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neal60thXJ
January 12th, 2005, 13:47
Hi,

The spray for the rear wiper is not working. No fluid comes out, no drips, nothing. I am assuming that there is only the front wash fluid reservoir to fill. Not sure where the washer fluid pump is located, but I would like to see if the hose is clogged and to check there is pressure. Any suggestions? Where to find the pump? How to trace the path of the hose?

Thanks.
cbremer
January 12th, 2005, 13:52
you didn't indicate what year your XJ is, but on my '87 there is only one washer fluid reservoir under the hood, and there are 2 pumps on the bottom of it- 1 for the windshield, 1 for the rear glass. you might have a hose clogged like you think, or the pump might be bad, or the wiring connections might be corroded.

good luck!
neal60thXJ
January 12th, 2005, 15:19
okay, I'll check out the items you mentioned and post again if not solved. It is a 2001 by the way. Thanks.
neal60thXJ
January 13th, 2005, 13:28
Took a better look at the car today. It is strange, because it looks like the washer fluid reservoir is inside the fenderwall, and underneath is the wheel well. Does anyone know how to access it, and get to the pumps?
8Mud
January 13th, 2005, 14:14
Just a thought, but mine I rarley use, put window washer anti-freeze in in the fall. And forgot to purge the water (summer mix) out :twak: Works fine now after a thaw. Ran it a good long while, to get the winter mix windshield fluid through the lines.
88flexj
January 13th, 2005, 14:21
Mine didn't work when i bought the jeep. The washer hose came apart inside of the drivers side rear interior panel. Spliced it back together, and it's been working ever since. If you remove the drivers tailight housing you can see the hose. might not be your problem, but something to check.
drifto77
May 4th, 2005, 02:25
the washer fluid reservoir is inside the fenderwall, and underneath is the wheel well. Does anyone know how to access it, and get to the pumps?
Rear squirter on my '99 dont work. So.... this is my question also.
Pull the wheel well??
drifto77
May 5th, 2005, 12:14
Anyone?
(the washer fluid reservoir is inside the fenderwall, and underneath is the wheel well. Does anyone know how to access it, and get to the pumps?)
Panama XJ
May 5th, 2005, 13:06
I think the only way is to remove the the inner wheelhouse of the fender or remove the fender, both motors are in the front side of the fender, good luck.
drifto77
May 5th, 2005, 13:14
Thats kinda what I was thinking. Sounds like a LOT of work. Wish they would have put it somewhwere else!!! :(