How to fix a Karcher WV2 with a green LED blinking quickly

ID: 171045

Description: Do you have a Karcher WV2 window cleaner that...

Steps:

  1. First, check that your device is the correct model.
  2. Remove the high nozzle.
  3. Remove the wastewater tank.
  4. Check if your model is WV2.
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  5. Remove the first five screws using a compatible torx bit or a flat-head screwdriver.
  6. There is no specific length for each screw, so it doesn't matter if they get mixed up.
  7. Don't use a screwdriver with a shaft that is too large as it could get stuck in the plastic part.
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  8. Using a flat-head screwdriver, you can carefully remove the bottom cover.
  9. There are pins aren’t visible from the outside. You must get them out of the way. This is done by sliding a round tip knife into the groove.
  10. (Originally the french text said: Slide a round tip knife between the body and the base at the yellow seal. This seal doesn’t seem to exist.)
  11. Do not force in this step, you could break the plastic towers
  12. Once the bottom cover is removed, unscrew the last screw located behind the bottom cover.
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  13. Using a flat-head screwdriver, or gently by hand, separate the two halves, right and left, of the device.
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  14. Gently remove the suction body and the On/Off button from the housing.
  15. With your hand, and without forcing it, gently remove the two lugs on either side of the fan to separate it from the "nozzle".
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  16. Inspect the fan and its shaft. The flashing green light indicates that the fan is unable to start.
  17. Rotate the fan by hand to check if there is any resistance.
  18. If there isn't anything preventing the fan from spinning, there shouldn't be any resistance.
  19. Press the button, your fan should spin again!
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  20. You can now take advantage of your window cleaner to clean all of your windows!
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