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Old 04-09-2018, 07:47 PM
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Windshield washers

Anyone have a problem with their windshield washer not working? I tried using mine for the first time today and got almost nothing out of the nozzles. The reservoir is full, and I can hear the pump running when I hit the button. I would rather not take it into the dealer if it is an easy fix. Thanks
 
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Old 04-09-2018, 08:27 PM
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I would check to see if the nozzles have wax in them. If they do, carefully use a needle/pin to unclog it.

Another place to look is under the hood to see if any of the hoses got disconnected.
 
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Old 04-14-2018, 06:47 PM
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I have a 2018 and just had this problem last week. It was caused by the hose from the reservoir being kinked. There was too much slack in the hose from where it was taped to the clip and the plastic wiper cover below the windshield. I pulled off the tape and pulled the hose back toward the reservoir to eliminate the excess slack and retaped it. Works fine now.
 

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Old 04-15-2018, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by GT79
I have a 2018 and just had this problem last week. It was caused by the hose from the reservoir being kinked. There was too much slack in the hose from where it was taped to the clip and the plastic wiper cover below the windshield. I pulled off the tape and pulled the hose back toward the reservoir to eliminate the excess slack and retaped it. Works fine now.
I will take a look at the hose when i get home from work today. Thanks!
 
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Old 05-02-2018, 10:05 AM
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After checking the nozzles and the hose and finding nothing out of the ordinary, i finally called and set up a service appointment, dropped the truck of yesterday afternoon. The dealership called two hours later saying the truck was ready to be picked up. They had to change the pump, Luckily they didn't have to order one. Everything works like it should now.
 


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