#1
GnatG Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 245 Thanks: 81 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Rear wash/wipe Quick question - is the rear washer jet meant to follow the wiper sweep, or should it spray water vertically only (as it does on my Polo)? SWMBO's fabia washer jet seems to be rotating to follow the wiper sweep....could be another trip to the dealers i fear.

20-11-2007, 15:44	#2
fletch555 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 24 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe Mine just sprays vertically. __________________

20-11-2007, 15:47	#3
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,516 Thanks: 322 Thanked 315 Times in 271 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe The nozzle is a push-fit only and should spray vertically. Push it down carefully with a flat blade through the 'spray slot', or carefully unclip the plastic cover bit and push the nozzle in with a suitable appendage. HTH __________________

20-11-2007, 15:49	#4
Skodaboy1983 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 8,688 Thanks: 288 Thanked 224 Times in 218 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe Should spray vertically. Davy

20-11-2007, 15:56	#5
KLM Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 554 Thanks: 74 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe Vertical also - is it just me or is the rear wiper a total piece of cr*p? Mine makes a terrible noise and when I took it in, the dealer said that was normal. I know they are generally prone to failure. T he wiper blade doesn't work properly either even though it has been replaced three times. Think I will maybe end up removing it all together and go for the smooth look. Anyone does this? Sorry for Hi-jacking the thread somewhat : Mark

20-11-2007, 16:52	#6
GnatG Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 245 Thanks: 81 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe Thanks for all the answers! Thought it should be vertical. Will have a fiddle with it during daylight hours. Hopefully nothing fell off as it's had some serious use in the last few days. KLM: Have to agree with you - the rear wiper judders a lot and doesn't clear as well as the fronts. I put it down to having pretty much a vertical rear screen. If it's any consolation, the rear one on my Polo (6N1) is even worse! Having said that, I don't usually see too many cars out the back when I put my foot down (in the fabia, not in the Polo - only got 60 of the finest Spanish horses in that one)!

20-11-2007, 18:03	#7
viewer Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 206 Thanks: 18 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe KLM and GnatG - have you seen the tech forum on rear window wiper blades being put on upside down in the factory? It seems odd, but mine juddered awfully until I saw the posts (thought it normal for 3 years!). Took off (just pulls) and put on other way up. No judder and nice clean window. HTH V

21-11-2007, 08:14	#9
GnatG Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 245 Thanks: 81 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe Kwacka: I'll check for this. Only had the car 3 months so it's still under warranty (already had a new alternator since getting it!). If the tube has sheared then it's off to the dealers again!

21-11-2007, 11:53	#10
KLM Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 554 Thanks: 74 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe Viewer - Yup have tried this. Also tried Vinegar (sp?) and a few other things. Have found the best fix is to just not use it!! Mark

21-11-2007, 15:54	#11
GnatG Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 245 Thanks: 81 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe Haven't tried to sort this yet, will probably get a chance at the weekend.... Kwacka: When the tube sheared, did the washer still spray water onto the windscreen? Just getting a heads up before I try and sort it/take it to the dealers.

22-11-2007, 11:10	#13
GnatG Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 245 Thanks: 81 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe Back to the dealers then! Wonder if they'll do it while I wait or if SWMBO will get another tangerine fab 2 courtesy car! Wouldn't mind them loaning us a VRs (Octy/furby) but that might be asking a bit much....

23-11-2007, 12:17	#14
r_holmes22 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: East Midlands (UK) Posts: 74 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rear wash/wipe My rear wiper doesn't judder or smear, despite the age of the car. If it bothers you, it's worth getting it looked at. I've always replaced it with the ones the dealer sells and they have always been quiet and clear the screen as effectively as the front ones. __________________ Car: 2001 Fabia 1.9TDi with no modifications. Location: Lincoln

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