Problem with washer fluid running UP windshield!
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From: Peoria Ill
Problem with washer fluid running UP windshield!
What is the fix for windshield washer fluid drooling UP the windshield on the drivers side during hard acceleration? I saw something about this sometime back and tried a search with no luck. Thanks.
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I have never had this happen. Seems to me for this to happen there has to be a crack in the hose between the pump and nozzle. Once air gets into the hose the fluid could seep out.
Strange one
Good luck tracking it down.
Strange one
Good luck tracking it down.
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take some of the fluid out - it only does it if its full. There are some check valves you can splice in too, but leaving it at around 3/4 full works fine...
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Known issue and covered under warranty.
I have the same problem and debated over taking my car into the dealership for it. I would rather not let those service department idiots touch my car, so I may just pay for the part and install it myself.
I have the same problem and debated over taking my car into the dealership for it. I would rather not let those service department idiots touch my car, so I may just pay for the part and install it myself.
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I'll remove some more of the fluid and try that. I topped it up before the Florida run but never used any.... I had heard about the check valve and the dealer thing is completely out of the question.
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Don't fill the tank so full. There is also a check valve that you can buy (I think from Ford) that will stop the fluid from coming out.
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check valve.
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From: Insane Diego Kalifonya Baby
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
take some of the fluid out - it only does it if its full. There are some check valves you can splice in too, but leaving it at around 3/4 full works fine...
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There is a check valve to stop the weeping of washer fluid under hard acceleration. Had mine fixed last week as part of other minor warranty work.
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From: Columbia MD
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
take some of the fluid out - it only does it if its full. There are some check valves you can splice in too, but leaving it at around 3/4 full works fine...