1998 Volvo S70 - Cracked Window Washer Container How complicated and/or expensive is it to replace the plastic container that holds the window washer fluid. Mine has a crack and is starting to leak the fluid, so I know it's just a matter of time before it won't hold the fluid at all I'd appreciate advice as to how much trouble and expense this will likely be.

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I believe there are two hoses coming off the "elec pump" attached to the near bottom of the fluid container. One hose might be detached or clogged.

I doubt you'll be able to see the electric pump from under the hood looking down sooooo,

If the container is on the passengers side, Start the car and turn the steering wheel to the left (Then shut off the car) to give you room to remove the plastic undercover and check out the pump which should be directly behind it.

Remove a few plastic clips or machine screws holding the undercover plastic up in the wheel well and pull enough of the plastic down or away to get a good look at the electric pump and hoses. It's probably working whereas you said fluid reaches the rear window but- if you could have someone be inside the car turning the "washer" on, you, being very close to the pump, should hear a whinning sound which would be the pump. Maybe you can detect if there is a problem at the pump or the hose connector. Try pulling off one hose at a time to see if fluid comes out of each. I suspect one hose needs to be cleaned out or maybe it's cracked not allowing the fluid to get to it's destination.

Jack

If your switch is bad, there will be no function up or down, nor will your hear the faint click at the motor in the door.
If the motor is bad it usually rolls down, because it takes less effort, but will struggle or die out when going up.
If the regulator is bad, it'll usually affect the gear teeth on the motor, causing the window not to hold its position resulting in the window dropping down on its own.

probably wire loose in door try bangin door

It is a connection for the rear wiper/washer on the V70 wagon. The same dash harness is used for both models so that connector just hangs there on the S70.

Most likely a bad washer pump motor assy
Remove the fluid container and jump the pump to the battery,to test.

not that hard. you need to remove the wheel arch and its right in front of you

yes it uses r134 a port located on left side top of car front view by the window washer fluid plug is blck unscrew plug add r134a while car is on and ac is on

look for washer fluid container under hood, follow small hose underneath it to washer motor pump, once you find it check conector to it, if ok unplug and connect direct 12v power to it, if it works check clogging of hoses and exit holes at windshield, if not then replace it..

look in one of the side panels at the rear trunk area of the car