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Old 10-16-2012, 12:35 PM
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Windshield Wiper Sprayer problem

Tried the windshield sprayer that is supposed to activate with the wiper switch (pulled it toward me), but nothing comes out. I don't hear the motor & no warning lights are on. Is there a fuse to check or other trouble shooting I can perform? My G is only 3 months old & this is the first time I tried this.
Really don't want to return to dealer for such a small problem.
Old 10-16-2012, 12:49 PM
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may be a silly question, but does the tank have washer fluid in it?
Old 10-16-2012, 01:17 PM
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If it was empty, would I get a dashboard warning light?
Old 10-16-2012, 01:24 PM
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From the manual:
11. Low washer fluid warning

This warning appears when the washer
tank fluid is at a low level. Add washer fluid
as necessary. (See “Window washer fluid”
(P.8-16).)
Old 10-16-2012, 02:13 PM
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I've seen a few of these fail on the newer Gs... Try listening to the motor while spraying, if you don't hear anything, it is likely there is an electrical problem related to wiring or a bad motor.
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Ah just noticed you don't hear the motor Well next step would be to test the terminals at the motor connector to see if you are getting voltage when activating the motor.
Old 11-03-2012, 04:57 PM
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Mine only spray out of the middle holes.
Old 11-06-2012, 10:06 AM
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mine only 3 of 4

my far right (passenger side) don't work.
Old 12-07-2012, 05:58 PM
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I know this is a useless reply but I tried this again after a heavy rain & it worked fine. Maybe I just needed to break in my wipers
Old 05-28-2013, 03:27 PM
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I know this is an old post but how did you make it spray from all the wholes. I feel like mine has gotten weaker and i thought it sprayed across the windshiled but its not coming out of two holes.
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Originally Posted by GeezerB
I know this is a useless reply but I tried this again after a heavy rain & it worked fine. Maybe I just needed to break in my wipers
The hole got plugged up!
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