SubieWarrior Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I am trying to keep the individual problems to their own threads here, so here is the next one. Minor enough, but I am trying to fix it all even if just to learn my way around a Subie. I have an 88 GL Wagon. The rear hatch window washer doesn't squirt. I can hear the pump run and there is enough water in the reservoir. (Now that I finally found it. ) I poked the outlet nozzle with a pin to see if there was a blockage in the nozzle and that didn't help. I am thinking about just replacing the hose next. Any other ideas before I go that far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSSLGECKO Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I have the same problem in an EA81 (never got around to fixing it, prob. won't) I would suggest that you you try to clear out the clog w/ pressurized air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyromanic Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I had the exact same problem with the rear washer on my 85 wagon ever since I got it a couple years ago. Never did figure it out. Kept thinking I'd get around to it eventually. Guess it doesn't matter anymore though as the freakn wiper quit on me last month. I give up. Pyro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86ruguy Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 i would not use air as this will probably separate the hose from the pump if the hose is not already disconnected. when you run the washer pump see if there is fluid coming out of the corner of the car, this would indicate a loose connection at the pump or at the connector in the middle of the hose. assuming of course that they didn't change the system from 86 to 88. good luck, dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieWarrior Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 i would not use air as this will probably separate the hose from the pump if the hose is not already disconnected. when you run the washer pump see if there is fluid coming out of the corner of the car, this would indicate a loose connection at the pump or at the connector in the middle of the hose. assuming of course that they didn't change the system from 86 to 88. good luck, dave Hmm, interesting idea. I hadn't noticed if does that or not. I'll look, thanks. I think I may see if I can pop the interior panel off the hatch and either replace the whole hose system or at least disconnect it from the pump side and blow it out toward the nozzle to see if any air comes out. Thanks again, interesting ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooziewhatsit Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I think I had the same problem in my 88 GL a few years back. You should be able to pop the squirter off the hatch, and make sure it's hooked up to the hose inside. I don't think mine was (somehow). -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill90Loyale Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 When someone comes up with the fix, please post it. I've got the same issue on the rear washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I'd bet it's cracked tubing. I had the same issue. Be careful the plastic gets brittle, don't break any fittings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I think I had the same problem in my 88 GL a few years back. You should be able to pop the squirter off the hatch, and make sure it's hooked up to the hose inside. I don't think mine was (somehow). -Dave That was my exact problem with my 88 DL, i know whats wrong, have i fixed it? nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieWarrior Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 I am going to try and take a swing at this problem this weekend, along with the others I posted about. I'll post back my results. Thanks for the ideas guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd45 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Finally, a problem that I know how to fix. The hose has a check valve in line. Mine had rusted shut. Pull the hose at the valve, and use a puch or other suitable item to move the ball in the valve, that is what I did and now mine works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeron Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 ive read this whole thread thinking that there was nothing THAT complex in this system to go wrong, what could be the big deal?? Apparently, there IS. a Check valve.. figures though. Thats what Forums are For!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieWarrior Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Finally, a problem that I know how to fix. The hose has a check valve in line. Mine had rusted shut. Pull the hose at the valve, and use a puch or other suitable item to move the ball in the valve, that is what I did and now mine works fine. Aha! That kind of thing is what I was hoping might come up. Thanks, I will do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieWarrior Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 ive read this whole thread thinking that there was nothing THAT complex in this system to go wrong, what could be the big deal?? Apparently, there IS. a Check valve.. figures though. Thats what Forums are For!! Yeah, I wasn't going to post this originally, but then I realized that something might come up even with an apparently simple system like this. I wouldn't even have thought to look for a check valve. :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonVee Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 CD45- Thanks for the check valve tip! Now after all these years I can finally...(excuse etc) Peace....Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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