AndiSchwarz86
Sail Headlight Washer Failure
Summary of the thread
A 2010 Chevrolet Sail with a diesel engine has a headlight washer and windshield washer system failure at 239,154 km. The suspected causes include a bad connection, possibly involving the pump cable or a relay. A similar issue was resolved by addressing a common fault with the pump wiring, suggesting professional inspection and repair as the best solution. The problem was ultimately fixed by repairing a defective cable connection of the pump or relay, costing 165€.
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AndiSchwarz86 (community.author)
No leaks that I can see. Difficult to hear the pump over the engine, but I'll try again with the engine off. Did yours pack up completely, or was it intermittent before failing? Was it definitely the pump?
fionatiger74
Mine went completely. I tried to diagnose it myself, but without the proper tools, it was a waste of time. Ended up taking it to a workshop, and they sorted it quickly. They mentioned something about a common fault with the pump wiring. Best bet is to get it looked at professionally.
AndiSchwarz86 (community.author)
Thanks for the advice. I suspected it might be beyond my limited skills. I'll book it in with a local mechanic and see what they say. I will post the solution here in case anyone else has the same problem. It cost me 165€, cable connection of pump or relay defective.
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fionatiger74
Sounds familiar. I've had a similar issue with my Sail. I remember the washer jets packing up around the same time. Have you checked for any leaks around the pump area, or maybe listened for the pump trying to prime when you activate the washers?