All of a sudden there is no water coming out of the jets when I activate the wipers. Plenty of water in the tank. Rear faucet works and forward fresh water tap works. Any ideas? Boat has been sitting for a few months without use. Never had a problem with it before. Appreciate any ideas.
306 Canyon no water at windscreen wipers
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I had this issue a few years ago and it was a small strainer on the fresh water.
My 2018 306 has a little strainer near the fresh water pump. Mine is behind the lower hatch inside the console. It simply unscrews for cleaning.
My 2018 306 has a little strainer near the fresh water pump. Mine is behind the lower hatch inside the console. It simply unscrews for cleaning.
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I never had water coming out of the wiper when activating it.
So i probably have to find and check the filter, but i have a probably different, the old style piano shape console.
The freshwater pump must be the one on the photo, but i can't find a filter nor a t-piece where the hose to the wiper goes.
Or does the wiper has it's own tank and pump?
Yes, there is a cable mess, but not mine as i bought her like this and sooner or later will declutter the whole, difficult to reach compartment
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So i probably have to find and check the filter, but i have a probably different, the old style piano shape console.
The freshwater pump must be the one on the photo, but i can't find a filter nor a t-piece where the hose to the wiper goes.
Or does the wiper has it's own tank and pump?
Yes, there is a cable mess, but not mine as i bought her like this and sooner or later will declutter the whole, difficult to reach compartment
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Thanks makes sense!
Hmm, but then there has to be a electro valve or similar somewhere to open only if wiper is on.
I don't use the wiper so i have to investigate (and rtfm ...) to see how that works on my 2011 model, if i have it.
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Hmm, but then there has to be a electro valve or similar somewhere to open only if wiper is on.
I don't use the wiper so i have to investigate (and rtfm ...) to see how that works on my 2011 model, if i have it.
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I will try to remember to check tosee exactly how mine operates and take some pics.
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ok.... here goes it..
1. The fresh water switch must be "ON".
2. The strainer must be clean.
3. The hose must not be kinked nor squished by the spring on the wiper arm.
4. The tiny holes on the sprayer must not be plugged up.
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1. The fresh water switch must be "ON".
2. The strainer must be clean.
3. The hose must not be kinked nor squished by the spring on the wiper arm.
4. The tiny holes on the sprayer must not be plugged up.
Some pics...
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Thanks!
I tried it yesterday, no water when freshwater pump and wiper is on.
I probably go to the boat this afternoon to do some stuff on her as wind picks up and fridge has already some Mahi Mahi inside.
Then i will see if the jets are clogged, hose kinked or strainer is clogged, but need to figure out where the strainer is, i did not see the pump mounted one you have, and then second problem would be how to reach it.
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I tried it yesterday, no water when freshwater pump and wiper is on.
I probably go to the boat this afternoon to do some stuff on her as wind picks up and fridge has already some Mahi Mahi inside.
Then i will see if the jets are clogged, hose kinked or strainer is clogged, but need to figure out where the strainer is, i did not see the pump mounted one you have, and then second problem would be how to reach it.
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I would suggest disconnecting the hose near the wiper to see if water is making it that far. If it is, then the sprayer is clogged. If it isn't then the issue is further upstream.
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Switches should be fine as wiper wipes and freshwater pump is pumping on other faucets.
What i still does not understand; if the sprayer is connected to freswater system with a T piece, why is no water coming out when freshwater pump is on. There must be a eletcronic valve somewhere what open only if the wiper switch is in on position.
I checked it yesterday, no water when freshwater pump is on and wiper wiping but we had a storm coming and i could not disconnect the hose.
I will continue to investigate when thunderstorms are gone.
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It can absolutely still be the switch. The two way rocker switches (Nav lights/Anchor lights, Wiper/washer, windlass, and fore/aft spreader lights) CAN go bad on one side. Usually it’s just a bad connection. To test this:
1. Gently pull the switch from the dash - it should just pop out by gently rocking it back and forth. Only pull it until it pops out. You don’t need to go more than being able to get to the back of the switch.
