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Tedster January-14th-2007 12:11 PM

How to unthaw windshield washer??
 
My windshield washer nozzles are frozen I think, so is there a simple way to unthaw them? Its been very cold here, -2.. Thanks.

t24u January-14th-2007 04:17 PM

Eh, just wait for it to warm up, it's only Spokane after all. LOL. Doesnt get that cold there.

If you are in a real hurry, try take a blow dryer to them.

Maybe next time, during the winter months, run straight washer fluid, don't water it down. I know the stuff we use here is good to -15F.

eggynatey January-15th-2007 10:28 AM

Try pouring a luke-warm glass of water on 'em. :)

Tedster January-16th-2007 03:28 PM

Warm water didnt work. The fluid froze in the container and in the hose. I siphoned it out and put regular winter washer fluid but still no work. Can the pump go bad when it freezes?

t24u January-16th-2007 03:36 PM

There is not much you can do at this point short of removing the container and bringing it in the house, or letting it set in a garage for a day, and run the washer till it's all gone then refill with straight washer fluid.

t24u January-16th-2007 03:37 PM

As far as the motor goes, as long as you are not running it constantly, it should be ok. Just don't use it too much.

macdaddyslomo January-17th-2007 05:46 PM

when you lull the lever, listen...do you hear the pump running ???

Tedster January-18th-2007 09:49 AM

I dont hear it at all, is it pretty audible? And does the engine have to be running for it to run? Crap.

macdaddyslomo January-18th-2007 06:29 PM

engine does not have to be running, but ignition does need to be in the "on" position...it is a fairly audible hum...

t24u January-18th-2007 10:14 PM

Have someone put their ear next to the container when you pull the switch, they should hear it whir.

Olestra January-19th-2007 12:46 AM

You should hear it when you're in the car, sounds like a robotic arm moving around or something. (if that makes sense) =)

Tedster January-19th-2007 10:42 AM

VICTORY, it started working again this morning... it started warming up. Thanks guys and gals.

Olestra January-19th-2007 01:19 PM

Nice =)
Try carrying some lock de-icer in your glove box and use it on the nozzle if it happens again.

Da P-Funk! January-20th-2007 06:12 AM

(I love the title - how to 'unthaw' - means 'how to freeze' you meant how to 'thaw' which means unfreeze)

peace. I was jus' bussin' on yo.... I am glad it works now.

Rusty January-20th-2007 03:37 PM

Yeah, my wife says that. I tell her to put in the freezer whenever she wants to unthaw something.


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