50Ah does sound too low for a diesel. It will work, especially during the summer but it may not last as long as a higher rated one would.
The washers usually have a one way valve somewhere in the pipe between the pump and jets, i would guess this is either stuck or blocked. Although, have you removed the pump from the bottle ?, there is a rubber filter on the inlet to the pump and a some mixtures of washer fluid can react and form a sludge that can block the filter. Jim From: Glyn Scoltock Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 5:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Electrical problems. Hello everyone Sorry that I have been away from Quantum group for so long now, pressures of work and all that. However I am back with some more questions and observations. Did you try to stow your soft tops as Paschal suggested and discover that it cannot be done by anyone with a roll bar. Did anyone else have the same experience or did I misread the instructions? Having had some conversations , I was told that there are only five turbo-diesels left is that right ? Are they still runners? I do remember reading on here of one that was taken to New Zealand , had its turbo removed and was being used by a garage. They seem to be so long lived that it appears to be improbable unless not many were made. Moving on, can I ask about what battery to use in my turbo diesel 2+2? Kitty (Q2-098) has been fitted with a 50ah one that was exactly the same size as the previous one that lasted to my knowledge 9 years. My tame auto electrician (who had not come across a 2+2 before) told me that it would not be up to the job. At present it is working out fine despite my shortish journey to work and back everyday. Is he correct? I am having a persistent fault with my screen washers. I have replaced the jets and put some new hosing in where it was needed but when I press the stalk activating it I just get a whirring noise but no water. From the noise I am assuming that the pump is working. I have even drained the washer bottle and left it full of warm water before dropping in a couple of Sterident (mint flavoured) tablets. After draining it must now be the cleanest thing in the whole car including me. Thank you all for the very useful practical advice and encouragement that you have given me about the bad illumination in the instrument cluster. I hope to be able announce developments in that area quite soon. ALLTHE BEST Glyn Scoltock On Thursday, 28 May 2015 06:25:40 UTC+1, Glyn Scoltock wrote: Hello everyone, I am a long time fan of Quantums and I drive an 1800 turbo-diesel , in black , 2+2 number Q02-098. I have up to now enjoyed years of trouble free motoring however I now experiencing some electrical problems after (foolishly) flattening my battery. After installing the new battery as advised by a mobile auto electrician I got to come round to inspect the wiring, which appeared to be alright nothing came on, everything absolutely deado. I have checked the fuses. 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