2. Remove the bottom terminals from the switch (Washer side) and clean the terminals.
3. Replace the terminals and try it (Don’t forget to turn on the FW pump).
If that doesn’t work (If it is the switch I bet it will) you can put a meter on it or just replace the switch and see if that works. Of course, it could absolutely be a clogged line, bad solenoid, etc….But if you are getting water elsewhere it is not the screen as there is only one filter for the water pump and it’s at the pump. All others are good suggestions but I’d give the above a try.
1. Gently pull the switch from the dash - it should just pop out by gently rocking it back and forth. Only pull it until it pops out. You don’t need to go more than being able to get to the back of the switch.
2. Remove the bottom terminals from the switch (Washer side) and clean the terminals.
3. Replace the terminals and try it (Don’t forget to turn on the FW pump).
If that doesn’t work (If it is the switch I bet it will) you can put a meter on it or just replace the switch and see if that works. Of course, it could absolutely be a clogged line, bad solenoid, etc….But if you are getting water elsewhere it is not the screen as there is only one filter for the water pump and it’s at the pump. All others are good suggestions but I’d give the above a try.
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Hi,
Folks....
Check out my photo of the pump. At/on the top of the pump, on the right it appears there are wires going into the pump (looks normal). THEN...look at the bottom of the pump....there appears to be some sort of electronic device (see red wires behind it) that perhaps is the valve to feed the washer.
Also, I am beginning the wonder whether this pump is/isn't dedicated to the washer (seems overkill, but who knows), because I only see one hose going in and one coming out (unless there are some "T" fittings elsewhere. I haven't looked for another fresh-water pump.
If I remember, I will take a look.
Folks....
Check out my photo of the pump. At/on the top of the pump, on the right it appears there are wires going into the pump (looks normal). THEN...look at the bottom of the pump....there appears to be some sort of electronic device (see red wires behind it) that perhaps is the valve to feed the washer.
Also, I am beginning the wonder whether this pump is/isn't dedicated to the washer (seems overkill, but who knows), because I only see one hose going in and one coming out (unless there are some "T" fittings elsewhere. I haven't looked for another fresh-water pump.
If I remember, I will take a look.
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The top cables is +12V power for the pump motor and the lower cables are the pressure switch to shut pump off if system is pressurized.
All pressure pumps have that.
Yes hypothetically there could be a dedicated pump for the wiper, but i don't expect this kind of pump as also ways too powerful.
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RTFM.....
That what my 306 Canyon Manual writes
However i never saw a valve there, but i may have to look better and what the heck is aft wall of the console controls?
BTW: My manual state that the pump under the console is the freshwater pump, not the wiper washer pump.
That what my 306 Canyon Manual writes
However i never saw a valve there, but i may have to look better and what the heck is aft wall of the console controls?
BTW: My manual state that the pump under the console is the freshwater pump, not the wiper washer pump.
All good inputs from everyone. I will check the switch terminals and look for the electrically controlled solenoid valve .RTFM.....
That what my 306 Canyon Manual writes
However i never saw a valve there, but i may have to look better and what the heck is aft wall of the console controls?
BTW: My manual state that the pump under the console is the freshwater pump, not the wiper washer pump.
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Check first in your boats user manual what it's written about that, my Canyon is probably older and may be different than yours.
As far i understand what is written in my boats user manual, there must be a mechanical valve to open and close,
but i have absolutely no idea where she is located not did is saw something similar.
A electro valve would make more sense but would need a extra switch to open and close so that wiper can run dry or with water sprayed, or water is always sprayed when wiper turns.
However, if i go to the boat this afternoon i will try to check if i can find the mystery valve.
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Ok, i found the valve and fine, water is spraying if freshwaterpump is running.
The white knob port side of outboard control, hidden under the flat part of the dash.
Chris
The white knob port side of outboard control, hidden under the flat part of the dash.
Chris
2021 doesn’t have a manual valve. It’s all from the rocker switch.