chuxter Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 my windshield washer fluid on my 2007 legacy suddenly got very weak...won't reach even halfway up windshield. pump is obviously working, what could be the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 chuxter, Chances are that the fluid lines from the washer pump, or the end nozzles are partially plugged with debris. Its also possible that the pump intake could be partially plugged. Of course, this assumes that the pump hasn't grown tired and needs replacing. To clear the lines/nozzles pull them from the pump exit tube and blow air through them, possibly even from the reverse end. You could use a fine wire to clean the nozzle openings. The pump motor fix will require some parts removal and dexterity. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuxter Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 OK, I'll try that. If I need to replace the pump, how do I get to it? Seems like the fluid reservoir is buried under metal. Go at it from underneath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 have someone activate the spray while you watch underhood. I recently had low spray on our OB and it was a deteriorated rubber elbow leaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 It is full of fluid right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 chuxter, To get at the fluid reservoir and the pump, may require pulling a front wheel and part of the inner fender liner, or even the front bumper cover. It depends on the pump location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 As mentioned above, it may be a hose that is kinked, leaking a little, or one of those plastic elbow joints is cracked. They become brittle after a few years. A few years ago I had a hose come loose from one of the connections (on one of those awful Toyotas). Might be a good idea to check for those small things before taking bigger things apart. Just my 2 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith3267 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 This happens a lot right after waxing the car. It is easy to get a little wax into the nozzles. Just stick a pin or needle in to the nozzle holes gently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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