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    winsheild wahers not washing

    I just bought my Vehicross two days ago and didn't realize that the windshield washer spay doesn't spray when you push the switch up inside the vehicle. Has this happened to anyone? If you have any advise it would be much appreciated! Thanks!

    Kara

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    You didn't mention it, so first things first, check the fluid in the reservoir. Also, listen when using the switch to spray, to hear if the pump is working in the reservoir. You can also check the lines (tubes) that run from the reservoir to the to nozzles on the hood for any gunk, pinches, or any blocking that may be happening.

    Post any findings to these statements here, and we can go from there.

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    I have checked the fluids, it is topped off. I checked the lines as well and they seem to be fine. The only thing that I can think of is that it could be the pump, or the switch malfunctioning?

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    Can you hear the pump trying to work? Do you see any fluid on the ground, or see any fluid on the reservoir (possibly leaking out)? If you can hear the pump working, but nothing is happening, you may also want to check the coupler where the hose and the nozzles connect to each other. Mine were gunked up and, after removing and cleaning, sprayed much better (although they sprayed anyways, I just saw the spray somewhat diminishing).

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    i will try that tonight when i get out of work...i also will have to check again to see if I can hear the pump working. i checked it out though at a parts place nearby...to replace the pump is only $20 not too bad...just incase. thanks for your help, i will let you know how it goes.

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    Please do... this is what the forum is here for!

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    There's bound to be a fuse in that line - could the fuse be blown? I checked the manual, but didn't see a fuse for the washer - but there must be one?

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    This happens to me all the time. The end of the hose ( at the pump area ) seems to come undone from the bottom of the reservoi when I go off-roading. Its a weird angle and a tight sqeeze to put it back; but it can be done. On my mom's VX her hose comes undone from the top ( hood area ). If you fill out the reservoi and the hose is not connected at the pump area you will lose all the water in less than 10 secs while pussing the lever to access the water.

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    Originally posted by VCAMILO
    On my mom's VX her hose comes undone from the top ( hood area ).
    Something about this statement makes me very uneasy... uhhh.. ahem, pardon.

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    Good morning, I did a search looking for which fuse is for the windshield washer motor and found this thread. Anyone know which fuse it is? The owners manual does not list which one it is.

    Thanks,

    Soggy
    Last edited by soggybottomboyz : 01/13/2014 at 11:57 AM

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    Mine was disconnected at the connection at the hood. Drove from AL to Cleveland ohio during winter without it (that sucked). I'm with everyone else...pop the hood, with the key in "run" position... have a friend listen for the pump working when you pull back on the wiper control.

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    Quote Originally Posted by soggybottomboyz View Post
    Good morning, I did a search looking for which fuse is for the windshield washer motor and found this thread. Anyone know which fuse it is? The owners manual does not list which one it is.

    Thanks,

    Soggy
    Pretty sure it is the same fuse the wipers use, so if wipers are working, fuse is okay.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PK View Post
    Pretty sure it is the same fuse the wipers use, so if wipers are working, fuse is okay.

    PK
    x2...that is what the electrical manual indicates as well.

    Fuse CB11 on the driver side dash access. From the left that would be the third row over and the third fuse from the top.
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    My fluid reservoir had a leak, and I got a new one. You can get it with a pump, or just the plastic bottle I believe...
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    I replaced all of the tubing on Boy's Ebony with fish tank air hose. Worked well. IIRC, I even replaced the splitter with one from PetSmart.
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