Rear Wiper

[steventadams]

So in my dash I have a button to push thats supposed to shoot out some wiper fluid on the window on the hatch and then clean it off. The problem is when I push it the wiper wipes but no fluid comes out. The bigger problem is that I can't find that reservoir anywhere. Any ideas? It's a 2001 sport. Thanks.

 

[cgriffin_5139]

The rear reservoir is the same as the front. There might be a kink in the little hose on the wiper assembly.

 

[BrooklynBay]

If you have never refilled it, then it is probably empty. If it's full, then check the nozzle for a clog.

 

[steventadams]

that means there must be a hose issue. i use the fluid on the front windshield all the time. Thanks.

 

[steventadams]

by the way, thanks for the quick reply. that was a pretty impressive turn-around time. especially for after midnight.

 

[cgriffin_5139]

by the way, thanks for the quick reply. that was a pretty impressive turn-around time. especially for after midnight.

10 pm in cali

 

[BrooklynBay]

Everybody which responded so far is in NY or NJ.

 

[cgriffin_5139]

and cali

 

[BrooklynBay]

I see that you are going to move soon to our side of the US.

 

[watisgood]

my reservior is in the back when you open the trunck door on the left side

 

[drew999999]

Mine is also in the back where the jack is stored. But mine is also a 97 so a bit older.

 

[celly]

I think they moved to the shared reservoir in '98. I've had both (owned a '93, '97, 99 and '00)

 

[slpdave]

my 96xls had the resevoir in the back with the jack, my 2000xlt shares.

David

 

[drew999999]

Well, That seals it for me. Pre '00's rule! (At least when it comes to wiper fluid capacities.)

 

[aeaglenfitch]

are you holding down the button or are you just pressing it? you must hold it down for fluid to come out.

 

[steventadams]

are you holding down the button or are you just pressing it? you must hold it down for fluid to come out.

and we have a winner... thanks.

 

[TerryS1980]

i dont think i would have admitted to that one

 

[aeaglenfitch]

haha i knew that was the problem, i use my rear wiper all the time. no prob.

 

[steventadams]

i dont think i would have admitted to that one

thats what happens when you don't read any manuals... i would get used to stupid questions like that from me...

 

[TerryS1980]

you cant get common sense from a manual