Citroen C8 Windshield Washer Heater Fault

Having an issue with my 2007 Citroen C8 (gasoline engine). The windshield washer heater seems to be malfunctioning. I'm getting an error stored and the spray nozzles are frozen when it's cold. I've checked the washer motor, and the fuse box seems okay. Could it be a defective cable or plug connection for the windshield heater itself? Anyone else seen this?

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Frozen washer jets, eh? I had a similar problem on my C8. Washer fluid freezing even with antifreeze. Have you checked the connections to the washer heater itself?

Indeed! The connections... That's what I suspect. Were your symptoms identical – error message and frozen nozzles? Did you resolve it yourself, or did you need a workshop?

Yep, same symptoms. Error code plus frozen jets. I tried fiddling with it myself, but gave up and took it in. Turned out to be a dodgy connection. A workshop visit is probably your best bet.

Thanks for the confirmation! I suspected as much. Workshop it is, then. I had a defective cable or plug connection for the windshield heater confirmed and it cost 95€. I appreciate the insight!

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