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Leaking Windshield Washers?

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Old 06-18-2009, 01:45 PM
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Leaking Windshield Washers?

Any idea whats going on here?

Yesterday I walked outside and found streaks across the hood that looked like it came from the washers.

It rained and they went away. No biggie.

Today, the same thing happened.

Ive only used the washers maybe twice in the last 3 months. Im thinking about loosing them all together since I just dont use them.

Anybody else have this problem and know a simple solution or should I just pull out the tank and ditch the washer all together.

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Old 06-18-2009, 09:13 PM
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I bought an 05 model that leaks from the front and rear washers as well. In fact, at some point the fluid etched the paint all the way through the clear coat. I'm picking it up tomorrow after a body shop had to repaint the entire hood under warranty. My hatch has a streak down it as well.

The dealership installed some check valves in each of the washers under warranty. Maybe you don't have those either?
 
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Old 06-19-2009, 04:37 AM
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Mine just did this for the first time recently. I chalked it up to heat...
 
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Old 06-20-2009, 05:41 PM
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Well I actually got a really good deal on a carbon fiber hood so Ive decided to take this opportunity to just disconnect them since I dont use em. Ill keep em on to fill the holes, but they arent connected to anything.
 
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