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erwinwalter1
Focus Headlight Cleaning System Fault
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erwinwalter1 (Author)
Good shout about the relay! I didn't think of that. I did try to listen for the pump, but honestly, I couldn't hear anything over the engine noise. Where is the relay located in your Astra? Maybe it's in a similar spot on the Focus. Also, any chance the hose between the pump and the nozzles has a leak?
selinakoehler1
On the Astra, the relay was in the fuse box under the hood. But given your mileage, a leak is also possible if you smell washer fluid. Honestly, at this point, it may be best to take it to a reliable workshop to get the system pressure tested and professionally checked out. Saves a lot of poking around and potential further damage!
erwinwalter1 (Author)
Yeah, you're probably right. I'll get it booked in. Sounds like it could be a dodgy connection or a faulty relay, as you suggested. Thanks for your help!
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selinakoehler1
Interesting problem! I had a similar issue with my 2014 Opel Astra a while back. Washer fluid reservoir was full, but nothing was coming out. Turns out it was a faulty relay that controlled both the windshield and headlight washers. Have you tried listening for the pump when you activate the washer? Can you hear it trying to work?