Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 20:01:16 -0700 From: Bob Landry <utahbobnopsamnet> Subject: Re: windshield washer freeze-up
On Tue, 21 Nov 2000 00:03:29 GMT, saabsternopsameja.com wrote: >This happened while I was caught in a freak snowstorm in Alberta on my >way to Vancouver, where I am now and where the temps haven't dipped >below freezing since I've got here. It's been weeks, weeks I tell you, >of warm weather (highs in the 60s, lows in the 50s) and my washers >still don't work at all. Something's busted. The pump? If so, where's >it at, because I can't find it. There's a Saab graveyard just outside >Vancouver, so procuring parts should be no problem, only I have no clue >what I'm out to replace... > >Saabster >85 900 The pump is at the bottom of the washer resrevoir, and you can also get repacements that will work at you local parts shop, if you can't find one in the junkyard. With regard to the other response to your question, you can simply remove the returnn valve and put the tubing straight into the nozzles (if that should prove to be the problem). You will experienc a very brief delay after activating the washer; a lot cheaper than buying new nozzles at your local saab shop. Bob >In article <k51j1tkejbpgsiie07pjgt5u37hjchd4ignopsamcom>, > Bob Landry <utahbobnopsamnet> wrote: >> Try wrapping the tubing around the upper radiator hose. Although it >> may freeze up initially, once the car is warmed up it will flow pretty >> well. You may still have ice in the nozzles, if it has stayed really >> cold where you live. >> Here in Utah, we have had overnight temps in the teens for the last >> couple of weeks, but my washers still work on both my '85 and my '92. >> Hopefully it will have warmed up wherer you are and allow everything >> to thaw. >> My problem is that I have a Florida car transplanted to Utah, and >> unless the passenger compartment is warmed up my wiper/washer switch >> won't work, and neither will the switch for the passenger side mirror. >> >> Go figure. >> >> Bob >>
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