Windshield fluid sprayer went kaput! - LotusTalk

Cardinal · 05-19-2009, 12:48 PM

Yesterday my windshield fluid sprayer stopped working. When I hit the lever, the wipers still do their thing, but the sprayer does nothing. Any ideas what it might be? The nozzles don't look clogged, so I thought it may be something else. Thanks.

alil'britdifferent · 05-19-2009, 01:00 PM

Did they ever work? I used mine once and figured the feeble dribble wasn't worth it!

xxxotic · 05-19-2009, 01:03 PM

Is there fluid in the bottle?

LordZ · 05-19-2009, 01:17 PM

My pump died in mine. It's on the bottom of the tank. Replaced under warranty.

fpitas · 05-19-2009, 01:20 PM

Knowing Lotus, it's a standard pump and reservoir from a common small car.

Cardinal · 05-19-2009, 01:44 PM

Yes, there is fluid. The pump is strong when working... too strong, actually. The righthand nozzle shoots right over the fkn car!

Next time I pull the lever, I'll check to see if I can hear the pump. It's pretty loud.

alil'britdifferent · 05-19-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal

The pump is strong when working... too strong, actually. The righthand nozzle shoots right over the fkn car!

Seriously?

I've had mine for 18 months and figured that that the feeble dribble was normal.

Maybe mine is busted - I've tried anyone else's.

kestrel74 · 05-19-2009, 02:22 PM

never used it...so I have no idea if it works...

Cardinal · 05-19-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alil'britdifferent

Seriously?

I've had mine for 18 months and figured that that the feeble dribble was normal.

Maybe mine is busted - I've tried anyone else's.

Yep, I'm serious. It shoots all the way over the damned car.

tesprit · 05-19-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kestrel74

never used it...so I have no idea if it works...

+1.....same here.

chapster5 · 05-19-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal

The righthand nozzle shoots right over the fkn car!

CVeRiTy · 05-19-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal

Yep, I'm serious. It shoots all the way over the damned car.

This is a timely post, I was going to ask if other people had this problem.. Mine does something similar, goes too far and pretty much hits me in the eye if I have the top off

RacyTracy · 05-19-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kestrel74

never used it...so I have no idea if it works...

Same here....when I sold my car, I think it still had the original wiper fluid in it.....Darn, that could have been a selling pont.

kestrel74 · 05-19-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RacyTracy

Same here....when I sold my car, I think it still had the original wiper fluid in it.....Darn, that could have been a selling pont.

I still have orig fluid in it also

TheViper · 05-19-2009, 07:32 PM

I still have the original fluid too....and also in the car

VisualEchos · 05-19-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fpitas

Knowing Lotus, it's a standard pump and reservoir from a common small car.

It's made by GM.

glb · 05-19-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheViper

I still have the original fluid too....and also in the car

took me a moment.

These nozzles are aim-adjustable, y'know. Viper may be another story.

Pump motor works, make sure the nozzle isn't simply spraying under the w/screen.

Next, very very gently use compressed air....did I mention the gently part?

Again, Viper may be another story.

lt0302 · 05-19-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kestrel74

never used it...so I have no idea if it works...

same here.........

fpitas · 05-20-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by VisualEchos

It's made by GM.

Happen to know what car it's from?

Cardinal · 05-20-2009, 03:28 PM

OK I got it working. The nozzles were clogged so I used a needle to dig the crap out. However, now BOTH nozzles shoot over the car. I'll have to take some time and aim them better.

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Cardinal Ex and future Lotus owner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro North Boston Posts: 4,037 Images: 8	Yes, there is fluid. The pump is strong when working... too strong, actually. The righthand nozzle shoots right over the fkn car! Next time I pull the lever, I'll check to see if I can hear the pump. It's pretty loud. __________________ the1sen: why move forward with design when you can recreate a monstrosity from the past?

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Cardinal Ex and future Lotus owner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro North Boston Posts: 4,037 Images: 8	OK I got it working. The nozzles were clogged so I used a needle to dig the crap out. However, now BOTH nozzles shoot over the car. I'll have to take some time and aim them better. __________________ the1sen: why move forward with design when you can recreate a monstrosity from the past?

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