Been searching for a little info on this to no avail. Any information or a point in the right direction to investigate would be greatly appreciated.

My 2000 X SE's rear window wiper will not "wash" with washer fluid when the switch is depressed. The wiper works correctly other then that. The switch will turn it on and off. I can't remember offhand if there is a sound made when the button is depressed to wash, but if that is important I can go check for confirmation.

I was wondering what some of the potential causes could be. I didn't think a fuse could be the problem since other then "washing" the wiper works. I wasn't sure if there was a seperate reservoir for it.

I was checking the Haynes book and saw mention of replacing the motor and amplifier but was unsure if either could be the source of the problem. I was unsure if the motor had anything to do with the pumping of the fluid and I have no clue what the amplifier does other then some type of amplification.

All my searches turned up empty or with dead threads

Thanks!

Noobie001

Shhh, don't tell anyone, but theres a whole section of problems on this site.

http://www.xterraownersclub.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=45;t=001618

Veryt recent thread.

When you press the switch to wash, does it make noise? No - bad pump, yes - clogged line?

Haha, I spend an hour or so searching all possible combinations of words in the forums I know of that seem relevant and it turns out I didn't even know that forum existed. Not sure how I missed that entire section ... maybe how I link into site.

Thanks though.

Noobie001

frozen?

I thought I had this problem too, but it turns out that I just wasn't pressing the button long enough. You have to give it 2 or 3 seconds for the fluid to get to the nozzle. Worked fine after I figured that out, keep the button pressed for 5 seconds or so and see if it works then!

Yea, I have told hold mine down for a bit before the liquid deploys...but it usually squirts out really nice once it gets flowing...

You should see a doctor about that.