Washer Fluid Warning?

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Shane Almeida - 14 Jun 2004 23:30 GMT

Anyone know if the new 9-3's have a warning when the washer fluid gets low
(I don't have my manual handy to look it up myself)? There's no fluid
coming out of the nozzles and they look clear of any gunk that might cause
problems. I tried to check the reservoir, but I can't see it from under
the hood (bonnet). I haven't tried crawling under the car yet to see if I
can get a better look. Thanks.

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Fred W. - 15 Jun 2004 14:55 GMT

> Anyone know if the new 9-3's have a warning when the washer fluid gets low
> (I don't have my manual handy to look it up myself)? There's no fluid
> coming out of the nozzles and they look clear of any gunk that might cause
> problems. I tried to check the reservoir, but I can't see it from under
> the hood (bonnet). I haven't tried crawling under the car yet to see if I
> can get a better look. Thanks.

Yes they do have a low fluid sensor. You may have a blockage in the tubing
or check valves that run from the pump to the nozzles, or you may have a bad
pump.

First see if you hear the pump run when you actuate the washers. If not,
troubleshoot that.
Next try disconnecting the tubing before the first tee connector on the
underside of the hood and actuate the washers, looking for some fluid to be
ejected from the open tube. It is actually a check valve as well as a tee
and may be clogged.
If that's OK, keep adding pieces back into the system until you determine
exactly where the blockage is...

-Fred W

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Bob - 15 Jun 2004 16:58 GMT

>Yes they do have a low fluid sensor. You may have a blockage in the tubing
>or check valves that run from the pump to the nozzles, or you may have a bad
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>If that's OK, keep adding pieces back into the system until you determine
>exactly where the blockage is...

It's worth noting that the check valves are notorious for going bad.

Don't miss the fact that the washers go to the headlights too...
if you see lots of fluid dripping from the front when the pump runs,
it's usually that area you have to check.

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