jasmincrystal1

Clio Windshield Washer Heater Error

Alright Clio crew, I'm stumped. My 2021 Renault Clio with a gasoline engine is throwing a weird error – something about the windshield washer heater. My spray nozzles are freezing solid when it gets cold! I've checked the fuse box, and everything looks normal there. I suspect it's either the washer motor itself or maybe the windshield heater element. Anyone else run into this?

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Whoa, that's funky! I have a Clio too, although a bit older. I had a similar thing happen last winter, but it wasn't the washer motor itself. Do you get any spray at all, or is it completely blocked? Did you check the connections to the heating element? It could just be a loose plug.

Good shout on the connections! I haven't ripped everything apart to trace the wires yet, but that's next on my list. When you say 'similar,' was yours throwing an error code too, or just frozen solid?

Yeah, mine was totally frozen. No error code, just ice! It turned out to be a dodgy connection at the plug. Honestly, unless you're super confident with wiring, I'd take it to a workshop. They can diagnose it properly and it might save you a headache.

Appreciate the advice! Sounds like I'll bite the bullet and get it checked out. Getting tired of scraping ice off my windshield after spraying! It was a defective cable and plug connection of the component. Repair cost was 95€. Thanks again!

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