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Kia Venga rear washer not working - is this a manufacturing fault?

I own a Kia Venga that is five and a half years old and the rear washer is not spraying out, it sounds like it tries to work.

I have been advised to take the vehicle into my local Kia dealership to have the fault investigated to see if it is covered by Kia's seven-year warranty. I am reluctant to do this in case I will be charged.

Asked on 28 April 2022 by Lee Arnold

Answered by Dan Powell

It sounds like the rear washer is blocked with debris. If so, this is not a manufacturing fault or warranty issue.

You can clear this yourself with a pin. If it is severely gunged up you may want to pay an independent garage to clear it with compressed air.

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