Windshield wiper fluid broken?

[plasmo]

I'm in Chicago, and it's cold. I haven't really used the windshield wiper fluid until recently, and after pushing in the button (both light and deep), nothing happens other than move the windshield wipers across the dash.

I checked the fluid and topped it off, which was almost full.

Does anyone know if the wiper fluid channel gets frozen easily, or is this broken? Initially I thought it might be frozen, but I'm in a garage, and temperatures are not at freezing levels, so i'm thinking that something else is not working correctly.

Anyone have any tips or have similar issues? I don't want to make a service appointment if possible since the last time I did so, it took 2 months to finally get in.

 

[alex454]

FWIW, I am taking my X in on Thursday for the second time related to the Washer Pump not working. I don't live where is regularly below freezing and I keep my X in the garage. I post the outcome after Thursday.

 

[vandacca]

Fluid comes out in 3-4 streams from the wiper blades. I've heard of issues where the hose is not connected properly and simply needs to be re-connected.

Not a big fan of the 3-4 streams. I prefer the nozzles spraying onto the windscreen, since it does a better job of distributing fluid than the 3-4 streams.

 

[anthony]

I'm in NH where it is cold(er?), never had a problem with frozen washer lines, I have added a bottle of anti freeze additive one year, but didn't the other 2 winters we've seen.

I just had my washer pump replaced.

 

[Vizir]

mine had a similar issue. SC fixed it, said the lines were twisted and stopping the flow.

 

[Stasla]

On mine the fluid only comes out the passenger side wiper. Should it come out of both?

 

[Vizir]

yes

 

[Stasla]

yes

Thanks! On the list it goes (for my next service visit) 1 side's been ok, not great, but manageable.

 

[plasmo]

Went to SC today and got my water pump fixed on the spot. Just walked in without appointment.
Fixed in 5 min. It was something simple obviously (wife brought the car and she didn't ask what was wrong)

 

[TLej]

Fluid comes out in 3-4 streams from the wiper blades. I've heard of issues where the hose is not connected properly and simply needs to be re-connected.

Not a big fan of the 3-4 streams. I prefer the nozzles spraying onto the windscreen, since it does a better job of distributing fluid than the 3-4 streams.

@vandacca I believe I read in one of the Alberta owners threads that it is just the subzero nozzles that jet, the non-heated nozzles apparently spray in more of a fan. Don't know anyone without subzero to test that claim though.