Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 15:58:28 GMT From: Bob <phonynospamy.com> Subject: Re: Washer Fluid Warning?
On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:55:00 -0400, "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospampam myrealbox.com> wrote: >Yes they do have a low fluid sensor. You may have a blockage in the tubing >or check valves that run from the pump to the nozzles, or you may have a bad >pump. > >First see if you hear the pump run when you actuate the washers. If not, >troubleshoot that. >Next try disconnecting the tubing before the first tee connector on the >underside of the hood and actuate the washers, looking for some fluid to be >ejected from the open tube. It is actually a check valve as well as a tee >and may be clogged. >If that's OK, keep adding pieces back into the system until you determine >exactly where the blockage is... It's worth noting that the check valves are notorious for going bad. Don't miss the fact that the washers go to the headlights too... if you see lots of fluid dripping from the front when the pump runs, it's usually that area you have to check.