2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Logo
Posted on Feb 11, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Wipers were frozen but would not work when thawed

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Master 677 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 11, 2010
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Feb 01, 2010
Answers
677
Questions
1
Helped
259941
Points
2134

OK the windshield wipers were frozen "to the windshield" ? , and you turned them on not knowing this right ? , and now when you turn on the wipers, they A) move a little, you can hear them trying to work, or they B) do not move, no sound nothing ?
I may have a answer to A, or B.
If it is A) the nuts that hold the wiper arms to the wiper shaft have come loose. Pop off the little black caps and tighten the nuts, put the little black caps on .
If the answer is B) you must check the fuse box and make sure you have not blown the wiper fuse.
Please let me know hat you find.

Johnny Brown

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Chevrolet Master 5,763 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 11, 2010
Johnny    Brown
Chevrolet Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Sep 18, 2009
Answers
5763
Questions
0
Helped
3161670
Points
20432

If you turned them on when they were frozen then you may have damaged the motor or linkage to wipers. the first thing to do is to check your fuses to make sure the wiper fuse is good. if not then replace the fuse and try the wipers, also turn key on with engine off, turn wipers on and listen to see if you hear the wiper motor running if you do then maybe something came apart,most linkage snaps together, hope this helpswipers were frozen but would not work when thawed - cc019cf.gif

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
1answer

2008 mustang and wipers work fine but washer fluid wont work?

The fluid could be frozen in the hoses or the pump is broken. If you drive the car for awhile, the hoses will thaw out and the washers will work. Try getting fluid good to -20F. This fluid will be good for most areas in the US.
Replace the pump if you turn on the switch and hear no sound from the engine bay. Have someone standing close by for this test.
1helpful
2answers

How do i fix my windshield wiper fluid if its frozen in the lines inside the walls of my 2000 Toyota Rav4?

You canstart your car and let it heat up on its own, it will eventually get thawed, or you can remove the lines and thaw them out indoors using warm tap water. The pump can freeze and bust as will the tank, so inspect those too when you get the lines thawed out.
0helpful
1answer

Wiper blades were froze to the windshield and now wipers won't work.I can hear the motor running but I think the wiper linkage had been damaged

you dont EVER run the wipers when frozen to the glass..the windshield needs thawed out first..you may have stripped the gears in the unit..replacement is required..always thaw the ice first..and not with the defrost as the extreme heat will crack the glass.. use the normal vents as a first heat source..this takes time so do it earlier..
0helpful
1answer

1999 Chevy Blazer windshield wiper problems

indicates that the arm has turned on the shaft
loosen off that arm
place the wipers in the parked position , reposition the arm correctly and re tighten it
0helpful
1answer

2005 ford focus windshield washer not working. It was working then I filled it up with fluid and now it won't work. Wipers work but no fluid.

If it is cold in your area, the fluid may have frozen in the lines and or tank. Be sure you use fluid suitable for the weather conditions. If the tank is frozen - the heat from the engine may thaw it but the lines going to your wind shield may be exposed too much to the exterior to thaw from engine heat and will have to be cleared by an external heat source. A hair dryer may work - be careful of painted surfaces if you do use a heat gun or hair dryer. Hope this helps. Let me know. Thanks
0helpful
1answer

My wiper fluid is frozen in the pipes and the nozzles that lead to the actual spraying of the windshiled wiper fluid. How do I fix this the temperature is -20C

The only one way to fix this frozen windscreen washer fluid is to put the car inside a garage when the temperature is above 0 Celsius degree, (> + 5 C deg.), and wait for one hour for to thaw the car.
1helpful
1answer

Rear wiper water wash jet not working, water pump working water bottle full winscreen dry

Look at the nozzle where the Fluid comes out.
Using a straight pin (like for sewing), inspect this hole. Insert the pin straight into the hole to see if you have any blockages. Recheck operations.
During the Winter these often become frozen with outside precipitation. You can also use a hair dryer set on "hot", and heat up and thaw-out the nozzle.
During the Summer months these often become blocked with wax or dirt.
If the Pump is actually working, you may have to disconnect and check the tubing for fluid flow.
Just because you hear the Pump "humming" does not mean the Pump is pumping.
If the Pump is pumping, the tubing may be clogged and/or frozen. Again use the hair dryer to thaw out.
Make sure you use the proper fluid and not water to prevent the system from freezing.
Further: If you have tried and tried to use the Pump with no results, you can burn the Pump Motor out. Again it may sound like it is working, but in actuality it is not pumping.
Let me know if this helped, or if you have additional information or questions. Feel free to contact me at FixYa.com!
0helpful
2answers

Frozen wiper fluid. is there something I can add to a just filled washer tank

Well if is just filled and frozen then I would guess that you would have to wait for a warm day and try to get some of the fluid out first.Several companys make a ice melting washer fluid,but even if your tank is not frozen and it is just in your lines that are on your sprayers you will still have to wait until they thaw on there own.Unless you have acess to a heated garage.
1helpful
1answer

Washer fluid pump doesn't work

The fuse for the washer pump is the wiper fuse so if the wipers still work then the pump is not working and needs replaceing or the hoses topray nozzel are frozen or blocked some how.Take the hoses off the pump and listen to it when the switch is pushed to see if it runs,if it does take the hoses off and take them in to thaw,then see if you can blow through therm.If none of this work for you then the nozzles themseves are plugged,blow them out with compressed air.
0helpful
2answers

Windshield wiper doesnt work

hii..ya u have to replace it with the new
one.Since it is frozen u can't do anything
with that.once u replace it with the new one
it will start working.Other than replacing the
wiper u have nothing to do.
thank u..
Not finding what you are looking for?

310 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Chevrolet Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Ronny Bennett Sr.
Ronny Bennett Sr.

Level 3 Expert

6988 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Are you a Chevrolet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...