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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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Default Windshield washer only working on driver side

Any idea what would cause only one side to work?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 08:18 AM
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Could be a few things, check the wiper arm is secured on the spline (at the base of the wiper arm) If it is time to check the linkages
 
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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The wiper works fine. It's the washer that isn't working. Fluid comes out fine on the drivers side but no fluid from passenger side wiper.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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Probably just clogged. Try cleaning the nozzle with a needle.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Doh!!! My bad, blockage or split / broken pipe.

Mixing screenwash can make it gunk up.

Check screenwash reservoir and flush pipes with pressure wateror ccompressed air
 
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Thanks, I'll try that
 
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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As I recall there is a "T" fitting towards the passenger side windshield just under the cowl, carefully disconnect and start blowing there toward wipers.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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I had this issue too, and for me the hose was disconnected at the base of the wiper arm inside the engine bay. If you spray wiper fluid and then check under the hood and see wetness near the firewall then your hose just needs to be reconnected.
 
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