Heated washers

petfish666 · Dec 6th, 2012, 14:36

Originally Posted by petfish666
Hi all, I've got a v70 08 plate se with the winter pack but my nozzles don't heat up at all. I've got all the wiring there under the bonnet but haven't got a clue how to activate them. Any ideas?? Cheers

clivea · Dec 6th, 2012, 17:45

Don't they come on when the rear screen heater is activated?

Chaddie · Dec 6th, 2012, 18:06

If it's the latest shaped V70 and the option of Heated Washer Nozzles was an add extra that had to be selected when it was first ordered / bought:-

http://esd.volvocars.com/site/owners..._tp9686web.pdf

(Page 80)
Heated washer nozzles*
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid freezing solid.

I don't recall it being an option on the older shaped V70 (in the UK).

Clan · Dec 6th, 2012, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaddie

If it's the latest shaped V70 and the option of Heated Washer Nozzles was an add extra that had to be selected when it was first ordered / bought:-

http://esd.volvocars.com/site/owners..._tp9686web.pdf

(Page 80)
Heated washer nozzles*
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid freezing solid.

I don't recall it being an option on the older shaped V70 (in the UK).

but they wont do anything for the fluid frozen and blocking the pipes further down the line , all you need is the correct concentration of wash fluid to prevent freezing ... The older shaped ( or any shape) never had problems or needed heated jets . Heated jets are a gadget carried over by Ford ...

cassell · Dec 6th, 2012, 20:10

and I can confirm that as Clan say's. they are a total waste of time if the fluid is already frozen in the pipes leading to the jets due to low concentration or no additive!

Paul

petfish666 · Dec 6th, 2012, 21:09

Thanks for the replies. Muchly appreciated. I use a 80/20 mix this time of year just to make sure it remains fluid. It's just an enquiry really. I have all the wiring to the nozzles and the fuse is fitted but just don't know why they don't work. The heated rear screen comes on automatically this time of year and the screen heats as does the wing-mirrors. The nozzles remain cold. I do recall last year they did work I'm sure. It's very vague in the manual as to how they operate. It's weird how all the components are there and the don't work. Puzzling. Cheers.

Dec 6th, 2012, 14:36	#1
petfish666 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2014 14:56 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: stoke-on-trent	Heated washers Originally Posted by petfish666 Hi all, I've got a v70 08 plate se with the winter pack but my nozzles don't heat up at all. I've got all the wiring there under the bonnet but haven't got a clue how to activate them. Any ideas?? Cheers

Dec 6th, 2012, 17:45	#2
clivea clivea Last Online: Dec 10th, 2014 12:38 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Country	Don't they come on when the rear screen heater is activated? __________________ Cheers Clivea April 2014 Subaru Forester XE Lineatronic. 2010-April 2014 XC70 SE Premium 205ps D5 Geartronic AWD 2010MY Oyster Grey

Dec 6th, 2012, 18:06	#3
Chaddie Ex Serial Volvo Buyer Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 04:17 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire View Photos By: Chaddie	If it's the latest shaped V70 and the option of Heated Washer Nozzles was an add extra that had to be selected when it was first ordered / bought:- http://esd.volvocars.com/site/owners..._tp9686web.pdf (Page 80) Heated washer nozzles* The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid freezing solid. I don't recall it being an option on the older shaped V70 (in the UK). __________________ XC70 SE Lux D5 (215bhp) Geartronic (2012MY) Drivers Pack, Security Pack, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Glass, Active 4C, Front & Rear Cameras, DAB Radio, Spoiler & Side Scuff Plates. Last edited by Chaddie; Dec 6th, 2012 at 18:11.

Dec 6th, 2012, 20:10	#5
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 19:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	and I can confirm that as Clan say's. they are a total waste of time if the fluid is already frozen in the pipes leading to the jets due to low concentration or no additive! Paul

Dec 6th, 2012, 21:09	#6
petfish666 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2014 14:56 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: stoke-on-trent	Thanks for the replies. Muchly appreciated. I use a 80/20 mix this time of year just to make sure it remains fluid. It's just an enquiry really. I have all the wiring to the nozzles and the fuse is fitted but just don't know why they don't work. The heated rear screen comes on automatically this time of year and the screen heats as does the wing-mirrors. The nozzles remain cold. I do recall last year they did work I'm sure. It's very vague in the manual as to how they operate. It's weird how all the components are there and the don't work. Puzzling. Cheers.

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