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Windshield washer not working, help request |
Cuda911 |
Jul 15 2014, 12:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Windshield washer question:
I have only owned this car for a month or two, and am still checking things out on it. Today I filled up the wiper fluid reservoir and attached the hose to the spare tire. No go when I tried to use the washer via the lever. Not sure if it's a clog in the nozzles, or what. But, I could hear air escaping at the reservoir cap where the hose enters it. Should I try getting a new cap for the reservoir? If so, where do I find one? Any other suggestions? What are the proper steps I should follow to diagnose? Thanks! |
mepstein |
Jul 15 2014, 04:21 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I would not bother hooking up the system. Its notorious for leaking under the dash.
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rgalla9146 |
Jul 15 2014, 05:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
If you must have working squirters re-plumb the whole system to operate with an electric pump.
There is even a momentary switch in the directional mechanism to activate the pump. Unless you like to wash your pants while driving. I'm sure it's been covered here. Search. |
Cuda911 |
Jul 15 2014, 10:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
I would not bother hooking up the system. Its notorious for leaking under the dash. Yeah, I've read that about the under-dash leaks, and also about hooking up an electric pump as mentioned above by rgalla. I think I'll just leave it disconnected. Figured if it was a simple small fix I'd go for it. But, probably not worth the effort if it takes more than 12 minutes in time and $6 in parts. |
mepstein |
Jul 15 2014, 10:30 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I would not bother hooking up the system. Its notorious for leaking under the dash. Yeah, I've read that about the under-dash leaks, and also about hooking up an electric pump as mentioned above by rgalla. I think I'll just leave it disconnected. Figured if it was a simple small fix I'd go for it. But, probably not worth the effort if it takes more than 12 minutes in time and $6 in parts. Carry some wipes for the glass in a ziplock and you'll be way ahead. |
dlkawashima |
Jul 15 2014, 10:37 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
I think I'll just leave it disconnected. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.animateit.net-12234-1405442253.1.gif) To be on the safe side, I would check the driver's side carpet, just to be sure water hasn't leaked into it. When I first got my car, I did the same as you and quickly discovered a bunch of water had leaked out and formed a mini swimming pool in the driver's well. |
saigon71 |
Jul 15 2014, 11:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,000 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I went through the same thing in the Spring. Unless you feel the need to keep everything completely factory, the stock windshield washer system isn't worth fixing in my opinion.
Grab a pump, momentary switch, some new tubing, wire and be done with it. Works well with the stock reservoir. |
Spoke |
Jul 15 2014, 11:26 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,991 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
I think I'll just leave it disconnected. Working windshield washer is mandatory for auto inspection in PA. Not sure about CA. It only needs to work for the inspection. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
dlkawashima |
Jul 15 2014, 11:50 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
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Cuda911 |
Jul 15 2014, 12:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Yep, no safety inspection in CA. Just smog inspection '76 and forward cars.
You can drive a car just fine here even if it has no brakes, a rotted frame, rotted tires, and a broken suspension. But lord help you if you put an an aftermarket exhaust tip. Based on your opinions above, a mini bottle of Windex and a microfiber will be added to my kit (I always carry microfibers and some spray wax in the car). Now, I need to siphon out that whole reservoir of wiper fluid I guess. |
dlkawashima |
Jul 15 2014, 12:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
I use an e-cloth for windows. I was skeptical at first, but after using it a while, I think it's pretty good. On sale here:
http://www.ecloth.com/Glass-Polishing-Clot...price-of-1.html |
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