On Jan 25, 9:32=A0am, Vk <krishnard...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Jan 24, 4:51=A0pm, TonyJ <to...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Frank wrote:
> > > CDR knastet inn: :
> > >> 2003 TT Quattro
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> > >> Hello,
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> > >> The warning light came on that the washer fluid tank was empty.
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> > >> filled it and couldn't see any visible leak, tried it out and the
> > >> washers came on ok. The next day, the light came back on and the
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> > >> was completely empty.
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> > >> I'd prefer not to have to take the front end of the car to bits
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> > >> to see what has happened - has anyone had this occur before?
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> > >> More importantly, I'm wondering what caused it to suddenly leak and
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> > >> hoping that it's not something serious that caused it...
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> > > Check hoses to the headlight washers, behind the bumper. Where
> > > the main hose is connected to the two hoses to each headlight,
> > > the connector may leak. Since its lower than the fluid tank,
> > > your leak may be there.
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> > If it is there you should find fluid that has leaked out on the inside
> > of the bumper and plastic cover under the engine in that area.
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> > If that is not it I would suspect that the seal for the pump has
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> > leaking (especially if you are in a cold climate) or the pump has
> > cracked and needs to be replaced.
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> > On most models this can be reached fairly easily by removing the
> > driver's side wheel and the plastic fender lining. The pumps for
> > windshield and lights are located on the front side of the washer tank
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> I have this issue on my car too. I was not aware of this when I bought
> it. My previous owner got it checked from the dealer but they could
> not find any leaks. But the tank does get empty very soon. This was
> not especially in cold weather. But I do see the coolant dripping from
> somewhere near the bumper. I have to check the headlight washers.- Hide
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I also had this problem. It was the connector to the headlight washer
as well.
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