The VAZ 2114 windshield washer does not work - reasons

Nowadays it is impossible to imagine a car without a windshield washer. After all, every driver is accustomed to the fact that dusty glass can be easily cleaned with the help of washer fluid sprayed from sprayers on demand, and wipers that wash away road dust and insects from the windows.

But then the unexpected happened - the washer 2110 developed a malfunction, and, of course, it stopped working. So what should we do now? Should I wash the glass with a regular cloth and water? Don't panic right away - the breakdown can be easy.

Device failure due to mechanical reasons

Typically, the root cause of a 2112 windshield washer failure can be either mechanical or electrical. Sometimes problems can be recognized by sound, or identified by carrying out a simple test.

1. It is possible that the glass with the mesh is clogged with dirt or other deposits, as a result of which the pump can no longer pump car fluid. Having removed the tank, you can easily determine what should be done: replace the glass with a mesh or simply rinse it.
2. Having decided to save money, during the hot period they did not use anti-freeze, but filled the car with plain water. But then the cold weather arrived, and the water was not removed from the hoses. And water, as you know, tends to freeze. The pump simply cannot cope with such a problem. In this case, even the fact that an anti-freeze agent was added in the winter will not help. What to do? Warming up and placing the car in a warm garage can solve the problem, you just have to wait until the water in the hoses begins to melt, then the pump can pump it out and remove it.
3. In addition to the situation described above, due to heavy loads, the windshield washer motor shaft is often damaged . Such a breakdown can be determined by ear - the motor seems to be working, but the pump does not pump anything. If this breakdown occurs, the entire mechanism will need to be replaced.
4. The hose may come off, and the auto fluid flows out somewhere past the injectors. Everything is simple here - just fix it, and everything will work.
5. The hose that goes through the injectors may be pinched. Here you need to look at the situation, you may have to order a replacement.
6. Dirt and sediment are clogged in the spray nozzles. How can I check this? It's very simple - remove the hose and see if liquid flows through it. Only replacing the nozzles can help here.

Main problems

All existing faults with the front washer can be divided into two main types, which have their own sub-problems, so to speak. We invite you to familiarize yourself with them in the table.

Fault type

Failure options

The washer fluid reservoir is empty

But each of these faults deserves a more detailed consideration.

Mechanical breakdowns

It is with mechanical washer malfunctions that owners of the VAZ 2110 most often encounter. This is compared with the regularity of electrical problems.

1. The washer fluid tank is empty. Inexperienced drivers often start blaming a faulty pump, although in practice they simply forget to check the antifreeze level in the tank. Hence the unjustified costs for the services of service stations. Don’t forget to check the fluid level, and in winter, be sure to drain the regular washer fluid and fill it with anti-freeze in its place. Ordinary water at subzero temperatures will turn into ice, and therefore will not be able to take part in cleaning the windshield. If you still forget to drain and the water freezes, warm up the car for a while so that the ice melts, then drain and fill with a suitable liquid.
2. The hose fell off. Anti-freeze is supplied from the tank to the windshield using a pump and special hoses. If these same hoses begin to jump out of their places, the liquid will not be able to flow to the nozzles. As a result, the washer does not function. Try to secure them better. And if they are worn out, simply replace the old hoses with new ones. If the mounting is normal, water may still not flow to the nozzles. In this case, check whether the hoses are pinched.
3. The injectors are clogged. The anti-freeze agent, supplied by a pump and passing through hoses, then exits onto the windshield using nozzles. These are the same small devices from which streams of water come. If they are dirty, disconnect the hoses from the injectors and check their condition. Often the problem lies in the jets. They are easy to clean, but in some situations they may need to be replaced.

Electrical breakdowns

Although mechanical failures are more common, electrical problems should not be forgotten.

1. The fuse has blown. If, when you turn on the device for cleaning the windshield, the pump does not show signs of functioning, there is a fairly high probability that the cause is a failed fuse. Check its condition. If the device really burns out, you can simply replace it with a new one.
2. The switch does not work. If the pump stops working, but the fuse is intact, then the problem may be a faulty steering column switch. To check this, do a little system testing. But for this you will need an assistant. Turn on the ignition and ask a friend to turn on the washer. In this case, go to the pump yourself and check for voltage in it. If there is voltage but no functionality, you will have to change the motor, that is, the pump. If there is no voltage, then the culprit is a switch, relay or wiring. Check everything. Replace what is necessary.
3. The clamps have oxidized. Be sure to check the condition of the pump terminals. It’s not uncommon for wiring to oxidize due to moisture and literally fall apart over time. If this happens to your washer, try to properly replace the damaged wiring.

Electrical causes of failure

1. The fuse has blown. This can be checked by looking in the fuse box.
2. The 2110 washer motor is equipped with terminals and leads that could oxidize or even fall off.
3. The switch located on the steering wheel of the car may also fail. The operation of the washer switch can be checked using a multimeter.
4. The root cause why the VAZ 2110 windshield washer does not work may lie in faulty wiring. To fix it, you will have to change the wires.
5. The relay may also be faulty. It cannot be repaired; it is best to replace it with a new one.

Why is it needed?

What does a driver do if a layer of dust or some kind of dirt suddenly contaminates the windshield on the street? That's right, he presses a special lever under the steering wheel of his VAZ 2110, turns on the washer pump, which, in turn, interacts with the wipers and removes all this debris . What if the pump fails? Then there are two options:

1. Drive further, do not stop, looking through the dirty windshield, or even look at the road, leaning out through the side window;
2. Stop, wipe the windshield by hand and continue driving.

