Windshield Sprayer Makes Noise but Nothing Comes Out! How to Diagnose Washer Fluid Not Spraying!

Your windshield is dirty, so you hit the button to spray some washer fluid, and clean it off... But nothing comes out, and you know the fluid is full! Now what? In this video, Andy shows you how to diagnose a washer fluid system when nothing comes out of the sprayer nozzles! First, a lot depends on if you hear a pump noise or not. In our case, we can hear the pump, so we know that is working. Andy traces the fluid lines from the pump to the sprayer nozzle, and discovers a tear in the hose, and a leak! Andy also gives you some great tips on the different colors of fluid, what they're made for, and which you should choose for your car or truck!

For more great diagnostic videos and tips, check out this playlist!

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[netol]

Something as simple as clearing the openings of the sprayers with a needle and checking that all the lines are plugged correctly. Saved quite some $$ with this video. Great content, short and straight to the point while thoroughly explaining how to troubleshoot.

[nikkil]

Thank you!! I added fluid to my reservoir this morning but it still wouldn't spray even though I could hear the motor pump. Googled, found your video, and decided to go look under my car. Yep, a clear leak!! So at least now I know what it is specifically so it can be fixed. You're a money saver!

[riceburner]

Love ur videos! U should show how to unclog/adjust spray nozzles for ppl who don't know. 😁

[Mr_Keating]

So crazy to me that i live in Fall River mass & I’ve been watching this show and using it’s tips since the beginning, & y’all are in the same area pretty much . 🤯keep up the good work A1 !

[robertvance]

Thank you, You are the best Host and Mechanic I appreciate how you calmly take the time and explain things. I once had to take the tank out and clean it on my Crown Victoria because a big insect got inside somehow and had everything blocked lol 🤣🤣🤣. Thank you for the good video.

[YiannisPagonis]

Perfect video. Thanks also to the entire 1A Auto team. Greetings from Greece 😄

[ericbrophy]

Thank you for this video; it just helped me solve the issue on my wife's '22 Mustang. (Found the hose had disconnected from the nozzles' line when I removed the hood liner.)

[kylefowler]

On the Caliber it probably wouldn't have hurt to put a small cable tie around the hose after reinstalling it to help hold it in place. I think it is possible that the hose isn't holding on to the barb fitting as well as it used to

[stephenbruce]

My issue has always been with clogged nozzles. Best to purge the lines out before you replace or clean them out to get anything out of the lines otherwise you risk more debris clogging thing up.

[mgmz]

I had the same problem with 2022 acura vacum all the fluid and found ALGE on tne fluid after that it works great !!

[ZorroDaddy]

Wondering why it works Sometimes, more times dont work, but Sometimes it sprays well, and sometimes one side, appreciates the input, oh, pump is good, just from pump to 2 nozzles no water at air pressure. Thanks

[rogerwilco]

I've had a nozzle break at the hose connection before, due to freezing early last winter....on a side note I don't recommend rainex, after using religiously for years it created a film on the "full" sensor tripping the "low" code. Sensor was only $5 but I had to remove the grill and other parts as well as the tank 45 minutes (RAM 1500 4th gen) (Vinegar flushing didn't work)

[outoftime]

man mines doin the same except vice versa. 2008 scion xb. im guesin im gona hav to change out the whole rear hose. not lookin forward to it at all lol. both motors work. so im gona try buy the hose n hook it up from the motor n see wats up

[saltycreole]

I had to unclog both car's nozzles last winter. Some nasty stuff blew out. Watch what kind of fluid you put in your reservoir. Some don't like winters.

[CreasyEQ]

My issue is similar. My washer line is out of the port socket. Its the driver side line that needs readjusting 💯.

[maxanetetalavera]

Watched All Your Videos thru the Years…. Requesting a DIY on a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica 3.6 Pentastar Tune Up / Spark Plug…. Happy New Year…

[terrencecalnimptewa]

Are all hose's for windshield washer rubber hose's? On my 03 Cadillac CTS thier plastic... Which is highly odd...

[garrettw]

Excellent video! Seems like the owner of that car doesn’t even know that cars need oil changes. By that, I mean the whole car looks neglected

[robertbenoit]

I have the same exact problem however, I am in Florida so ICE and SNOW is not going to be an issue. SO I am looking for a solution. I already filled my washer fluid so I know that is not the problem. I am thinking something happened at the shop when I got my tires put on because it was working before the car went in the shop and now it is not working.