Windshield wiper mist doesn't always work

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leighangela
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Location: Stow, Ohio

Windshield wiper mist doesn't always work

Post by leighangela »

My mist usually doesn't work in the front. It works in the back just fine. There's fluid in thee. Sometimes it won't come out. Sometimes if I restart the car it works fine, but not always. Thanks for any ideas on what I can look at (and describe where, as I don't know anything about cars).
sideshowalan
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Re: Windshield wiper mist doesn't always work

Post by sideshowalan »

There are 2 washer fluid pumps attached to the tank. One for the front and another for the rear. The front one is either clogged or on it's way out.

They're reasonable, $20-$30 each.
2008 Pontiac Vibe
2008 Toyota Sienna XLE
(Former 2003 5-speed Vibe owner)
leighangela
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Joined: Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:41 pm
Location: Stow, Ohio

Re: Windshield wiper mist doesn't always work

Post by leighangela »

Is it easy to replace? I don't know where the pumps are. Thank you!
sideshowalan
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Re: Windshield wiper mist doesn't always work

Post by sideshowalan »

Here is an excellent write-up by another board member:

viewtopic.php?f=28&t=29788&hilit=washer

Seems pretty straight forward.
2008 Pontiac Vibe
2008 Toyota Sienna XLE
(Former 2003 5-speed Vibe owner)
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