Removing the barrel

To remove the windshield washer barrel, you will need:

1. First of all, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Disconnect the block from the sensor that measures the liquid level.
3. Disconnect the connectors from the electric pump motor. When reassembling the VAZ 2110 windshield washer, you should remember: the positive terminal has a pink wire, the negative terminal has a black wire.
4. To empty the barrel, you need to open the lid and take out a cup with a mesh.
5. Unscrew the bolt from the fastening nut, not forgetting about the washer installed under the bolt head.
6. Then you need to lift the tank and remove it from the studs.
7. If there is windshield washer fluid left in the barrel, then to remove it, you need to cover the hole and disconnect the hose from the fitting. The drained auto fluid can be safely used in the future, and therefore it is worth using clean dishes for its temporary storage.

Installing and removing the pump

There is auto fluid in the 2112 windshield washer, but it does not come from the nozzles, then the pump or the VAZ washer motor may have broken down. However, you should first make sure that the fuse wiring is working properly. If the problem is with the electric motor, then all that remains is to replace it. But, unfortunately, to do this, you need to change the entire pump.

Installing this design is quite simple:

1. Before installation, first of all, you should find a replacement rubber seal
2. It is necessary to install the pump in its seat.
3. After this, you need to connect the hose, having first checked that there is no auto fluid in the barrel.
4. Having done all of the above, you will need to connect the power wires correctly.

That's it, the pump is ready for use. You can remove the pump by following the steps in reverse order.

Main problems

All existing faults with the front washer can be divided into two main types, which have their own sub-problems, so to speak. We invite you to familiarize yourself with them in the table.

But each of these faults deserves a more detailed consideration.

Mechanical breakdowns

It is with mechanical washer malfunctions that owners of the VAZ 2110 most often encounter. This is compared with the regularity of electrical problems.

1. The washer fluid tank is empty. Inexperienced drivers often start blaming a faulty pump, although in practice they simply forget to check the antifreeze level in the tank. Hence the unjustified costs for the services of service stations. Don’t forget to check the fluid level, and in winter, be sure to drain the regular washer fluid and fill it with anti-freeze in its place. Ordinary water at subzero temperatures will turn into ice, and therefore will not be able to take part in cleaning the windshield. If you still forget to drain and the water freezes, warm up the car for a while so that the ice melts, then drain and fill with a suitable liquid.
2. The hose fell off. Anti-freeze is supplied from the tank to the windshield using a pump and special hoses. If these same hoses begin to jump out of their places, the liquid will not be able to flow to the nozzles. As a result, the washer does not function. Try to secure them better. And if they are worn out, simply replace the old hoses with new ones. If the mounting is normal, water may still not flow to the nozzles. In this case, check whether the hoses are pinched.
3. The injectors are clogged. The anti-freeze agent, supplied by a pump and passing through hoses, then exits onto the windshield using nozzles. These are the same small devices from which streams of water come. If they are dirty, disconnect the hoses from the injectors and check their condition. Often the problem lies in the jets. They are easy to clean, but in some situations they may need to be replaced.

Pump and reservoir

Electrical breakdowns

Although mechanical failures are more common, electrical problems should not be forgotten.

1. The fuse has blown. If, when you turn on the device for cleaning the windshield, the pump does not show signs of functioning, there is a fairly high probability that the cause is a failed fuse. Check its condition. If the device really burns out, you can simply replace it with a new one.
2. The switch does not work. If the pump stops working, but the fuse is intact, then the problem may be a faulty steering column switch. To check this, do a little system testing. But for this you will need an assistant. Turn on the ignition and ask a friend to turn on the washer. In this case, go to the pump yourself and check for voltage in it. If there is voltage but no functionality, you will have to change the motor, that is, the pump. If there is no voltage, then the culprit is a switch, relay or wiring. Check everything. Replace what is necessary.
3. The clamps have oxidized. Be sure to check the condition of the pump terminals. It’s not uncommon for wiring to oxidize due to moisture and literally fall apart over time. If this happens to your washer, try to properly replace the damaged wiring.

Replacing injectors

The VAZ 2110 washer has jet windshield washer nozzles. The big disadvantage of these nozzles is the excessive consumption of anti-freeze or any other liquid, as well as the small area for spraying the glass. You can, of course, adjust them a little, or you can even replace them with fan or double windshield washer injectors. Thanks to such sprayers, liquid consumption will be reduced (by about 1.5-2 times).

What is the difference between standard jet nozzles and fan nozzles? First of all, a jet nozzle tends to shoot out one or two jets of liquid, which are controlled using special tools. A fan injector is a more modern solution, because it can be used to cover a larger area of ​​the windshield. It differs from a jet sprayer in the special design of the nozzle, as well as in the high pressure in the washer system.

However, fan nozzles also have disadvantages:

1. The fan injector quickly becomes covered with an ice crust at subzero temperatures. The problem can be solved, you just need to purchase a heating system.
2. If a large amount of liquid gets on the glass, there is a chance of reduced visibility for a few seconds before the wipers turn on.

However, the disadvantages of fan nozzles mentioned above are not as significant as those of jet nozzles.

Why the windshield washer does not work on the VAZ-2114

VAZ-2114 drivers sooner or later encounter the fact that the windshield washer stops working. Some are negligent about such a malfunction, stalling for time instead of figuring it out on their own or contacting a car service center, and in vain! Meanwhile, this seemingly insignificant breakdown not only can, but over time leads to more serious malfunctions. The task of the washer is to clean the windshield from various dirt, dust, adhering particles and other things, and it is very important that this element is in good working order, because wipers are not always ready to cope with this task on their own. Why can a washer malfunction be dangerous? Because while driving on a busy highway, the windshield of the car must be clean. If this is not the case, then the risk of disaster increases significantly.