How to Fix Your Wiper Fluid Spray Problem (Quick and Easy Fix)

Driving a car without a proper windscreen washer is very dangerous, especially in the rainy season with wet roads. A car with a working water fluid spray is easier to drive as it clears the windshield from smearing, smudge and other outside elements.

But if the wiper fluid is not spraying after refill it could be due to a number of reasons such as a cracked wiper fluid reservoir, a malfunctioning wiper fluid pump or a clogged wiper fluid nozzle.

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Why your windshield washer fluid won’t come out? There are many potential reasons why your windshield washer fluid won’t come out.

First, you have to make sure that the washer fluid reservoir is full. If there is no fluid coming out after refilling, you may have a clogged nozzle, blow a fuse, or the pump is broken and needs to be replaced.

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Step 1: Check the Fuse

With the car parked in a quiet place, operate the window washer and listen for the whirring of the pump.

If there’s no sound, head right for the fuse box.

If the fuse is blown, it’s usually a sign of a dead pump motor or one that’s ready to check out. If it blows again, replace the motor.

Step 2: Check the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

If your washer fluid won’t spray, it may be because your washer fluid reservoir is empty. I know it seems obvious, but how many times do we overlook the obvious in our everyday lives. The windshield washer fluid reservoir is easy to locate. 

Most of the time it has a picture of the washers on the reservoir cap. Go ahead and open the cap. Then check the dipstick to see the fill level.

If you need to refill, use a premixed fluid so that you will know that you have the correct solution. The last thing you want to happen is for the fluid to freeze up in the winter.

If you have to refill your reservoir, once you’ve completed the job, be sure to check under the car, on the ground, for fluid. Make sure that a leak in your reservoir tank wasn’t the cause of the problem.

Step 3: Listen to see if you can hear the washer pump running.

The best way to do this is with the ignition on but the engine not running. That way it will be easier to hear.

Get a helper. You’ll need someone to push or turn the knob while you listen. If you can hear the motor running, that’s great. If the windshield washer fluid still won’t spray go on to Step 3…

Step 4: Make sure the washer nozzle jets are free.

The problem could be that your windshield wiper nozzles are clogged. Polish can easily block these nozzles. The location of the nozzle jets varies from car to car. Look around the base of your front windshield for yours.

If it’s the rear wiper jets that won’t work, then check near the topside of the rear window for the wiper jets. Once you’ve located them, use a straight pin to clear out the jets.

Hopefully, that gave you some insight into the cause of the problem. If so, congratulations! Job well done.

windshield wiper fluid not coming out

If your windshield wiper fluid isn’t coming out, it could be due to a number of reasons, including:

1. Empty reservoir: Low fluid levels can also cause increased wear. Check the washer fluid level regularly in order to keep your windshield wiper in good condition. You should also try to keep the reservoir half full at all times. Good thing most gas stations sell wiper washer fluid by the gallon, so you can easily fill the reservoir.
2. Broken pump: If you activate the windshield washer and don’t hear the pump’s distinct sound, then the pump is either broken or not receiving any power. This can be due to faulty wiring or other electrical issues.
3. Frozen fluid: In cold weather, the water in the wiper fluid can freeze if it doesn’t have enough antifreeze.
4. Clogged nozzle: Somewhere along the route, you’ll find a plastic barbed connector or a round one-way check valve. Disconnect the tubing there and try the washer again. If fluid squirts out, you know the nozzles are plugged. Clean the nozzles by pushing a small pin in to loosen any debris, then blow the clog back down the hose and out the end that you disconnected.
5. Blown fuse:  With the car parked in a quiet place, operate the window washer and listen for the whirring of the pump. If there’s no sound, head right for the fuse box. If the fuse is blown, it’s usually a sign of a dead pump motor or one that’s ready to check out. If it blows again, replace the motor.
6. Wiring issues: If you don’t have voltage, the problem is probably in the washer switch or the wiring. That’s the time to take the vehicle to a pro. If you have voltage, clean the terminals and coat them with dielectric silicone grease.
7. Faulty fluid level sensor: If The sensor not working properly due to dirt in the reservoir, the foil cap coming off the jug, or using water instead of washer fluid.

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