Washer fluid not working

Hey folks, for some reason the washer fluid isn't spraying onto the windshield. I have plenty of fluid in the reservoir so that's not the issue. Anyone else have this issue and fix? thanks!

 

If it's cold (below freezing) you could have a stuck one way check valve - even if it's not cold, it's a failure part that occurs...the best way to mitigate this from ever happening again is remove the OE "Y" (check valve) on your firewall (or hood?) (keeps your fluid lines filled and ready to squirt) and replace with a standard Y fitting...the fluid will than roll back into your tank so the nuance is you will now have to wait approximately ~1.245 seconds before your windshield is sprayed...worth it!

 

I don't think it's weather-related here in central Texas lol but I'll fiddle around with it. thanks!

 

Can you hear the pump running? Mice like to chew the hoses along the passenger side front fender…

 

Also check the line I've seen them get pinched by the hood hinge and it won't allow it flow.

 

99% of the time, it's the check valve. This thingy right here ...


OEM part 85321-28020, Dorman part 926-335. Either will run you about $25.

Easily checked by disconnecting the inlet hose at the check valve and running the washer pump. If you got fluid there, it's the valve.