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Frontier Washer Fluid Issue

My 2019 Nissan Frontier with a gasoline engine is giving me grief. The 'washer fluid low' warning light popped on a while back, which I thought was odd because I had just filled it. Now, the windshield washer system isn't working at all! I've checked the fluid level (still full!), and I can't hear the pump when I try to spray. I even tried using my OBD2 scanner, and it shows an error stored in the memory related to the windshield washer system. Could it be a fuse or something more sinister?

A 2019 Nissan Frontier is experiencing issues with the windshield washer system, where the 'washer fluid low' warning light is on despite a full reservoir, and the system is not functioning. The problem could be due to a faulty pump, as indicated by an error code related to the windshield washer system. Suggested solutions include checking for a bad pump or electrical issues, with a recommendation to have a professional diagnose and fix the problem. Ultimately, the issue was resolved by replacing the pump at a workshop.

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Hmm, that's a weird one. So the light is on and nothing comes out when you try to spray? Has it been super cold where you are lately? Sometimes the spray jets can freeze up, even if the reservoir is full. Also, are you sure you filled it with the right kind of fluid? Some stuff can get kinda gummy and clog the system.

Yeah, exactly! Light's on, but no spray. It hasn't been that cold, maybe a few nights just below freezing. And I'm pretty sure I used the right stuff – the blue windshield washer fluid. I even tried poking a needle in the spray jets to see if they were blocked, but no luck. Could a bad pump cause the error code and the light, even with a full reservoir?

A bad pump is definitely a possibility, especially with the error code. The light might be triggered by the system detecting a lack of pressure. Honestly, chasing electrical gremlins can be a pain. For 25€, it's probably worth having a shop take a quick look. They can diagnose it properly and save you a bunch of time and frustration.

Okay, I hear you. I was hoping it was something simple, but I guess it's time to bite the bullet and take it in. Thanks for the advice! Just as a follow up: I went to the workshop and you were right, it was the pump! Costed me 25€ and now it's fixed.

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