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996 Windscreen washer / Headlight washer leak

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YOUR RESEARCH996 Windscreen washer / Headlight washer leak

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tube connection behind the battery had come loose

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after investigating it turned out to be a tube connection behind the battery had come loose.

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tube connection behind the battery had come loose

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after investigating it turned out to be a tube connection behind the battery had come loose.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm preparing to investigate a windscreen / headlight washer leak on a 996 C4 3.4 Tip I've checked out various videos on the subject but before I get my hands dirty I would like to check with anyone who has recently gone through the process if there are any specific do's and dont's or any advice that would be helpful to know. Thanks in advance

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M Thread 'My first DIY fix.. windscreen washer leak' 28 Feb 2019 Hello all, think this fix will have already been covered but thought I would share. Went for a spin this afternoon to find windscreen washer fluid was empty. Filled up and tried to wash screen, no fluid coming through.. large leak on the driveway, thought it might be a cracked reservoir... after investigating it turned out to be a tube connection behind the battery had come loose. Re-inserted, filled up and all was well. An eazee peazee fix bit rather satisfying nonetheless. My first 911 fix, a beautiful moment. :wink: slightly concerned as linking tube seems to be cracked at the end and... Mookin Replies: 7 Forum: Porsche 911 996 (1997-2005)

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