windshield washer pump
11-05-2008, 02:23 PM
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My windshield washer jets are not spraying. I don't think they are clogged as it is the same on both sides (all 4 orifices). The first spray is about a 1/4 way up the windshield and goes down from there. I would be surprised if the pump was giving out, but that is my first thought.
I have not really looked into it, but figured someone may have some advice.
I do have fluid.
Has anyone had a problem with the pump? Does it have any filter element?
I have not really looked into it, but figured someone may have some advice.
I do have fluid.
Has anyone had a problem with the pump? Does it have any filter element?
11-05-2008, 02:44 PM
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How do you direct the windshield fluid nozzles? Mine tend to go all over the place?? Is there any particular technique to re-aiming the nozzles???
11-05-2008, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by subarashi' post='713318' date='Nov 5 2008, 06:44 PM
How do you direct the windshield fluid nozzles? Mine tend to go all over the place?? Is there any particular technique to re-aiming the nozzles???
11-05-2008, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jsal' post='713296' date='Nov 5 2008, 06:23 PM
My windshield washer jets are not spraying. I don't think they are clogged as it is the same on both sides (all 4 orifices). The first spray is about a 1/4 way up the windshield and goes down from there. I would be surprised if the pump was giving out, but that is my first thought.
I have not really looked into it, but figured someone may have some advice.
I do have fluid.
Has anyone had a problem with the pump? Does it have any filter element?
I have not really looked into it, but figured someone may have some advice.
I do have fluid.
Has anyone had a problem with the pump? Does it have any filter element?
11-05-2008, 05:30 PM
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I cured the same problem (everything working but just a dribble from the jets). Disconnect the hose at a common point and blow air down to the water tank. I used a foot pump by hand. After a bit of gurgling It was fixed.
As for the other post re: adjustments. If your jets are like mine they are fixed slits which spray across the screen. There is no adjustment.
Hope this works for you!
As for the other post re: adjustments. If your jets are like mine they are fixed slits which spray across the screen. There is no adjustment.
Hope this works for you!
11-06-2008, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by EV4530' post='713379' date='Nov 5 2008, 05:38 PM
It could be the strainer grommit, but do you hear the pump working when you hit the switch? If you do, then that might be your problem. I had the dealer replace the strainer grommit which was clogged up. Hope this helps & good luck
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Originally Posted by Ian' post='713424' date='Nov 5 2008, 06:30 PM
I cured the same problem (everything working but just a dribble from the jets). Disconnect the hose at a common point and blow air down to the water tank. I used a foot pump by hand. After a bit of gurgling It was fixed.
As for the other post re: adjustments. If your jets are like mine they are fixed slits which spray across the screen. There is no adjustment.
Hope this works for you!
As for the other post re: adjustments. If your jets are like mine they are fixed slits which spray across the screen. There is no adjustment.
Hope this works for you!
11-06-2008, 07:43 AM
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i had the same problem, i took my car into the garage for yet another pdc failure problem, and i asked them to take a look. they charged ?50, they said they removed the water tank and cleaned the filters out. 100% better now though.
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