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Old 10-06-2012, 09:40 AM
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Hey guys, my windshield wiper fluid doesn't spray very well... I checked and cleaned the nozzles, and it still sprays at a really low pressure. Any suggestions?

And while I was at it, I painted my wiper cowls and wiper arms!

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Probably got some dirt in one of the lines! I had one of mine it didn't spray just slopped water on the windshield and I just kept hitting the button and it came out. On the fluid holder where it sucks up water is on the bottom so dirt collects at the bottom and goes through the lines. Hope that helps
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Hmm... No luck :/ I might have to take it to the dealer... This is really frustrating because it's one of those things that you take for granted until you're on the highway and can't see because when you try to wash off the bugs, no fluid comes out and your windshield now has streaks.
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Yea I've been there. Try and push a thin wire through it to break the stuff apart. The dealership if rape you for money. I'd try all I could before the stealer ship. Just my .02 though
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Follow the fluid line up to your wiper cowl, I don't rememberr but you might have to take the cowl apart, there is a plastic Y connector and they tend to corrode from age and will crack and all the pressure from windshield washer will just spray through the cracks. pretty common problem and a very easy fix if it is the problem. I just used silicon around mine and it's been good for over a year
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Could also be a weak motor
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Thanks guys. I tried to find some leaks by blowing the tubes and feeling for air, but I didn't do a very thorough inspection. I already put everything back together yesterday so I might take it apart again today or tomorrow to check it out. I'll update the post once I do it!
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Originally Posted by madeSICC
Follow the fluid line up to your wiper cowl, I don't rememberr but you might have to take the cowl apart, there is a plastic Y connector and they tend to corrode from age and will crack and all the pressure from windshield washer will just spray through the cracks. pretty common problem and a very easy fix if it is the problem. I just used silicon around mine and it's been good for over a year
I have to agree with this. Happened to my 93 also.

I like the painting of the wiper arms. Mine are all faded also, i will have to do this.



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