Windshield sprayers not working
So it was snowing this morning when I got off work and on my way home I was trying to get the sprayers to go because my wipers turned the spray from the semi's ahead of me into a thick funk i could hardly see through, but I couldn't get them to spray. Today I went out and checked the fluid level, and it did seem a little low (I couldn't see any fluid in the tube) so I thought maybe it just ran out, but I filled it back up and still nothing. Is it possible the lines are just frozen or is there something else I should look at?
2011 Kizashi SE AWD
Yes, fluid can freeze if you don't use the fluid that is formulated for below freezing temperatures. How long were you driving before you tried the sprayers? Engine heat should help the fluid flow when it gets warmed up.
Is the motor going when you pull on the spray lever? If you don't hear any noise from the sprayer, check the manual to A) see if there is a fuse for that and B) if yes, check the fuse to see whether it is blown or not.
Is the motor going when you pull on the spray lever? If you don't hear any noise from the sprayer, check the manual to A) see if there is a fuse for that and B) if yes, check the fuse to see whether it is blown or not.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Hybrid
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
If there is no sound, then it's either a fuse (if there is even one for the motor) or the motor itself died. Given that you just got the car, I assume it's new? Take it back on warranty. Should be a quick fix. The motor usually sits at the bottom of the washer reservoir.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Hybrid
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
No it's not new. 2011 bought w/ 35k on it. I checked the fluid levels again when I got home just now and it was empty so the fluid's going somewhere. I also understand there should be a sound, but is that sound audibly different from the wiper blades? Turning the air and radio off and trying I can hear a hum from the wipers going but it sounds no different than when I use the wipers by themselves.
2011 Kizashi SE AWD
If you have filled up your washer reservoir, yet it's empty and it's not spraying, then it may be that your reservoir has a leak (possibly where the motor attaches to it). The sprayer motor makes a noise different from the wiper motors. Check to see if you have a windshield washer fluid leak under your car.
Since the reservoir on this car is one that has a neck to the top of the engine instead of the reservoir body readily accessible, you may have to get under the car, close to the bumper to even see the reservoir body and the motor.
You can probably access it by removing the plastic shielding under the car front passenger side, behind the bumper as if you were changing a fog light bulb.
If you are not mechanically inclined, take it back where you bought it, especially if it was a pre-owned vehicle at a new car dealer. They should fix it for you.
Since the reservoir on this car is one that has a neck to the top of the engine instead of the reservoir body readily accessible, you may have to get under the car, close to the bumper to even see the reservoir body and the motor.
You can probably access it by removing the plastic shielding under the car front passenger side, behind the bumper as if you were changing a fog light bulb.
If you are not mechanically inclined, take it back where you bought it, especially if it was a pre-owned vehicle at a new car dealer. They should fix it for you.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Hybrid
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
I'm having an issue with my windshield wipers. I think the motor is going out. As you're aware, our wipers are set to Int (speed control), slow, and fast. My Intermitent stops and goes. and my fast is slower than my slow. when I press the sprayer, I always have to manually hold down the up to set it back in place because it'll just stop in the middle of my windshield....
Is anyone else having this problem?
Is anyone else having this problem?
2010 Suzuki Kizashi GTS 6-spd Man FWD
Past Cars:
2000 Dodge Neon
Past Cars:
2000 Dodge Neon