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Leaking Washer Fluid: An Easy Fix?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Xsnrg2006, Apr 15, 2022.

  1. Apr 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM
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    Xsnrg2006

    Xsnrg2006 [OP] Smiley the Tundra

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    Suspected a leak for a long time but last fill up with RainX it was empty a week later and I only drove like three times. Could not see any drips or puddles.
    Anybody else dug in there and found the culprit???
    Just very sick so wanna be ready ahead of time with repair parts, if possible.
    Thanks!
     
  2. Apr 15, 2022 at 6:46 PM
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    bfunke

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    Washer pump or grommet likely. Easy fix. I ended up replacing the reservoir but it was good just had a crack in the plastic pump body
     
  3. Apr 15, 2022 at 8:20 PM
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    Xsnrg2006

    Xsnrg2006 [OP] Smiley the Tundra

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    Thanks!
    I looked up entire reservoir earlier. Some rip offs and some great deals.
    $10 for pump alone, $67 for complete with pump.
    Will pull out soon and look.
    Appreciate the great fast response!!!
     
  4. Apr 16, 2022 at 5:38 AM
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    BubbaW

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    Since it's a 2 part system, tank and top tube....if the tank is empty, tube/grommet should not be issue. When I had a fluid leak on mine, it was the grommet that is between the tank and tube. For me to check it out, it was much easier to totally remove air filter box in order to have access to the tank to check properly.

    Curious, has your washer fluid indicator light come on ?

    checking/removing top tube is fairly straight forward...

    washer fluid.jpg
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2022 at 12:06 PM
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    Xsnrg2006

    Xsnrg2006 [OP] Smiley the Tundra

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    Thanks to All.
    Will pull whole thing out and investigate.
    Shall report back then.
     
  6. Apr 18, 2022 at 1:02 PM
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    shifty`

    shifty` I’ll teabag a piranha tank

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    Really, the big clue is whether the tank was completely empty. If that's the case, it's definitely not the grommet. If it's bone dry, or just a couple of capfuls of fluid in the base of the reservoir, you probably have a crack in reservoir itself, or a leak at the pump or sensor (if so equipped).

    I remember some of these came wired with both a sensor to detect the fill level being low, and with the pump wiring. I just can't recall the location of either of those two items on the reservoir to know whether one or the other could be the curprit.
     
  7. Apr 18, 2022 at 1:34 PM
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    Xsnrg2006

    Xsnrg2006 [OP] Smiley the Tundra

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    Totally empty, sensor light on, pump pumps.
    It will be easy to determine once the A.F. housing is pulled and have direct access.
    Not brain surgery.
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2022 at 1:37 PM
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    shifty`

    shifty` I’ll teabag a piranha tank

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    I dunno, it may be that Florida heat evaporating it all, or those face eaters going to town. :rofl:

    Kidding on that, but seriously, I can't believe how different it is living up here than it was down there!
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2022 at 2:57 PM
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    Xsnrg2006

    Xsnrg2006 [OP] Smiley the Tundra

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    LOL!
    Hadn't had any face eaters lately but it IS SoFlo...
    As it turns out it is a huge pain in ass to remove the inner wheel well covers to access, but I got where I could squeeze in to check it.
    Seems like I will be splashing bottled water refills on it when needing a wipe or driving in the Monsoons coming!
    Ahh, Florida.
     

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