Member Since: 01 Feb 2009
Location: Heysham Lancs
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Windscreen washer problem
Went to use windscreen washer this morning (-6degrees) and the fuse instantly blew, second time this has happened over 4 years. Last time Landrover assistance told me it was a common problem and to make sure the washer jets were clear before using. I was wondering if anyone else has had this and if it would help if I replaced the 10 amp fuse with a 15 amp instead. Also, is it just me or has anyone else found that replacing fuses under the glove box is an absolute b*****d!
19th Dec 2009 8:31 pm
kernowexpeditionaryforce
Member Since: 15 Jan 2009
Location: Kernow
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im pretty sure in later discos there was a 15amp fuse, my 06' had a 10amp - sure there was a notice from LR about it...
firts year of D3 launch was a very cold winter, D3's wipers failing all over the place, LR mod, replace fuseTLO has left the building.......
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19th Dec 2009 8:46 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Also washers won't work if washer system frozen solid as summer screen wash in system. Have mine rich enough for -12c, was in -7c today and washers worked great, front and rear.
19th Dec 2009 8:59 pm
pikey2
Member Since: 29 Nov 2009
Location: wigan
Posts: 99
i,ve had the same problems this morning, window washers won;t work, it maybe frozen but the headlamp still washers still work? is it the fuse or is there a seperate fuse between the screen and light washers?
19th Dec 2009 9:08 pm
alanwxr
Member Since: 19 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 306
Mine did that the first winter I had it, LR dealer put bigger fuse in under warranty. No troubles since and was frozen solid first thing this morning
19th Dec 2009 9:15 pm
Glassman D3 Decade
Member Since: 01 Feb 2009
Location: Heysham Lancs
Posts: 285
pikey2 wrote:
i,ve had the same problems this morning, window washers won;t work, it maybe frozen but the headlamp still washers still work? is it the fuse or is there a seperate fuse between the screen and light washers?
Not sure as mine doesn't have headlamp washers but if the windsreen washer freezes and fuse has blown there is no noise from the pump then under the glove box it is fuse no 11 (10amp). I managed to replace it but it is quite difficult to reach.
19th Dec 2009 9:20 pm
primoreggazzo
Member Since: 08 Dec 2008
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 131
reaching the spare fuse is the one .........especially in the dark
Just had exactly the same problem. Didn't put a a strong enough mix of washer fluid, washer jets froze and fuse 11 blew.
I must have just used a full months worth of bad language trying to get the spare fuse out from the bottom of the fuse board
while trying to balance a torch
Ended up dropping the fuse extractor behind the glove box and had to go to Halfords for a spare fuse...
20th Dec 2009 5:23 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
you have to learn to resist pressing the little button on the end of the stalk when the temperature is zero or below - touch wood, I've never blown mine on either of the D3's - unlike SWMBO Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
20th Dec 2009 6:41 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
MJH wrote:
Ended up dropping the fuse extractor behind the glove box and had to go to Halfords for a spare fuse...
Someone posted this elsewhere - tie a length of string or cotton to the extractor before you start - then you can 'extract' the extractor wheh you drop it - which you surely will Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
That's a good tip. I ran out of time, so the extractor is still down there. (At least the washers are working now though )
20th Dec 2009 6:58 pm
primoreggazzo
Member Since: 08 Dec 2008
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 131
extractor pliers????
got the leatherman out...and maglight mini ....word of warning for the future......buy spare fuses so you dont have to delve for the spares and ....cheers for the heads up on the 15amp fuse
20th Dec 2009 10:25 pm
Glassman D3 Decade
Member Since: 01 Feb 2009
Location: Heysham Lancs
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When mine blew 2 years ago I struggled like hell to get the fuse back in so this time I was very wary. Guess what, fuse went in first time and I was so amazed that I'd done it without problem that I took it out again to check..........Then spent ages trying to get it back Felt like a complete pillock.
21st Dec 2009 9:46 am
JC100
Member Since: 19 Nov 2006
Location: Surrey
Posts: 60
Same problem for the last two days.
Headlamp washers work but none of the others do and no pump noise.
Found the fuse, but are there any spare on the car anywhere? Couldnt identify any
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that I took it out again to check..........Then spent ages trying to get it back 
Felt like a complete pillock. 
