Why does'nt my truck's wiper fluid work?

[ViperHMS]

I know! I've used it many times for the lights in my parking lights/turn signals.

It provides corrosion protection, creates a barrier against water, and does not conduct electricity (Dielectric). For spark plugs it will keep out moisture and promotes conductivity. It also keeps the boots from cooking themselves on.

 

[Buddy_Christ]

line came off, pump is bad, fuse for pump is shot, connection to pump dead.

seals inside the pump can be bad, so even though the pump runs it doens't build pressure.

wire could've come loose on the pump as well.

check fuses under hood and in the dash panel. first place to start if you don't hear the motor running when trying to spray.

another possibility is the switch inside the car is bad/worn out. there's lots of possibilities actually.

what type of truck?

 

[gonelifting]

Nissan Pathfinder SUV. 2001 I just thought it froze and would evenntually thaw and go back on, but that was'nt the case. Also, it could have been bad before I tesed it while it was iced out.

Thanks for the replies. I may check the fuse because I tried it a couple of times when frozen. That may have blown the fuse. Correct?

 

[Buddy_Christ]

Nissan Pathfinder SUV. 2001 I just thought it froze and would evenntually thaw and go back on, but that was'nt the case. Also, it could have been bad before I tesed it while it was iced out.

Thanks for the replies. I may check the fuse because I tried it a couple of times when frozen. That may have blown the fuse. Correct?

possibly could have if it was overloaded trying to push ice and getting nowhere.

i feel like i'm flying by remote here....lol

try this...check fuses. if all fuses are OK, then get an assistant. find the motor, disconnect the wiring harness, and have your assistant push the button inside the car while you check for power with a 12V test light. if you don't want to use a 12V test light, you can use your tounge.

seriously though, that's the best thing to do. if there's power going to the motor and nothing's happening, you know there's a problem with the motor. if there isn't power going to the motor, then you know it's the switch.

whatever you find out, don't walk into a shop and say "my sprayer motor is bad." it may not be, it could be something else. they'll replace the motor, it still won't work, and you'll be out some cash. you can always go in and tell the service manager what you tried on your own and what you found though. it can speed up the diagnostic process (they're going to double check what you said you did anyway though.) or you can keep your mouth shut and check the honesty of the shop.


eh, on second thought, screw the 12V test light. use your tounge.

 

[gonelifting]

Where are the damn fuses? Where thy`ve always been, if I remember correctly under the steering column somewhere? or Am I still living in the 70's? lol uhh

 

[Buddy_Christ]

Where are the damn fuses? Where thy`ve always been, if I remember correctly under the steering column somewhere? or Am I still living in the 70's? lol uhh

most new cars have 2 fuse panels. one is under the dash, the normal location on the driver's side. the other is under the hood and it's usually pretty clearly marked that it's a fuse panel. i know on our Civics, the underhood fuse panel is at the rear of the fender on the passenger's side. dunno where it would be on a Nissan, but it's under there somewhere.

take a look around for it after you check the fuses under the dash. pull each and every fuse. even though they're marked, they run out of space sometimes and can't list the other 10 things that are on that circuit.

 

[PICK3]

Big4life is right man. You should probably just replace the whole engine

or go buy a 2005 Mustang GT