Windshield Washer Fluid
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Windshield Washer Fluid
I usually search old posts for my problems but I can't seem to find an answer to this one. I have 90 coupe and the windshield washer fluid does not come out. Now I WAS smart enough to check if there was any in the well and there was. I'm not even sure where jets are.....maybe on the wiper blades themselves? The miserable Northeast winter is coming fast and furious so I better get rolling on this one. Any ideas???
Burning Brakes
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From: IN
Originally Posted by 90LongIslandVette
I usually search old posts for my problems but I can't seem to find an answer to this one. I have 90 coupe and the windshield washer fluid does not come out. Now I WAS smart enough to check if there was any in the well and there was. I'm not even sure where jets are.....maybe on the wiper blades themselves? The miserable Northeast winter is coming fast and furious so I better get rolling on this one. Any ideas???
Racer
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From: Titletown WI
This Oct. post was the best I could find, and there ain't much there.
If a better idea doesn't come up, I suggest listening for the pump to run.
I could be wrong, but I'd check the reservoir itself to see if the pump is mounted under it. If it was ever run dry, they die fast with no fluid(like a fuel pump). If the pump is not there, it could be in-line(follow the black rubber hose), or sometimes they are mounted right in the wiper motor assembly(even the electric pumps).
If you jumper 12 volts to the pump, it should run.
Also, if you can, make sure to get a "quality" replacement. I've replaced alot of pumps in my day, If they are under $15, they make me nervous.
Hopefully that is all it is, it is also possible it could just be a fuse or the switch in the column.
Sorry I can't be more specific, but I'm a vette Noob yet.
However, living in saltville, I know the need for windshield washers. I had to build a system from scratch for my CJ, except for the in-cab control.
HTH, »keith
If a better idea doesn't come up, I suggest listening for the pump to run.
I could be wrong, but I'd check the reservoir itself to see if the pump is mounted under it. If it was ever run dry, they die fast with no fluid(like a fuel pump). If the pump is not there, it could be in-line(follow the black rubber hose), or sometimes they are mounted right in the wiper motor assembly(even the electric pumps).
If you jumper 12 volts to the pump, it should run.
Also, if you can, make sure to get a "quality" replacement. I've replaced alot of pumps in my day, If they are under $15, they make me nervous.
Hopefully that is all it is, it is also possible it could just be a fuse or the switch in the column.
Sorry I can't be more specific, but I'm a vette Noob yet.
However, living in saltville, I know the need for windshield washers. I had to build a system from scratch for my CJ, except for the in-cab control.HTH, »keith
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From: Santa Clara CA
Have you checked the routing of the tubes that connect the nozzles to the resevouir? I had this problem and it turned at that one of the rubber hoses had disengaged. Plugged it back in and all was cool.
Race Director
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From: WI
I dunno about anyone else but it took me reading the owners manual after a month of the sprayer not working to figure out how to operate my sprayer! 
You have to push the butten inward and then hold it downward in the slot. It's kind of tricky! When I first got the car I thought the pump was shot, but nah it was operator error. Are you pushing the switch right?
You have to push the butten inward and then hold it downward in the slot. It's kind of tricky! When I first got the car I thought the pump was shot, but nah it was operator error. Are you pushing the switch right?
Team Owner
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Some cheap washer fluids are soap and that causes the screeni n the pickup tube to clog. You can have a brand new pump, no restrictions in the hoses or the nozzles, but if the fluid can't be sucked into the pump, they just are not gonna work.
The washer tank assembly is not that hard to remove and it would be worth pulling it and give everything a good cleaning. Refill with 20/20 premix and you should be OK. Don't spend extra money on the AC Delco fluid as it just does not do a good job compared to the 20/20 stuff.
The washer tank assembly is not that hard to remove and it would be worth pulling it and give everything a good cleaning. Refill with 20/20 premix and you should be OK. Don't spend extra money on the AC Delco fluid as it just does not do a good job compared to the 20/20 stuff.
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