Help: Window Washer Doesn't Work
I can't wash my front windows.. Everything works, except for the front washer. The wiper functions are fine. Rear washer function is also fine.
Who's got an idea? I've been checking out cable but cannot find anything.
Who's got an idea? I've been checking out cable but cannot find anything.
what parts of your dash were removed? id say take everything off and put it back on again.
or have you removed the dash to try and fix the problem?
could be a clog in the lines i suppose.
or have you removed the dash to try and fix the problem?
could be a clog in the lines i suppose.
When i press the handle to wash, only the wipers will move.. so this is correct. The motor doens't pump or buzz. I think there's a bad line..but can't find it.
I think i'm going to the shop on monday..
I think i'm going to the shop on monday..
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From: Los Lunas, New Mexico, USA.
Vehicle: 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 2004 Kia Sorento, 2010 Kia Soul
Here's what it could be.
1 Dryrotted/cracked fluid line.
2 Bad Fluid Motor
3 Bad wiring at motor
4 Bad wiring at switch
5 Broken switch
6 Clogged Lines or nozzles
How to figure out which.
With the car ignition ON but the engine not running, activate the washer and have someone check to see if the motor (Passenger front corner of the car) is making a running noise.
If not, it's 2, 3, 4, or 5.
If it IS running and no fluid is dripping on the ground, it's 1 or 6.
To find out here, take the hoses off at the back of the nozzles and have someone push the button again. If no fluid comes out, your blockage or break is further back. If fluid comes out slowly from one side, you have a clog in the other. If fluid comes out fine, your nozzles are clogged and need cleared with a needle or thin wire.
If no fluid comes out, follow the lines back further and keep looking.
1 Dryrotted/cracked fluid line.
2 Bad Fluid Motor
3 Bad wiring at motor
4 Bad wiring at switch
5 Broken switch
6 Clogged Lines or nozzles
How to figure out which.
With the car ignition ON but the engine not running, activate the washer and have someone check to see if the motor (Passenger front corner of the car) is making a running noise.
If not, it's 2, 3, 4, or 5.
If it IS running and no fluid is dripping on the ground, it's 1 or 6.
To find out here, take the hoses off at the back of the nozzles and have someone push the button again. If no fluid comes out, your blockage or break is further back. If fluid comes out slowly from one side, you have a clog in the other. If fluid comes out fine, your nozzles are clogged and need cleared with a needle or thin wire.
If no fluid comes out, follow the lines back further and keep looking.


