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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Default Rear washer problem

July 1995 Honda Civic 5 door 1.6 SE

Rear washer has stopped working although wiper operates as normal. Front wipers and washers are fine.

Any ideas as to what the problem could be.

Update 25/11 : Problem solved - [1] Checked that water actually reaching back of car by disconnecting tubing as it goes from body to tailgate [2] used a needle to clear washer jet hole - seemed to be some sediment blocking hole.
 

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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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I had the same issue with my '04 3dr hatch. I pulled the hose at the connector under the hood to ensure the pump was still working. It was. So I pulled the hose at the connector under the hatch. No fluid there. Took a 12 guage solid core wire and pushed it in the hose carefully as far as it would go. (only a few inches) a pipe cleaner would have worked better but I didn't have one.
What finally worked was just leaving that part of the hose disconnected and just running the pump for about 10 minutes.
Ended up being a calcium type buildup in the hose. The fluid started coming out in little spurts. Kept on the pump, giving it a break every couple of minutes so it didn't over heat. Eventually the crap in the line came out and now it works fine.
 
Old Nov 23, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Could be a clogged hose as described, but I would also look at the wiper motor. Is it getting power?
 
Old Nov 23, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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I have really gotta stop trying to answer tech questions while sleeping.
 
Old Nov 23, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by John Archer
July 1995 Honda Civic 5 door 1.6 SE

Rear washer has stopped working although wiper operates as normal.

Sounds like it has power
 
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