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Windshield Washer Fluid hose leaking 987.2

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Old 04-17-2024, 06:53 PM
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Default Windshield Washer Fluid hose leaking 987.2

Hi all. Have searched online and here and cannot find guidance on a washer fluid hose leak. Not sure where yet, all I know is that the tank holds fluid and I get spits and spurts from the nozzles but mostly see fluid leaking on the ground under the car. Anyone have a tutorial or guidance they can offer?
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Start following the lines from start to finish. Find out where it leaks. This is a diagram of the entire system.
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I had the same issue at one point. It was just a hose that became disconnected. As you can see in the diagram posted, it's a simple system to troubleshoot. You can access the tank by removing the right front wheel and wheel liner. The connections up top are accessed by removing the trim in the frunk.
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With the 987.1 at least, the washer fluid tanks are notorious for cracking out with age, leaking fluid. If the fluid is leaking out below the carrying capacity of your pump, that might explain it.



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