Re: Wiper Problems

[ROBERT_S_ABBOTT@HP-SanDiego-om7.om.hp.com]

If that doesn't work - take it back to the dealer.  They will replace the nozles
for free.  When I first got my car one dribbled all over the hood, the other 
shot right over my roof.  It turned out they just got clogged when the 
dealership waxed/polished it off the truck.  They are non-adjustable and just 
snap in.  Come to think of it - they still seems to leak after I use them.  Not 
a big deal but just leaves a little river mark down my hood:(



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Subject: Wiper Problems
Author:  Non-HP-b-schleusner (b-schleusner@ti.com) at HP-Boise,mimegw122
Date:    5/21/98 10:11 AM


Donkey has a problem with his washers:
     
For the past week or two I haven't been able to get my windshield washers 
to spit the fluid. Its not cause they're frozen because A. its warm out, 
and B. They're heated. I checked the resorvoir and I had enough fluid but I 
decided to fill it up a bit anyway. I unscrewed the cap and it all burst 
out like a soda can exploding. I filled it up a bit more but nothing will 
come out unless I hold the stalk back for a couple secs then the right 
nozzle will bubble but nothign will come out far enough to clear the hood 
and nothing at all from the left one. Anyone have any suggestions? The car 
is still under warranty but I'd like to get this done with minimal hassle. 
Thanks..
     
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Geoff, I own a 97 GLX and had a similar problem and finally found the solution. 
Open your hood and look at the right side where the wiper fluid hoses run. 
What I suspect is happening (this was my problem) is the hoses get kinked when 
the hood is shut.  My washers were similar to yours and wouldn't squirt nada. 
I must be careful EVERY time I close my hood to make sure the hoses slide into 
the engine compartment unkinked (a minor PITA, but a PITA nonetheless). 
Problem
is, that once the hoses are kinked it's almost impossible to un-kink them. I'm 
hoping the heat from the engine will eventually soften/straighten the hoses. 
Hope this solves your problem.  
     
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Bill Schleusner 97GLX
Texas Instruments Incorporated
b-schleusner@ti.com
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