Karcher Problem

Discussion in 'Car Care' started by inkey, Jan 9, 2012.

  1. inkey RMS Regular

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    My Karcher 3.99 wont work when i put an attachment on ie dirt blaster or snow foam lance but when i take them off the power washer pump can be heard working anyone had any similar problems and fixes
  2. Smoothie RMS Regular

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    Very strange that mate, is the machine long new?
  3. inkey RMS Regular

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    its about 3 years old but been used about 3 times since then
  4. Amos RMS Regular

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    Dirt trapped in the the attachments....?
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  5. Paul RS RMS Regular

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    Does it work with no attachment fitted?
  6. inkey RMS Regular

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    yes it does
    Yes it does cant figure out why
  7. inkey RMS Regular

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    It will work once in 100 unattach reattach
  8. Paul RS RMS Regular

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    I assume yours has the baynott fitting adaptors? Just had a look at mine and it seems there is a yellow part at the end of the attachment that has to engage into the lance handle. This yellow part rotates, perhaps if yours is stuc it prevents the water from flowing through?
  9. inkey RMS Regular

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    The water can flow through it just comes out like a dribble but very intermittently it comes out normal
  10. inkey RMS Regular

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    Anyone ever have any problems with the gun itself?
  11. inkey RMS Regular

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    anyone any ideas if not im going to just go buy a new 1 this weekend
  12. tim RMS Trader

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    Try someone else's lance. It sounds like there is dirt trapped.

    My old Karcher used to give bother for this until I upgraded to a commercial version.
  13. RonnieG RMS Regular

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    its either dirt or the pump is jiggered as said try someone elses lance to rule out dirt. the pump sometimes gives trouble with these models. upgraded my pump to a metal one which was a far better job as I had a similar problem. does the powerhose pressure hunt when idle ie go on/off/on/off when sitting idle trying to maintain pressure? if not then its more a dirt problem
  14. inkey RMS Regular

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    No it doesnt make any noise until i press the button on the lance. Il have to try another person lance see how i get on
  15. RonnieG RMS Regular

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    no worries if its not hunting for pressure then the pump sounds as if its ok.
  16. inkey RMS Regular

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    got a lad thats going to bring his lance out to my house tomrrow so we can give this a try and see how i get on from there. Dont want to be buying a new powerhose after only 3 uses lol
  17. Smoothie RMS Regular

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    Well Inkey any joy with this?
  18. inkey RMS Regular

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    dint see the lad with the lance over the weekend il give him a shout tonight see what the story is

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