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Old 12-12-2014, 12:31 AM
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Old to the forums, but new to the S197! Just bought a 2014 3.7 Grabber Blue the other day after having my newedge for 5 years! So one thing I noticed was that the washer fluid sprayers do not work. The wipers do, as well as I can hear the sprayer motors working. Most likely it is a clog, but the sprayer tips do not looked clogged at all. Any tips on where to begin my search for my clog? The car is under warranty, but I dont want to take it to the dealer for silly washer fluid sprayers

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Dumb question but is there washer fluid in it?
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I believe there is a tube that looks similar to this.



Maybe not exactly the same as that's from an SN95, but that's where I'd start looking for a clog.
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Alright cool I'll check for that type of line. And oddly enough, the first time I tried it there was no washer fluid in the reservoir. So I filled it up, and still no dice. I'll have to have a root around the engine to see if I can find that line. Have yet to do any real digging. The dealer told me to check the sprayers, but from what I can tell they are not clogged at all. Thanks for the replies
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If the reservoir was empty then you will have to reprime the system. you may have to activate the sprayers for a little longer before the fluid if through out the whole line
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If the reservoir was empty then you will have to reprime the system
Or you may need to replace the wiper fluid pump motor. The wiper fluid helps cool it, running it empty can ruin it.
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true true. i'll go and try to prime it now and see what happens
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1) Is there fluid in it? (Hey....I'm just saying...)
2) It may have run empty and the system needs to be primed a bit. I have noticed that some vehicles take much longer than others to do this
3) Clog would be my next item to investigate
4) Replace pump as final option. I'm guessing it is a pretty cheap part.
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Originally Posted by cruisin5268d
1) Is there fluid in it? (Hey....I'm just saying...)
2) It may have run empty and the system needs to be primed a bit. I have noticed that some vehicles take much longer than others to do this
3) Clog would be my next item to investigate
4) Replace pump as final option. I'm guessing it is a pretty cheap part.
Did you read any of this thread before posting?
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Originally Posted by Mobiusone stang
Hey guys!

Old to the forums, but new to the S197! Just bought a 2014 3.7 Grabber Blue the other day after having my newedge for 5 years! So one thing I noticed was that the washer fluid sprayers do not work. The wipers do, as well as I can hear the sprayer motors working. Most likely it is a clog, but the sprayer tips do not looked clogged at all. Any tips on where to begin my search for my clog? The car is under warranty, but I dont want to take it to the dealer for silly washer fluid sprayers

Thanks!
You might be surprised. When you mentioned the dealer said to check the sprayers, did they mention that in person from you taking it in or was it just over the phone?

Brand new cars shouldn't have this issue. If you didn't take it in then you should.
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