2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain Discussion for all Dodge Rams from 1994 through 2002. Please, no engine or drivetrain discussion.

Washer Fluid dribbles

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 01:14 PM
  #1  
jbevly's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Odem Texas
Washer Fluid dribbles

I think the washer fluid hose or the squirter is plugged. Has anyone had this happen, and any advice on how to unplug? This is affecting the drivers side, not the passenger side. Thanks for the help!
Reply
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 01:24 PM
  #2  
Shovelhead's Avatar
Administrator / Scooter Bum
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 9,086
Likes: 49
From: Central VA
Do you have one of those plastic Bug Shields on the leading edge of your hood?
If so, that can cause a problem.
When I had one on my 1st genner, it would wash the hood at 50 mph due to the turbulance it caused.
Reply
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 02:04 PM
  #3  
I PASS GAS's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 275
Likes: 1
From: New Orleans, LA
Do you have hard water in your area and do you fill the tank with that tap water? I've mixed the washer fluid 50/50 in the past and had that problem. I just started dumping in washer fluid straight up. I found the hard water clogged just nozzles, just as it does things around the house.
Reply
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 02:10 PM
  #4  
jbevly's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Odem Texas
Well I figured that the nozzel is partially clogged, now how to remove it??? Or some good ideas of how to get is unclogged? Could air pressure do it, or is it safer and easier to take it off?? I have no idea where to start.
Reply
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 02:43 PM
  #5  
VADSLRAM's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 665
Likes: 7
From: VA Beach
Sounds like you sucked crud from the resevior.
Best way to start is to disconnect the hose from the nozzle. (Under the bug/leaf guard between firewall and windshield) and use an air hose to back flush, the more pressure the better. While the hose is off try the pump to see if you get good flow to the nozzle. if you get low flow at hose end keep tracing back to see if there is a pinch somewhere or a Tee fitting with a clog.
I wouldn't back flush with the hose connected because all you'll do is push the junk back down so it can clog again.
Reply
Old Jul 24, 2006 | 05:08 PM
  #6  
jbevly's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Odem Texas
How do I get under the bug/leaf guard under the windshield?? Does it come off pretty easily?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Igor
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
12
Nov 15, 2005 03:04 PM
DSLRammin
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
5
Nov 3, 2005 11:05 AM
Dave88LX
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
6
Jul 2, 2005 09:53 AM
MoparRiggan
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
31
May 21, 2005 10:03 PM
infidel
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
16
Jan 30, 2004 07:41 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:46 AM.