winshield washer does not work-- 06 Silverado - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GOPAPA · 11-09-2009, 11:04 AM

I never needed the windshield washer since I bought my truck last year and now I notice when I twist the deal to turn it on ..nothing happens.
I filled the tank but thats as far as I have gone to see what the problem is .

any ideas from you all other than take it in to the dealer to trouble shoot this .

bpeters5814 · 11-09-2009, 11:55 AM

Mine did the same thing. The hose from the bottom of the fluid reservoir was cracked. Went to NAPA and got a rubber hose for about 2 bucks. I had to take my battery off to fix it, but it was better than getting charged $80 an hour for the dealer to figure it out.

GOPAPA · 11-09-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bpeters5814

Mine did the same thing. The hose from the bottom of the fluid reservoir was cracked. Went to NAPA and got a rubber hose for about 2 bucks. I had to take my battery off to fix it, but it was better than getting charged $80 an hour for the dealer to figure it out.

thanks ,,but before I take the things apart can you answer me this and maybe save me some time .. If the hose beneath the fluid reservoir is cracked ,,should all the liquid be gone from the reservoir? Mine is full and has been full for a long time anyways..

Gray Ghost · 11-09-2009, 10:19 PM

Does the washer motor make a noise when you try the washer?

bpeters5814 · 11-09-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

thanks ,,but before I take the things apart can you answer me this and maybe save me some time .. If the hose beneath the fluid reservoir is cracked ,,should all the liquid be gone from the reservoir? Mine is full and has been full for a long time anyways..

Mine held fluid, but nothing would come out at the wipers. I'm guessing whenever I tried to use it, it just shot all the fluid out of the hole.

GOPAPA · 11-09-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bpeters5814

Mine held fluid, but nothing would come out at the wipers. I'm guessing whenever I tried to use it, it just shot all the fluid out of the hole.

thanks for the quick reply ,,I'm on it soon as I can get to it .

**truckdude239** · 11-10-2009, 08:06 AM

the nossles might be stoped up when you hold the button do you hear the motor running

GOPAPA · 11-11-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

the nossles might be stoped up when you hold the button do you hear the motor running

No,, I do not hear any motor running.. I should hear it shouldn't I ?

**truckdude239** · 11-11-2009, 11:57 AM

pull the inner fender and pull the plug off the washer motor and i use either test light or a mutlineter and have someone push the washer button and see if you are getting power at the motor if not it could be a fuse, if you are it probleya bad motor

GOPAPA · 11-11-2009, 12:47 PM

that about covers it for finding out whats wrong,,thanks for help and ideas .. gopapa

11-09-2009, 11:04 AM	#1
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,555	winshield washer does not work-- 06 Silverado I never needed the windshield washer since I bought my truck last year and now I notice when I twist the deal to turn it on ..nothing happens. I filled the tank but thats as far as I have gone to see what the problem is . any ideas from you all other than take it in to the dealer to trouble shoot this .

11-09-2009, 11:55 AM	#2
bpeters5814 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worms, Nebraska Posts: 304	Re: winshield washer does not work-- 06 Silverado Mine did the same thing. The hose from the bottom of the fluid reservoir was cracked. Went to NAPA and got a rubber hose for about 2 bucks. I had to take my battery off to fix it, but it was better than getting charged $80 an hour for the dealer to figure it out.

11-09-2009, 10:19 PM	#4
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: winshield washer does not work-- 06 Silverado Does the washer motor make a noise when you try the washer? __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

11-10-2009, 08:06 AM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: winshield washer does not work-- 06 Silverado the nossles might be stoped up when you hold the button do you hear the motor running __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-11-2009, 11:57 AM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: winshield washer does not work-- 06 Silverado pull the inner fender and pull the plug off the washer motor and i use either test light or a mutlineter and have someone push the washer button and see if you are getting power at the motor if not it could be a fuse, if you are it probleya bad motor __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-11-2009, 12:47 PM	#10
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,555	Re: winshield washer does not work-- 06 Silverado that about covers it for finding out whats wrong,,thanks for help and ideas .. gopapa



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