car question?

Question

for some reason when i try to use the windsheild wipers just to mist real quick like when a bird craps on the windshield, no fluid comes out...i drive a 03 cavalier by the way and im just curious if this is in any way normal or if there is a quick fix or anything to make the fluid come out...like when i try to use the fluid, it just wipes without fluid

and yes, i did check and made sure the fluid was full

Answer 1

The problem you have is one of 5 things...you either have:
a)plugged nozzles/hose going to nozzles,
b) a bad/cracked fluid hose(going to the nozzles) that's sucking air when you try to use the washers,
c) a blown fuse that controls the pump(check fuse panel)
d)a bad/broken wire or electrical connection to the pump, or
e) a bad washer fluid pump.

Possible 6th cause- f) a bad washer switch, but doubtful.

I would investigate those things, in order. Hope this helped.

Answer 2

See if the little motor that drives the fluid is still working properly, and also check to see if the nozzles and the pipes are not blocked.

Answer 3

Sounds like the washer pump is going bad or you have a blockage in the sprayer nozzles.

Answer 4

You need a long sharp needle(or someting similar) to push down into the holes on the bonnet , where the water comes out to clear any debris.

Answer 5

Check the wiper nozzle maybe its clogged.

Answer 6

I would say the pump is not working. You can buy a generic one and bypass the one on the car. Worst case, the switch on the steering column is bad.

Answer 7

ya try changing it or look for dirt on the nozzle

Answer 8

you probably have a clogged hoze or nossle