Jeff Sumner Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 i have a 2012 journey, and the washer fluid is not spraying. Where should i start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 With the engine off, ignition in run position, operate the washers. Can you hear the pump running? If not, then try the rear washer and see if you can hear the pump running that way (the motor runs in reverse for the rear washer). If you can hear it running, check under the car for dripping. That means a hose is off somewhere if there is a leak. If nothing leaks and you hear the pump running, either the system is clogged or frozen. Journey_SeXT and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 check the fuse Journey_SeXT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 check the fuse The only reason why I did not suggest a fuse is that there is no dedicated fuse for the washer pump per se. Its operation is controlled by the Body Control Module. European market Journeys have a separate headlamp washer pump which has its own fuse. If a fuse is blown, there will be other features not working as well. If that is the case, then yes, look there for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingit11 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Also, I don't know where you are but if you are in an area that is real cold and you still have summer windshield washer fluid it may just be frozen. When you can thaw it out replace with Winter windshield washer fluid. I have to change mine every winter as we can get temperatures down to -30 to -35 C in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 i have a 2012 journey, and the washer fluid is not spraying. Where should i start? If are experiencing issues other than a frozen line then bring it back to the dealer as you are still within the warranty period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Pop the hood and check to see if the washer line broke off the little squirters in the hood. Both of mine had broken and I had to super glue them back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug D Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 i have a 2012 journey, and the washer fluid is not spraying. Where should i start? 1) check the fluid level. (it's easy to overlook the obvious) 2) check the hoses for leaks, disconnects, etc. Had an issue with ours - noticed it wasn't working but hear the pump. Come to find out something (mouse?) had chewed several holes in both sets of hoses. Bought about 8' of line at Advance (and some extra connectors) and replaced most of the lines. 3) make sure you are using washer fluid that is rated for cold weather. I use a 50/50 mix during the summer, but have to remember to switch over to 100% by winter. If I don't then the fluid has a tendency to freeze in the lines but not in the resevoir. 4) check to make sure the pump is working - whether or not there is fluid you should still hear a slight whurrr.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadek Janczykowski Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Guys, my rear washer stoped working. 1) I can still hear the pump2) The front is working just fine Any ideas what to look for? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Look for wet spots above the rear window. If you are using only water, the line going to the rear may have frozen, or just become disconnected from the nozzle. jkeaton and 2late4u 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Guys, my rear washer stoped working. 1) I can still hear the pump 2) The front is working just fine Any ideas what to look for? what is your temp last nite, look for lines unplugged and or wet spots under car after cycling the switch several times, need more info as what is going on... dhh3 and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Look for wet spots above the rear window. If you are using only water, the line going to the rear may have frozen, or just become disconnected from the nozzle. dhh3 is right as my rear wasn't working this morning but the fronts were and the temp was only 28 f. i have been using summer fluid but last time added i used winter fluid but the plastic tank is big enough that it was diluted so the rear still froze up a bit. it started working latter in the day will have to go to the auto store and pick up some concentrated fluid to keep it from freezing up again. might be your problem as well... jkeaton, dhh3 and Tadek Janczykowski 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadek Janczykowski Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Well - it was the same as above. Thanks. dhh3 and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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