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Old 09-05-2010, 11:59 PM
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Yesterday I bought a 2000 GMC Jimmy and when checking and filling fluids after I bought it, I realized that the window washer fluid is magically disappearing. There is no huge puddle underneath the beast, and no wetness inside the vehicle. Any suggestions?
 
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Originally Posted by Octane92
Yesterday I bought a 2000 GMC Jimmy and when checking and filling fluids after I bought it, I realized that the window washer fluid is magically disappearing. There is no huge puddle underneath the beast, and no wetness inside the vehicle. Any suggestions?
My 2001 blazer lost a whole jug full of fluid when I first got it. found the front and rear hoses were off at the reservoir. put them back on and the rear would still not spray, found the line was also off at the rear UNDER the carpet where it comes through floor, wet the carpet good. got that fixed and no more leaking fluid.
 
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Old 09-07-2010, 05:33 PM
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I apologize for my lack of ignorance, but how do I remove the carpet to check the tube?
 
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Originally Posted by Octane92
I apologize for my lack of ignorance, but how do I remove the carpet to check the tube?
All you have to do is raise the rear glass, lower the tailgate and remove the plastic trim (that I'm point at in the picture below) by popping it up out of the hold down clips, then you can raise the edge of the carpet enough to see the tubing, it is right along where my hand is or in that area just under the carpet. There was no wet spot under the vehicle because the fluid was being absorbed by my carpet and padding.


 

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i had the exact same thing. wonder what makes it pop off in the first place?
 
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Originally Posted by jackdough
i had the exact same thing. wonder what makes it pop off in the first place?
The line gets old and shrinks a little and pulls off. Mine was BEAR to get back on
 
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I have been really busy lately starting a new job and all and haven't gotten around to checking it out. However, the inside of the vehicle isn't wet at all, nor is there a puddle so I have no idea where to begin.

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The line gets old and shrinks a little and pulls off. Mine was BEAR to get back on
A good soak in hot water might help...
 
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I don't have a specific answer to your problem, but maybe this diagram will help:



Maybe you can use it to pinpoint the problem area. Go to gmpartsgiant.com and enter your VIN to get a model-specific diagram. I'm sure that all the experienced people on here know about this site, but to all others, it has helped me a lot identifying and locating various parts on my truck. Good luck.
 
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