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Winshield Washer Fluid extremely low pressure

Low water pressure on my wiper fluid. Sometimes jets shoot for short bursts, but nothing sustained. I presume it's a clog at the reservoir as front and back motors seem to working, but neither put out much water. How do I check the reservoir? Do I need to tear half the car up to get to it?

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The washer pump is located in the right front fender, mounted infront of the wheel. Remove the front portion of the wheel well splash cover to gain excess. This pump does the work for the front and rear washers. Verify that the pump is working and then check for a pinched hose.
However, if you hear the pump working,as you say, open the hood and take the hoses off the squirter nozzles to see if there is good flow of fluid. If there is, then your nozzles are plugged. You may be able to clean them out with some air pressure. Careful working with the nozzles, as they are plastic and break easy.

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  • Multifunction switch (wiper/washer switch).
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  • Rear wiper down relay.
  • Rear wiper motor.
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