leaking windshield washer fluid
11-27-2013, 07:19 AM
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leaking windshield washer fluid
This should be an easy thing to fix. Removed fender liner and replaced the rubber grommet thingy even though the old one was tight and did not appear to be leaking. Checked the lower pump and it works fine, no leaks from the container or gasket or pump itself. The pump worked fine and did not appear to be cracked or leaking when pumped outside the reservoir and drawing from a small container of water. Filled the reservoir, operated the pump and all looked good. No leaks showing. But... now the container is empty again???
Do I just assume the pump housing is cracked and replace it even though I cannot see a crack and it does not leak when out of the reservoir and operated? Or, what else do I check? I am not filling the container above the second headlamp squirter pump so that should not be an issue.
Seems simple, what am I missing?
Do I just assume the pump housing is cracked and replace it even though I cannot see a crack and it does not leak when out of the reservoir and operated? Or, what else do I check? I am not filling the container above the second headlamp squirter pump so that should not be an issue.
Seems simple, what am I missing?
11-27-2013, 08:59 AM
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This should be an easy thing to fix. Removed fender liner and replaced the rubber grommet thingy even though the old one was tight and did not appear to be leaking. Checked the lower pump and it works fine, no leaks from the container or gasket or pump itself. The pump worked fine and did not appear to be cracked or leaking when pumped outside the reservoir and drawing from a small container of water. Filled the reservoir, operated the pump and all looked good. No leaks showing. But... now the container is empty again???
Do I just assume the pump housing is cracked and replace it even though I cannot see a crack and it does not leak when out of the reservoir and operated? Or, what else do I check? I am not filling the container above the second headlamp squirter pump so that should not be an issue.
Seems simple, what am I missing?
Do I just assume the pump housing is cracked and replace it even though I cannot see a crack and it does not leak when out of the reservoir and operated? Or, what else do I check? I am not filling the container above the second headlamp squirter pump so that should not be an issue.
Seems simple, what am I missing?
11-28-2013, 08:45 PM
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This should be an easy thing to fix. Removed fender liner and replaced the rubber grommet thingy even though the old one was tight and did not appear to be leaking. Checked the lower pump and it works fine, no leaks from the container or gasket or pump itself. The pump worked fine and did not appear to be cracked or leaking when pumped outside the reservoir and drawing from a small container of water. Filled the reservoir, operated the pump and all looked good. No leaks showing. But... now the container is empty again???
Do I just assume the pump housing is cracked and replace it even though I cannot see a crack and it does not leak when out of the reservoir and operated? Or, what else do I check? I am not filling the container above the second headlamp squirter pump so that should not be an issue.
Seems simple, what am I missing?
Do I just assume the pump housing is cracked and replace it even though I cannot see a crack and it does not leak when out of the reservoir and operated? Or, what else do I check? I am not filling the container above the second headlamp squirter pump so that should not be an issue.
Seems simple, what am I missing?
11-30-2013, 06:15 AM
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leaky headlight squirters
Figured out the headlamp squirters are toast. They are cracked, probably from water freezing in them. They leak everywhere when they are activated. Unplugged the upper pump to see if the liquid quits leaking from the reservoir. But that causes the "out of liquid" display on the dash... Guessing if I want to clear the warning light I will either have to replace the headlamp squirters or cut the hose supplying the liquid to the squirters,plug the hose and then plug the power to the pump back in. I really have no interest in repairing the headlamp squirters, never used them.
11-30-2013, 12:23 PM
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Figured out the headlamp squirters are toast. They are cracked, probably from water freezing in them. They leak everywhere when they are activated. Unplugged the upper pump to see if the liquid quits leaking from the reservoir. But that causes the "out of liquid" display on the dash... Guessing if I want to clear the warning light I will either have to replace the headlamp squirters or cut the hose supplying the liquid to the squirters,plug the hose and then plug the power to the pump back in. I really have no interest in repairing the headlamp squirters, never used them.
12-06-2013, 07:47 PM
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I had a similar problem after the Audi Dealership had changed my oil. It seemed that a tech had snagged one of the lower hoses for the washer, when installing the belly pan. It was a small crack but my fluid kept leaking out everyday until I traced the leak, which seemed like the pump at first.
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