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1998 S70 windshield washer cap missing

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1998 S70 windshield washer cap missing

Postby vtcarol502 » 28 Jul 2010, 06:47

Could this cause the check engine light to comeon. Also I was told that it leaks as well when filled. Should this reservoir be replaced? If so, how would you do it? Any pictures or diagrams would be appreciated.

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Re: 1998 S70 windshield washer cap missing

Postby jablackburn » 28 Jul 2010, 07:22

No. It will leak at the filler neck if it is filled past that; that's pretty normal. Aluminum foil & a rubber band will work as a cover for now; you can find one off a junk car or something to put on there.

I'll get you a diagram later on today when I have my computer with me.
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Re: 1998 S70 windshield washer cap missing

Postby vtcarol502 » 28 Jul 2010, 12:30

Thank you for your response. I noticed that their is a hose disconnected at the windshield washer reservoir that is leaking the fluid into the car, should this be connected to something else on the reservoir?

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Re: 1998 S70 windshield washer cap missing

Postby JRL » 28 Jul 2010, 14:00

Not always true
They can and DO crack at the bottom
No check engine light but you will get a low washer fluid light
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Re: 1998 S70 windshield washer cap missing

Postby ecbsykes » 28 Jul 2010, 15:01

vtcarol502 wrote:Thank you for your response. I noticed that their is a hose disconnected at the windshield washer reservoir that is leaking the fluid into the car, should this be connected to something else on the reservoir?


I had this same problem too. There are a couple check valves throughout the system there, and for me it was just a matter of plugging a loose hose back into one of the valve. In my case it was because I was getting no fluid to the rear wiper. When I hit the button I'd simply get a waterfall of fluid pouring from the pump/reservoir area.

And if you want a new reservoir cap you can get them at eeuroparts.com or a dealer... they're cheap.
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Re: 1998 S70 windshield washer cap missing

Postby jablackburn » 29 Jul 2010, 14:33

If you do need to replace the tank, here is the diagram for you:

Several screws have to be got to from under the car, and then it will lift right out.
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Re: 1998 S70 windshield washer cap missing

Postby vtcarol502 » 29 Jul 2010, 22:53

thank you for the diagram, it makes more sense to me now having this.

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