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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Just wondering if anyone else had this problem...About a month of ago, the first real snow and cold day here in WNY, i go to use my squirters and alls that come out really is some slush....

Fast forward a month and they still don't work at all.I figured maybe something happened and the wiper fluid maybe froze up some how, but thats not the case as there have been quite a few days where its been 50 or so. Also i've refilled the reservoir to the top so its not empty..Ive heard of these pumps/motors going...was wondering if anyone else has had a similiar problem and what it took to fix
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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They could be clogged with stuff. Try poking the holes with whatever will fit. Also you should be able to slightly hear the little motor pumping the liquid.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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If you hear the pump, pull the rubber hose off the squirter and see if it works. You can buy new squirters if there clogged. Odd that both would clog though. I think the pump is right on the washer tank.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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Mine was just a fuse. Don't know why it burned out but its been good over a yr
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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You can get a washer fluid heater if it bothers you. Or try a cold weather version.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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mine was doing the exact same thing. ended up replacing the pump motor
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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thanks guys i will be checking this out later today
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99 percent sure its the pump after looking at everything today...going to look at the fuses later
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lol @ squirters for sick mind reason's. Good luck! Deff check fuse before buying new pump!
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mine has quit too they stopped once then came back then finally died any idea how much that pump is
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lololololl to title
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mine has quit too they stopped once then came back then finally died any idea how much that pump is
www.rockauto.com
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there cheap so if it's on the fritz then just replace it
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they used to squirt all over but now its like theyre dried up
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Just a update, fixed them...Fuse blew, labeled WSW if anyone is having this problem as well
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