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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 10:17 AM
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Question washer fluid on comming out of 1 jet

my 2008 fit the washer fluid is only comming out of 1 spout and not very much is there a way to check the line on this car.
 
Old Feb 21, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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Not to state the obvious, but check the nozzle first. I am calling "the nozzle" the part on the hood where the fluid comes out. It may be clogged.
 
Old Feb 21, 2017 | 01:07 PM
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What's the temperature outside? If you're not using winter washer fluid, it may have gelled up or frozen in cold weather? It may also have a pinched line. Follow the hose from the nozzles on the hood down to the reservoir in the front right side of the engine bay.

Maybe disconnect the hoses and shoot some compressed air through them to clear a blockage?
 
Old Feb 21, 2017 | 02:57 PM
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Sure, check for a clogged/loose line...but I vote for a clogged jet (outlet nozzle). Had that on the CR-V after I didn't use the washer for a long time.

I suggest spraying the jet with a penetrating oil (WD40, PB Blaster Etc). Let it soak in for a few minutes. (Clean excess off your paint!!!)

Then have a helper COVER the working nozzle with a finger while you actuate the washer. If all the lines are OK, the pressure will squirt the gunk out of the clogged jet.

After you are done, wash the penetrating oil off your paint, AGAIN.
 
Old Feb 21, 2017 | 06:28 PM
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A syringe full of rubbing alcohol connected to the hose off the washer pump will flush the nozzle ,, a small straight pin in the nozzle will open it enough to get the flow moving..
 
Old Feb 21, 2017 | 08:50 PM
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In the 'old days' I also would have suggested using a straight pin. But with today's nozzles designed to spray in a 'fan' pattern, you could affect the pattern by poking a hole in it with a pin.

Just sayin'.
 
Old Feb 21, 2017 | 09:24 PM
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Sometimes (even with proper winter washer fluid) snow can melt and freeze on the nozzle, blocking it partly or wholly. I find that giving it a few good quick breaths is a quick and easy way to clear them if that's the case.

It might also be that you have a cracked or broken or detached washer fluid hose between the jets...not super common, but not unheard of either. Obviously in that case the fluid runs down into the engine compartment and eventually onto the ground.
 
Old Feb 22, 2017 | 02:17 PM
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i tryed a pin but still no go all try the oil,its warm here so i know it,s not frozen.
 

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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 08:57 PM
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On my truck, this happened once and I saw some small debris covering the tip. It seemed to be the minerals from tap water I used to fill the res when it was low. From then, i only used washer fluid and never got that weird mineral build up again.

I used a needle and poked around in the hole to clear and "breakup" and build up I could not see.
 
Old Feb 25, 2017 | 12:55 PM
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is there a how to so i can just change the nozzel.
 
Old Feb 25, 2017 | 04:22 PM
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Have you checked that the hose hasn't disconnected at the T fitting?
 
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