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SMAX Windshield Washer Heater Issue

I've got a 2018 Ford SMAX with a gasoline engine, and I'm pulling my hair out over this windshield washer heater! The car has 178128 km on it. Basically, I keep getting an error message, and when it's cold, the spray nozzles are totally frozen solid. I'm thinking it's probably a bad connection somewhere, like a cable or plug that's come loose. Anyone else seen this before?

A 2018 Ford SMAX owner experienced issues with the windshield washer heater, receiving error messages and frozen spray nozzles in cold weather. The suspected cause was a bad connection, possibly a loose cable or plug. After checking the fuse box without clear identification, the owner took the car to a workshop, where a bad connection was confirmed and repaired.

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I had a similar issue with my old Opel Corsa, though not exactly the same. It turned out to be a problem with the fuse box. Have you checked the fuse for the windshield washer heater specifically?

Thanks for the tip! I did check the fuse box, but honestly, I wasn't 100% sure which fuse was for the windshield heater. Is there a specific way to identify it, or is it usually marked clearly?

On my Corsa, it was difficult to tell without the manual. I suggest consulting your car’s manual. If the fuse is fine, it really sounds like a workshop job. They will quickly find the fault.

Thanks! I appreciate the advice. I ended up taking it to the shop, and you were right—it was a bad connection. Cost me 95€ to fix. At least it's sorted now!

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