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I have a 2001 Toyota RAV4. When I try to wash the windshield, the water only dribbles out of the nozzles on the hood. There seems to be no pressure. Is there any way to fix it myself?
Hilary
Re: I have a 2001 Toyota RAV4. When I try to wash the...
The windscreen washer pump could be weak or there could some kind of obstruction to the system,try to ***** the nozzles with a needle while someone operates the windscreen washer switch.
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Based on our research the RAV4s with wet floors are usually, but not always, clogged sunroof drains or drain outlets. Other RAV4 owners found that the body trim surrounding their windshield or even the fender panel had degraded and failed, allowing water to seep in during heavy rain.
Aug 12, 2015
Could be a coincidence. Just try to trace back the electrical wires and see where one is bad, or perhaps even has a shortage, causing the fuse to blow.
Impossible to do a diagnose without being under the hood myself.
sound like ignition system getting wet.make sure long rubber seal below windshield cowl in place because rain water can run down winshield by the cowl get under hood damp ignition and electrical system check make sure long rubber seal in place not damaged or missing.
With the engine off and cold, open the hood and locate the vehicle's radiator and water pump. Remove the radiator cap.Install a pressure tester on the radiator. Apply the pressure indicated on the radiator cap or in the owner's manual. Inspect the water pump for leaks. Remove the pressure tester. Place a drain pan under the radiator. Open the drain valve or remove the lower radiator hose to drain the cooling system.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CARPROG FULL V4.01
I just fixed one today that had scale on the inlet of the washer motor suction inside the washer bottle. I have poured vinegar inside the bottles and dissolved the scale so you could pump it out.
CHECK THE SUPPLY TUBES FROM THE PUMP TO THE SPRAY HEADS. SOME TIMES FINE PARTICALS OF DIRT WILL STOP THESE UP REMOVE THE HOSE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND USE COMPRESSED AIR AND BLOW FROM THE SPRAY HEADS BACK TO THE OPEN HOSE TO CLEAN OUT THE DIRT IF THIS DOSN'T WORK LEAVE THE HOSE OFF AND TRY THE WASHER WITH OUT THEM HOOKED UP SEE WHAT KIND OF FLOW YOU GET FROM THE PUMP IF IT IS VERY LOW THE PUMP IS BAD
if the nozzles are not on the hood, they may be in the wiper arms themselves, I have seen them under the vent grille at the bottom of the windshield as well, you should be able to see the hoses under the hood at the base of the windshield
If the windshield fluid is coming slowly then nozzles are clogged you need to use a safety pin and clean the nozzle on the hood and adjust the nozzle ....
Disconnect the line at the pump and see if there is adiquate flow and pressure. If so reconnect and check for a kink in the line. If not try and back wash the system, meaning disconnect at the pump and force the water in the opposite direction from the lines in an attempt to dislodge any thing that may have gotten stuck in the line.
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