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Old 01-09-2013, 11:03 AM
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My windshield washer fluid barely squirts, hardly more than a dribble. It doesn't even make it to the windshield. Been like this for awhile, but now with winter here is really a problem. There is plenty fluid in it. Is there a screen or filter somewhere that may just need to be cleaned? What else can I look for?
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 11:30 AM
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I had that at the rear washer of a couple cars. Used infrequently, it would dry up. If it's ever had the opportunity to dry up in the lines, maybe this will help.

Use a hairdryer to warm up as much of the lines as you can get access to. Then run the washer motor for a LONG time. Like a few minutes. It might just need to be flushed out real good.
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 10:48 AM
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Thank you, I'll give it a try
 
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Old 01-11-2013, 06:33 PM
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...or take a bread tie, strip the plastic/paper off the wire. Then GENTLY use the wire to open/clean the hole on the nozzle. Spray them, clean a bit more.
 
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