Rear washer not working

[Dennis Gallagher]

My rear window washer is not working, just wondered if anyone else has the same problem. Any ideas on what it may be. Only had the car 2 weeks a4 avant b9 2017.

[ThomasG]

Can you hear the pump? Mine gets blocked. Pull it off an stick a pin in 🙂

[Dennis Gallagher]

Yes I can hear the pump, will try a pin,thanks. 

[Magnet]

Hello Dennis,

Also consider the possibility of the tubing having broken at the tailgate junction, or similar (usually during a cold spell) and water now being sprayed within the tailgate. 
Of course, well worth checking that fluid does perhaps get to the  jet - as has been suggested-  to eliminate the likely chances that it’s just a blocked jet issue. 
Perhaps you would let us know how you get on. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Dennis Gallagher]

Thanks for the info, will definitely let you know how I get on. 

[Anton8]

Hi

I had this on my A6 Avant. The pipe had come off inside the tail gate. If the clips that hold the tail gate trim on are anything like the A6, they are very fierce and they distort when you try to put the trim back. Might be an idea to have some spares before you do the job

Tony

[Dennis Gallagher]

Hi thanks for the info. 

[Christie365]

On 6/2/2024 at 7:36 PM, Dennis Gallagher said:

My rear window washer is not working, just wondered if anyone else has the same problem. Any ideas on what it may be. Only had the car 2 weeks a4 avant b9 2017.

How did you get on in the end? Having the same problem. 

[Cb1992]

On 2/6/2025 at 5:07 PM, Christie365 said:

How did you get on in the end? Having the same problem. 

I also had this issue. Take rear wiper off and try clear nozzle with pin or paper clip. In my case I had to replace the plastic nozzle. Fairly inexpensive easy fix (assuming you washer pump is working) 

[Magnet]

Dennis - bless him- ‘will definitely let you know how I get on’! Regrettably, never did.