Rear Windshield Washer Not Working - Page 5

magredoak · #41 (**permalink**) 02-04-05, 07:49 PM

Filled the washer reservoir to the top - rear washer still does not work.

BANK · #42 (**permalink**) 02-04-05, 09:54 PM

I'll give the full reservoir trick a try. Like the vehicle, but dealer's attention to detail is not likely to get better.

magredoak · #43 (**permalink**) 02-05-05, 09:17 PM

I fixed mine myself. The little shroud over the nozzle just lifts off, and swings out of the way. The nozzle pulls out with pliers. I ran the pump to flush the line, and blew out the nozzle. Oily stuff came out of the line, and now it works.

louisn · #44 (**permalink**) 02-06-05, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by magredoak

I fixed mine myself. The little shroud over the nozzle just lifts off, and swings out of the way. The nozzle pulls out with pliers. I ran the pump to flush the line, and blew out the nozzle. Oily stuff came out of the line, and now it works.

Could you go into a little more detail. How did you get the shroud off. Mine won't just lift off.

magredoak · #45 (**permalink**) 02-06-05, 09:30 AM

I pulled up on the right side, and it swung up and to the left. it is hinged on the wiper arm.

louisn · #46 (**permalink**) 02-06-05, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by magredoak

I pulled up on the right side, and it swung up and to the left. it is hinged on the wiper arm.

I pulled up from the right and it won't budge. I sure would like to avoid the dealer if possible. I've pulled as hard as I dare w/o breaking something. I see where it's hinged but it doesn't even move even though I put on gloves for added leverage. Maybe the fact it's about 40 degrees here make it harder to move. Any further advice?

magredoak · #47 (**permalink**) 02-06-05, 05:57 PM

Pull up on the right edge of the cover. It has a snap latch.

louisn · #48 (**permalink**) 02-07-05, 09:03 AM

Finally got shroud off after heating it with a hot rag; saw the nozzle and a 1/2 nut. Tried to pull out nozzle with plyers but it was too tight and I was afraid of crushing the nozzle with the plyers. Did you just pull it out or did you unscrew that nut. How much pressure did you put on the nozzle? Thanks

magredoak · #49 (**permalink**) 02-07-05, 12:07 PM

The nut holds on the wiper blade. I pulled on the plastic tip of the nozzle. Try to turn it, to loosen it. I thought it might be screwed in, but it was just a press fit. Good luck.

louisn · #50 (**permalink**) 02-09-05, 02:06 PM

Dealer spent at least 1 1/2 hours on it yesterday. Totally clogged up. It now works but it shoots staright up and misses the windshield but does clean my garage ceiling. A new nozzle is on order.