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Sep 15, 2016 | 05:31 PM

Bandguy

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Windshield washer vent

Suddenly my windshield washer has an enimic flow that just reaches the base of the windshield. All is good when I remove the fill cap. Any ideas on how they vent the windshield washer container on a 2014 Super Duty?

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Sep 15, 2016 | 08:00 PM

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Mine does the same thing sometimes.

Sep 15, 2016 | 08:18 PM

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Does it resolve itself? Mine has been like this for about a week. I hate to have to take it to the dealer for this but I guess it might be necessary.

Sep 16, 2016 | 07:27 AM

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I removed the cap, put it back on and everything was good . Not sure what is going on . Have not used it much since .

Sep 16, 2016 | 07:43 AM

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Ok, thanks. As soon as I put the cap back on the problem returns.

Sep 16, 2016 | 09:26 AM

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There should be a small vent hole in the cap. Make sure it's clear.

Sep 16, 2016 | 12:42 PM

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Not to Hijack the thread, but how come they didn't put an idiot light on the dash that says low wash?

Its always a nice surprise when I run out-

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Sep 17, 2016 | 05:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudiak

There should be a small vent hole in the cap. Make sure it's clear.

Nope, no vent in the cap. That would be too easy. Lol

Sep 17, 2016 | 05:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mikereidjr

Not to Hijack the thread, but how come they didn't put an idiot light on the dash that says low wash?

Its always a nice surprise when I run out-

I absolutely agree. Not only is it a safety issue but it is rediculose that a vehicle in this price point doesn't have this feature.

Sep 17, 2016 | 05:28 PM

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I would drill a small hole in the cap then.

Sep 17, 2016 | 05:39 PM

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Great minds...I did that with minimal effect. The flow is only normal if I take the cap off. The vent must allow quite a volume of air.

Nov 4, 2016 | 05:20 PM

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Update: the washer hose came out of a guide someplace under the hood, (I don't know exactly where because I did look for that), and the hose was getting pinched. Dealer replaced on guide and all is well.

Nov 4, 2016 | 06:04 PM

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Related tip - stick a pin in the nozzle hole (where the spray comes out) and wiggle it around a bit. Stuff builds up in them, and this opens it back up. Was a huge improvement on mine when I first tried it.