Topic Sponsor
2004 - 2008 Ford F150 General discussion on the 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 truck.

washer fluid problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 12, 2014 | 10:07 PM
  #1  
SwaintaN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 249
Likes: 3
From: Ohio
Default washer fluid problems

Went to go use the wiper fluids, press button.. nothing.. hold button nothing... go into advance cause there is nothing in the container.

fill it up..

jump back in, still nothing! wth

where do i start on this project shesh.
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2014 | 10:19 PM
  #2  
PJB's Avatar
PJB
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,770
Likes: 29
From: Rotterdam, NY
Default

Pull the hose off the squirters and see if it sprays. The line or squirters might be clogged or frozen.
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2014 | 10:20 PM
  #3  
Trueblue05's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default

My truck did the same thing, I replaced the nozzles that shoot the fluid out and it fixed the problem. You can find OEM nozzles online, but in the meantime you can go to Auto Zone and buy universal nozzles that will work as a temporary fix.
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2014 | 11:14 PM
  #4  
SwaintaN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 249
Likes: 3
From: Ohio
Default

ok ill check both of those tomorrow.. i thought maybe you should still hear the lil motor or not..

i did check the first time the lines by squeezing them they didnt feel frozen but the reservoir was so dry you could see it discolored it.
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2014 | 11:51 PM
  #5  
Inkdot22's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 100
Likes: 6
From: Orlando, FL
Default

I changed my nozzles after this happened and they worked great. They clogged again about a month later. I had to uninstall the reservoir and totally flush out the system because of debris that had accumulated in there over time....

Last edited by Inkdot22; Feb 13, 2014 at 05:07 AM.
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 01:31 AM
  #6  
SwaintaN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 249
Likes: 3
From: Ohio
Default

buddy of mine said to run vinegar or rubbing alcohol through it next time its empty thatll unclog it.. i took off passenger side had wife press button and sprayed everywhere.. now that its above 20*f the driver works to, sprays HIGH though.. almost hitting top of truck instead of windshield
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 04:12 PM
  #7  
JorgeRod54's Avatar
Goombah Stomper
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,181
Likes: 10
From: Texas
Default

Im gna have to try some of these things. I havent had sprayers in 4 years...
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 05:02 PM
  #8  
GraveDigger85's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 579
Likes: 68
From: Las Vegas
Default

Just follow some of the replies. Simply disconnect the lines from the sprayers, operate washers and if you see water coming out, the nozzles are clogged. If no water, follow hose lines to next connection, unplug and try again until you find the clog in the line. Also you should here the pump running when switch is depressed. If not you may have a failed pump, power or ground issue to pump or pump itself may be clogged.
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 05:06 PM
  #9  
SwaintaN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 249
Likes: 3
From: Ohio
Default

That's what I did I took it off at t connection to get clog out. Residual build up can occur that is why he suggested rubbing alcohol or light vinegar. Remember long use of vinegar can cause paint flake.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2014 | 01:35 PM
  #10  
JorgeRod54's Avatar
Goombah Stomper
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,181
Likes: 10
From: Texas
Default

Looks like I got a weekend project as well! My pump still works, so just gotta find the clog. It'll bubble every once in a while if I'm lucky.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:44 PM.