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| ginjez Member Since: 18 Sep 2011 Location: huddersfield Posts: 1760  
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Yes mine does that and my washer fluid is bright green
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21st Oct 2022 4:48pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753 
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I had this at the other end of the car - the reversing cam washer wouldn’t shut off fully and had a permanent dribble. I asked on one of the FB groups and was told it’s because tiny bits of grit can obstruct the nozzle. The cure worked for me - a long activation of the cam washer blasted whatever was stuck in the nozzle out but I have no idea how the headlamp washers are activated or if they can be giving a prolonged “squosh” of fluid through the system. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed! |
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21st Oct 2022 5:19pm |
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| EdJ Member Since: 11 Jun 2021 Location: London Posts: 30 
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Thanks for the replies. When I asked the dealer, they suggested it wasn't at all normal, and hence the order for a new washer. Seems odd that it is still leaking. Problem is, when I put a screen wash that isn't just water, it does seem to mess up the paintwork.
As for the rear, my wash wipe has completely disconnected and just sprays water all over the floor. The dealer supposedly fixed this by replacing the unit, but I've just tried it and it still sprays on the floor. A little frustrating.... |
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21st Oct 2022 7:03pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753
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My rear screen washer line blew apart in the A pillar filling the driver’s foot well with screen wash - dealership joked it was a carry over from the old Defenders - I had to tell him my 26 year old TDi 300 never filled the footwell with water it just drained away when I opened the door a crack……..
The car was in on Thursday to have the driver side A pillar plastic trim replaced - it’s taken 3 week just about to get the replacement in and painted and the car was called back for a “while you wait”fitting……… After 40 minutes the receptionist came over to me with the keys ……………. ‘ Very sorry but we will need to make another appointment to bring the car in, the wrong side trim was ordered…….. Maybe we can arrange to collect and return the car next time to save you having to get the car to us so early in morning” unscheduled return visits to the workshop number 15 pending! Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come 2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed! |
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22nd Oct 2022 8:34am |
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| Huwrhys Member Since: 27 Mar 2024 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 133
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I have this issue on my car which I collected yesterday. Problem is I have the car being ceramic coated on Thursday so need it sorted beforehand. I know the headlamp washers work every few window washes when the lights are on. How do I get a sustained flush to move the blockage on? Any ideas guys and gals?
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21st Apr 2024 4:43pm |
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| Huwrhys Member Since: 27 Mar 2024 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 133
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Seems the h/l washers work every fourth cycle of window wash when the lights are on. Once washed it waits 10mins before it goes again. You can shortcut the time by turning the ignition off and on. I did this and hit the washers continuously upon the h/l washers starting. It seems to have cleared the issue. 👍🏻
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23rd Apr 2024 9:11pm |
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| Huwrhys Member Since: 27 Mar 2024 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 133
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I topped up my washer fluid to find the issue has reappeared. I gave it another good squirt whilst on the h/lamp cycle and again it seems to have stopped. 🤷♂️ 24MY D300 130 X-Dynamic HSE Santorini Black
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30th Apr 2024 12:24pm |
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| carltb Member Since: 06 Oct 2023 Location: Sweden Posts: 56 
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Mine has had it since I bought it in September. LR is now changing the black surrounds under warranty since the paint it so damaged around the nozzles and can't be polished out. Don't know what they will do about the actual leakage but I am trading in the car in September so I don't really care. 2025 Defender 130 V8
2025 Defender 90 D250 (wifes) 2024 Defender 110 p400e HSE (sold) 2015 Defender 110 Double cab 2004 Defender 90 Td5 |
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30th May 2024 12:43pm |
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| JonathanP Member Since: 01 Jun 2024 Location: Barnard Castle Posts: 22 
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Yes I have the same problem on my 110 x dynamic SE
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10th Jun 2024 11:09pm |
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| 7JJM Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South Posts: 26 
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Same problem, both headlights, 2023 90, dealer denies any known issue, anybody solved the problem?
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7th Aug 2024 9:21pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3671 
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My dealer told me it was feature to make sure the hose was always purged!!!
It’s a known issue, they just can’t work out how to solve it. Does your rear camera washer leak as well? |
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8th Aug 2024 4:10am |
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| 7JJM Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South Posts: 26
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Yes rear camera washer badly water stained and constantly dripping. We also have a 2023 110 HT with same rear issue but emptying the contents of the washer bottle on road overnight, but no issues with front washers. My neighbour has a new 90 and a flooded garage with washer fluid!
Yet my dealer says there is no known issue and it’s just the design of the vehicle causing water to accumulate on the horizontal area of the bumper. |
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8th Aug 2024 6:33am |
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| JonathanP Member Since: 01 Jun 2024 Location: Barnard Castle Posts: 22
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My leaking washer jets, as mentioned in an earlier post, have been fixed under warranty. The garage had not seen this fault before but they replaced "the pipes" and both jets have been fine since. No idea if it was just plain pipework or had inbuilt non return valve etc but the repair was free and worked. It took several days for the parts to arrive. Thanks Jonathan
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10th Aug 2024 10:55am |
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| 7JJM Member Since: 09 Jun 2015 Location: South Posts: 26
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Update - had new washer jets fitted yesterday, previously the dealer fitted new pipes. Although the front bumper was wet on collection yesterday its dry this morning. Fingers crossed!
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10th Aug 2024 11:38am |
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