Windshield Washer Problem

Canadabeef · 01-30-2011, 07:54 AM

My windshield washer started working intermittently the last few weeks, now it doesn't work at all. The wipers still go on when pressing the washer button. I've checked the fuses, they're fine. Anyone have suggestions? I imagine there's a relay for it, but with all the relay's generically marked, not sure which one to check. Before I bring it in, throught I'd tap into the wealth of knowledge in this forum. Anyone????

breye · 01-30-2011, 08:51 AM

First make sure it's not just froze

davedad · 01-30-2011, 09:13 AM

check for ice in the line. It may just be frozen.

DoodleBug · 01-30-2011, 09:19 AM

mine was frozen most of last week, with the temps below freezing all day. now its working fine.

when you push the washer button, can you hear the washer motor?

Rickman · 01-30-2011, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davedad

check for ice in the line. It may just be frozen.

And check to see if the rubber hoses fell off under the hood where it connects underneath the spray nozzles. It's pretty warm today in Ottawa!

Canadabeef · 01-30-2011, 11:58 AM

I hope it's not frozen. I'm snow birding in Fort Lauderdale Florida!

breye · 01-30-2011, 01:02 PM

Ok then we can rule out frozen

CanWeTakeTheRidgeline? · 01-30-2011, 03:17 PM

Nozzles plugged?
Pop the hoses off the nozzles and try it. Got flow? Plugged nozzles.
Most reseroirs have a debris screen in them. This may also be plugged.
If you have access to compressed air, you could try blowing air back through the system from the nozzle end. Start with LOW pressure.
You should hear air bubbling in the reservoir.
Try again. (It may take a few tries to reprime the system. Same as starting with an empty reservoir.)

Canadabeef · 01-30-2011, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanWeTakeTheRidgeline?

Nozzles plugged?
Pop the hoses off the nozzles and try it. Got flow? Plugged nozzles.
Most reseroirs have a debris screen in them. This may also be plugged.
If you have access to compressed air, you could try blowing air back through the system from the nozzle end. Start with LOW pressure.
You should hear air bubbling in the reservoir.
Try again. (It may take a few tries to reprime the system. Same as starting with an empty reservoir.)

Tried all of the above. There doesn't seem to be any power going to the pump motor. Trying to find the relay for it, but not marked anywhere. Then I guess I'll have to check the pump motor. Failing that, back trace and look for a short somewhere. I hate to take it to the dealer if it's just a simple thing.

bikerbudmatt · 01-31-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadabeef

I hope it's not frozen. I'm snow birding in Fort Lauderdale Florida!

Did you change out the Canadian washer fluid for American?

Just kidding!

You might find all your fluid has been squirting under the hood. Washer systems seem to be fragile creatures.

01-30-2011, 07:54 AM	#1
Canadabeef ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 82	Windshield Washer Problem My windshield washer started working intermittently the last few weeks, now it doesn't work at all. The wipers still go on when pressing the washer button. I've checked the fuses, they're fine. Anyone have suggestions? I imagine there's a relay for it, but with all the relay's generically marked, not sure which one to check. Before I bring it in, throught I'd tap into the wealth of knowledge in this forum. Anyone???? __________________ Canadabeef (currently in Fort Lauderdale, FL) "Ridgeline", the truck you can swear 'on' and not 'at'!

01-30-2011, 08:51 AM	#2
breye ROC Rank: Junior 2009 DX Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern,Ontario Posts: 418	Re: Windshield Washer Problem First make sure it's not just froze

01-30-2011, 09:13 AM	#3
davedad ROC Rank: 2k Comma Club 2007 RT Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cheektowaga,ny Posts: 2,498	Re: Windshield Washer Problem check for ice in the line. It may just be frozen.

01-30-2011, 09:19 AM	#4
DoodleBug ROC Rank: Sophomore 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 143	Re: Windshield Washer Problem mine was frozen most of last week, with the temps below freezing all day. now its working fine. when you push the washer button, can you hear the washer motor? __________________ Dave 2007 Nimbus Grey RTL 1997 Honda VRF750

01-30-2011, 11:58 AM	#6
Canadabeef ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 82	Re: Windshield Washer Problem I hope it's not frozen. I'm snow birding in Fort Lauderdale Florida! __________________ Canadabeef (currently in Fort Lauderdale, FL) "Ridgeline", the truck you can swear 'on' and not 'at'!

01-30-2011, 01:02 PM	#7
breye ROC Rank: Junior 2009 DX Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern,Ontario Posts: 418	Re: Windshield Washer Problem Ok then we can rule out frozen

01-30-2011, 03:17 PM	#8
CanWeTakeTheRidgeline? ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 36	Re: Windshield Washer Problem Nozzles plugged? Pop the hoses off the nozzles and try it. Got flow? Plugged nozzles. Most reseroirs have a debris screen in them. This may also be plugged. If you have access to compressed air, you could try blowing air back through the system from the nozzle end. Start with LOW pressure. You should hear air bubbling in the reservoir. Try again. (It may take a few tries to reprime the system. Same as starting with an empty reservoir.) __________________ ______________________________ Design with Accuracy - Fabricate with Precision - Beat to Fit - Paint to Match '06 Ridgeline RTS (92K mi)- Billet Silver-A.R.E. Top-Trailer Hitch with Elec. Brake Controller-K&N Air Filter-ScanGauge Other rides: '02 CR-V (138K mi) occasionally with Thule rack and Rocket Box '77 Chevrolet Vega Wagon (Grocery Getter) 4 extra pistons and a herd of extra ponies. '76 Honda CB400F It mostly hides in the shade.

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