$#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer
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$#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer
Mine sucks azz big time...the wipers are fine but the washer doesn't pump fluid to the windshield. When I remove the hose from the nozzle it squirts ok from one of the hoses but not the other :confused: :mad So now I have a big puddle of washer fluid in the garage floor. Anyone else have this problem???
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (luvinc5)
All the hoses are connected and nothing is clogged so....WTF?...
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (alanh)
Same problem with the lower one on the driver's side on mine, haven't spent the time to pull it apart, seems the only way it wouldn't be working is if it is clogged, let us know what you find out. :cheers:
[Modified by TenaciousD, 9:35 PM 5/29/2002]
[Modified by TenaciousD, 9:35 PM 5/29/2002]
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (pewter99)
Mine sucks azz big time...the wipers are fine but the washer doesn't pump fluid to the windshield. When I remove the hose from the nozzle it squirts ok from one of the hoses but not the other :confused: :mad So now I have a big puddle of washer fluid in the garage floor. Anyone else have this problem???
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (gbm)
Well after taking the thing apart, which is how I got the washer fluid all over the floor( kept cycling the pump holding the hoses pointing away from the car) I have determined that this problem will remain a mystery to me. I have taken every piece apart and blown air thru them to see if they were clogged...they weren't :confused: :mad when I cycled the pump fluid sprayed from one hose but not the other (there are 2 on each wiper) so I held my finger over the "good" side and repeated the process and guess what...thats right it worked :mad soooooo I tried again and only one side worked :mad :mad WTF!!!! I give up...its not like I use them alot in fact hardly at all its just that it irritates me that they don't work when I need them.
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (pewter99)
What a pain the the frickin butt. The pump must have something wrong with it, leaking when activated, but like you said, u don't use them that much, so wtf.
I don't like using them myself, simply because it sprays crap everywhere and gets your car dirty anyway..... :cheers:
I don't like using them myself, simply because it sprays crap everywhere and gets your car dirty anyway..... :cheers:
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (gbm)
Not sure what to tell you...............but here's a problem I'm having. Even though I never use the washers, I keep getting a message on The DIC that tells me Washer Fluid is low. Can't find any leaks and I can't belive it's evaporating. :confused:
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (Mag Red Monster)
Mag Red Monster,
Once upon a time I hit [nudge or brush really] the sensor connection to the washer fluid reservoir and got that message next ignition. It's located at the 3 o'clock position when viewed from the left [convenient] fender. Give it an engaging push and the message should clear if not immediately, after a couple of ignition cycles.
Once upon a time I hit [nudge or brush really] the sensor connection to the washer fluid reservoir and got that message next ignition. It's located at the 3 o'clock position when viewed from the left [convenient] fender. Give it an engaging push and the message should clear if not immediately, after a couple of ignition cycles.
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (TeeJay)
Mag Red Monster,
Once upon a time I hit [nudge or brush really] the sensor connection to the washer fluid reservoir and got that message next ignition. It's located at the 3 o'clock position when viewed from the left [convenient] fender. Give it an engaging push and the message should clear if not immediately, after a couple of ignition cycles.
Once upon a time I hit [nudge or brush really] the sensor connection to the washer fluid reservoir and got that message next ignition. It's located at the 3 o'clock position when viewed from the left [convenient] fender. Give it an engaging push and the message should clear if not immediately, after a couple of ignition cycles.
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (TenaciousD)
Same problem with the lower one on the driver's side on mine, haven't spent the time to pull it apart, seems the only way it wouldn't be working is if it is clogged, let us know what you find out. :cheers:
[Modified by TenaciousD, 9:35 PM 5/29/2002]
[Modified by TenaciousD, 9:35 PM 5/29/2002]
drivers side lower just kinda oozes out
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (pewter99)
i suspect the pump is just kinda weak like alot of other electircal componetns on teh vette, gotta love how you can dim your lights when holding the power window switch up when with teh window closed :crazy:
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (lostsoulny)
i suspect the pump is just kinda weak like alot of other electircal componetns on teh vette, gotta love how you can dim your lights when holding the power window switch up when with teh window closed :crazy:
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Re: $#@%^&* windshield wiper/washer (TexasRedY2K)
What could they cost, $5 bucks each?????
You won't believe this................ GM doesn't sell just the washer nozzles, you have to purchase the entire $70 wiper arm to get them!!! :nopity
So treat your washer jets with TLC, they are worth $35 bucks each. :(
You won't believe this................ GM doesn't sell just the washer nozzles, you have to purchase the entire $70 wiper arm to get them!!! :nopity
So treat your washer jets with TLC, they are worth $35 bucks each. :(
:mad :mad :mad :bs well then I guess mine will NEVER work again for $70 they can K.M.A!!!
