windshield washer inoperative - Honda Pilot

thundergas · 12-08-2008, 11:04 PM

My wifes 2005 pilot winshield washer fluid system just quit. Both the front and rear wipers function but don't dispense fluid. And yes the resivoir is full.
I looked it the manual and there is no reference to a fuse in any of the 4 fuse panels for the washer pump.. Anyone have any clues? It has 37,000 miles.

ctobio · 12-08-2008, 11:12 PM

1. Does it get to freezing where you are?
2. Do you hear the pump make any noise?

The likely cause is a frozen line, or ice in the pump wrecked the pump.

Park your car somewhere warm, and maybe the lines will unfreeze.

thundergas · 12-08-2008, 11:18 PM

Thanks, and yes it freezes here but it's never been a problem before. It is supposed to warm into the 40's tommorow. If the pump is shot how much of a job is it to replace...

chinaclipper · 12-16-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by thundergas
My wifes 2005 pilot winshield washer fluid system just quit. Both the front and rear wipers function but don't dispense fluid. And yes the resivoir is full.
I looked it the manual and there is no reference to a fuse in any of the 4 fuse panels for the washer pump.. Anyone have any clues? It has 37,000 miles.

Sounds just what happened to me! Is the resevoir for the fluid for both the front and back? My old Ford Explorer (curses upon thee) had a separate one for the rear washers.....

thundergas · 12-16-2008, 07:18 PM

It appears that the problem was that there still was "summer" bug wash in the system and it indeed did freeze. We pumped the rest out and refilled with winter wash..Thanks to all who responded..

chinaclipper · 12-16-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally posted by thundergas
It appears that the problem was that there still was "summer" bug wash in the system and it indeed did freeze. We pumped the rest out and refilled with winter wash..Thanks to all who responded..

So....there is only one reserve for the washer fluid, not two? Just one, right?

rocky · 12-17-2008, 05:16 AM

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Originally posted by chinaclipper

So....there is only one reserve for the washer fluid, not two? Just one, right?

Right

thundergas · 12-17-2008, 09:16 AM

Only one resivoir for the fluid

bigdadi · 12-17-2008, 11:03 AM

I only buy the winter washer liquid (pink color), full-force for winter and diluted for summer.

12-08-2008, 11:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
thundergas Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Macedon NY Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	windshield washer inoperative My wifes 2005 pilot winshield washer fluid system just quit. Both the front and rear wipers function but don't dispense fluid. And yes the resivoir is full. I looked it the manual and there is no reference to a fuse in any of the 4 fuse panels for the washer pump.. Anyone have any clues? It has 37,000 miles.

12-08-2008, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
ctobio Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 737 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1. Does it get to freezing where you are? 2. Do you hear the pump make any noise? The likely cause is a frozen line, or ice in the pump wrecked the pump. Park your car somewhere warm, and maybe the lines will unfreeze. __________________ Constantino Tobio Vehicles in the driveway: '06 Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES, Redrock Pearl '03 VW Passat Wagon GLX V6, Blue Anthracite '73 VW Fastback, Marina Blue '94 John Deere LX176

12-17-2008, 11:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
bigdadi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 600 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I only buy the winter washer liquid (pink color), full-force for winter and diluted for summer. __________________ BigD 08 VP AWD, AVS window deflectors, Grilletech grille insert & pillar chrome plates, Tomtom GPS, Huskies All Weather Mats & cargo trays.

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12-08-2008, 11:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
thundergas Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Macedon NY Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks, and yes it freezes here but it's never been a problem before. It is supposed to warm into the 40's tommorow. If the pump is shot how much of a job is it to replace...

12-16-2008, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
thundergas Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Macedon NY Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It appears that the problem was that there still was "summer" bug wash in the system and it indeed did freeze. We pumped the rest out and refilled with winter wash..Thanks to all who responded..

12-17-2008, 09:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
thundergas Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Macedon NY Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Only one resivoir for the fluid

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