Aliens....defunct
12-06-2007, 01:25 PM
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Aliens....defunct
Ok, so I have suspected for sometime that my aliens weren't working, but never really took the time to figure it out. But this past week we got our first big blizzard and the roads got caked in crap, with then got caked on my car, so it's quite obvious they aren't working. So I searched the forum and read some threads about it. So I went out to the garage and the first thing I did was open the alien doors by hand, the aliens are there, but there is no sign of moisture. So I checked the fuse...fuse A.O.K. So I started up the car, flicked on the heads, and hit the washer button, I hit it a couple times and the winshield sprayed fine, but no aliens. I opened the doors back up and there was still no fluid. So there is no fluid getting there. What should I do now? What should I check? There is no water pouring out under the car. Thanks in advance.
12-06-2007, 01:51 PM
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Trying to sort this out on Sparttan's TT last week and we pulled the front
bumper. We found the hose going to the left/passenger side alien was kinked. Consequently, either not enough pressure or flow to pop the alien and make it work.
You may need to pull your front bumper (fairly easy job) and see what is going on with the plumbing.
You may need to pull your front bumper (fairly easy job) and see what is going on with the plumbing.
12-06-2007, 01:54 PM
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I think you have to hold the washers on for 3 seconds before aliens engage
I have a set I just took out if you need replacements, they work and only 20K miles on them.
There may be a fuse. The pump is on the bottom of the washer reservoir, you can access by loosening the rear of the driver's side wheel well cover.
There may be a fuse. The pump is on the bottom of the washer reservoir, you can access by loosening the rear of the driver's side wheel well cover.
12-06-2007, 02:00 PM
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ALIENS WORKING!!!!
Ok, I feel like a tool. I wasn't holding the button long enough. All is good. Wow, I feel like a total boob now. Thanks for the quick responses guys.
