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Windshield washer fluid doesn't squirt after windshield replacement

I can hear the motor, but the fluid doesn't squirt out. Can this be caused by the windshield replacement ?

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They probably knocked loose one or more of the tubes that carry the washer fluid. Try to trace the lines back from the sprayer nozzles and you may find the problem.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 03, 2009

SOURCE: Windshield fluid squirter doesn't work - 99 Maxima

chk pump for noise when engaged humm if not thtere replace pump , if pump operates,chk hoses for leaks usually at r/s cowling under hood , if flow to there replace nozzles

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2009

SOURCE: Windsheild Wiper Fluid will not squirt on windshield

most likley just some dirt. disconnect the rubber hoses going from the bottem of the resivoir to the hood and either blow thru them or use compressed air. if not the hose, check the hard plastic junctions that connect the hoses by running a neddle through them. and if needed check the thing that squirts the fluid with the needle or air. hope this works for ya

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 14, 2010

SOURCE: 2000 nissan xterra...windshield washer fluid pump

On the drivers side of the vehicle just behind the front bumper is the washer fluid reservoir. The washer pumps (2 - one for the back and one for the front) are located ont the face of the reservoir.

1) Drain the resevoir. (You can reuse this fluid, so put it in a clean container)
2) Disconnect the wiring harness for the problem pump.
3) Remove the sprayer line.
4) Remove the pump. It is held in by being snapped into a channel on the resevoir and by the rubber grommet. This may take some elbow grease.
5) Remove the old grommet.(If your new pump came with a new grommet)

Installation is reverse. Usually new pumps come with new grommets. If not, it is ok to reuse the old one.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 14, 2010

SOURCE: windshield washer fliud does not squirt in my car

first try getting to a source of compressed air,with it regulated to a low pressure so as not to blow lines off blow into the top hole on the reservoir and force fluid thru the hoses,a lot of times the hoses or sprayers on the wipers get dirt in them and cant pass the fluid,also blow back thru the sprayers to see f this helps

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2011

SOURCE: I need to locate the

It is usually contained in the lower part of the washer fluid tank. Remove the tank and you will discover a two-wire lead going to the motor.

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