leaking?????
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From: westland mi
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leaking?????
alright just got back from a nice drive and noticed the wiper cowl is filled with washer fluid has any one else had tis problem and if so what was the fix,, washer fluid just leaking from wiper arms didnt even touch or use the wipers
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jason
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jason
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I believe I read somewhere that under fast acceleration it can leak out the hoses from the pressure., I bet you filled it up with washer fluid?
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Below is an answer I posted to the same question earlier this month. It has been discussed several times. If you use the search function you can read other responses and suggestions.
It comes out the washer outlets when you accelerate suddenly. I've had three C5's and they all did it. If you search enough, you can find a part number of a check valve made by Ford that will fit in the line from the washer reservoir. I'm not sure how that lets your washers continue to work, but I read about it on the forum a couple of years ago. I think the simplest fix would be to only keep a small amount of washer fluid in the tank.
Addition: I searched "washer fluid leak" on the C5 General forum and found hundreds of threads about this. Here's the word from GM
Windshield Washer Nozzle Leaks on Windshield - appearance bleed check clearance damage fluid leak valve wet water window #PI00990 - (Apr 14, 2003)
Windshield Washer Nozzle Leaks On Windshield - appearance bleed check clearance damage fluid leak wet water valve window
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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.
Condition/Concern:
Windshield washer fluid drips onto windshield when accelerating or at highway speeds.
Recommendation/Instructions:
Install check valve PN 22102237 in the washer fluid hose before the tee to both nozzles with the arrow on the valve pointing in the direction of fluid flow. Verify operation of pump
It comes out the washer outlets when you accelerate suddenly. I've had three C5's and they all did it. If you search enough, you can find a part number of a check valve made by Ford that will fit in the line from the washer reservoir. I'm not sure how that lets your washers continue to work, but I read about it on the forum a couple of years ago. I think the simplest fix would be to only keep a small amount of washer fluid in the tank.
Addition: I searched "washer fluid leak" on the C5 General forum and found hundreds of threads about this. Here's the word from GM
Windshield Washer Nozzle Leaks on Windshield - appearance bleed check clearance damage fluid leak valve wet water window #PI00990 - (Apr 14, 2003)
Windshield Washer Nozzle Leaks On Windshield - appearance bleed check clearance damage fluid leak wet water valve window
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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.
Condition/Concern:
Windshield washer fluid drips onto windshield when accelerating or at highway speeds.
Recommendation/Instructions:
Install check valve PN 22102237 in the washer fluid hose before the tee to both nozzles with the arrow on the valve pointing in the direction of fluid flow. Verify operation of pump
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Thanks for the tip. All three of my C5s have done this also.
With the way you have that car set up, you probably emptied the resiviour by now 
