Wiper Fluid Not Spraying

CivilPenny · 10-06-2019, 02:02 PM

So since I’ve had this car, the wiper fluid does not deploy and cover the windshield. In fact, it doesn’t even come out of the dispensers one drop. Obviously I had filled the resivour, but have not seen any leaking. Maybe I’ll check it after a day of sitting. Any ideas? Burned out actuator motor? Thanks.

SouthArk370Z · 10-06-2019, 02:25 PM

Check the fuse (see OM or FSM for location) and make sure the connector is plugged in at the pump.

crazy4oldcars · 10-06-2019, 03:06 PM

The nozzles have a tendency to get plugged, too.

Kirk B.

BettyZ · 10-06-2019, 07:41 PM

The tubing may be pinched. It runs under the passenger fender. Pull the plastics and take a look.

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MZ DAIZY · 10-07-2019, 07:35 AM

Might as well check the Blinker Fluid too. Apparently, Nobody fills that up either.

crazy4oldcars · 10-07-2019, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Might as well check the Blinker Fluid too. Apparently, Nobody fills that up either.

I was told that was self-renewing? I'm supposed to check that? Can you show me a picture of where the reservoir is?p

Kirk B.

MZ DAIZY · 10-07-2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

I was told that was self-renewing? I'm supposed to check that? Can you show me a picture of where the reservoir is?p

Kirk B.

It’s next to the Henway. Nobody fills it because you never want to let your enemies know your intentions....

yingiee · 10-08-2019, 03:37 PM

My driver side is spraying regularly or maybe even too strong but my passenger side is squirting out only a little bit of fluid. I poked the hole with a paper clip and wiped the opening with isopropyl alcohol. Didn't fix anything. Any one else had this problem before? Should I shoot some wd40 into the hole?

crazy4oldcars · 10-08-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yingiee

My driver side is spraying regularly or maybe even too strong but my passenger side is squirting out only a little bit of fluid. I poked the hole with a paper clip and wiped the opening with isopropyl alcohol. Didn't fix anything. Any one else had this problem before? Should I shoot some wd40 into the hole?

Mine plugged up on both sides. Stealer ended up replacing them. $200. I thought my extended warranty was going to cover it.
Nope.
Now the driver's side is aimed too low. I'll fix it myself.

Kirk B.

BettyZ · 10-08-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by yingiee

My driver side is spraying regularly or maybe even too strong but my passenger side is squirting out only a little bit of fluid. I poked the hole with a paper clip and wiped the opening with isopropyl alcohol. Didn't fix anything. Any one else had this problem before? Should I shoot some wd40 into the hole?

I'm no doctor, but that sounds like the clap.

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yingiee · 10-09-2019, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I'm no doctor, but that sounds like the clap.

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Lol, shouldn’t have used “squirting” and use more car terms instead of “poke the hole”

But back to the problem at hand, the passenger side seems to have to pressure when shooting out the washer fluid. When I tested with the hood up, the fluid was just pouring out like a shitty school water fountain.

madwi · 10-09-2019, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivilPenny

So since I’ve had this car, the wiper fluid does not deploy and cover the windshield. In fact, it doesn’t even come out of the dispensers one drop. Obviously I had filled the resivour, but have not seen any leaking. Maybe I’ll check it after a day of sitting. Any ideas? Burned out actuator motor? Thanks.

If you are on the west side of the state I can try to locate my old hoses and nozzles for you to try. I haven't had the washer hooked up for years.

BettyZ · 10-10-2019, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by yingiee

Lol, shouldn’t have used “squirting” and use more car terms instead of “poke the hole”

But back to the problem at hand, the passenger side seems to have to pressure when shooting out the washer fluid. When I tested with the hood up, the fluid was just pouring out like a shitty school water fountain.

The driver and passenger nozzles run off the same line. From pass to driver. Maybe pull the passenger nozzle and soak it in something mildly acidic. Be careful not to break the clips holding the tubing to the hood. They're $5-6 bucks a pop.

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vtec to vvel · 10-10-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Might as well check the Blinker Fluid too. Apparently, Nobody fills that up either.

Don't forget about the alternator fluid and the muffler bearings. Might as well also check to see if the cams are camming.

10-06-2019, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
CivilPenny Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 22 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 6	Wiper Fluid Not Spraying So since I’ve had this car, the wiper fluid does not deploy and cover the windshield. In fact, it doesn’t even come out of the dispensers one drop. Obviously I had filled the resivour, but have not seen any leaking. Maybe I’ll check it after a day of sitting. Any ideas? Burned out actuator motor? Thanks.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Check the fuse (see OM or FSM for location) and make sure the connector is plugged in at the pump. Spartan 1771 and BettyZ like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	The tubing may be pinched. It runs under the passenger fender. Pull the plastics and take a look. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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