Frozen Washer Nozzles: Honda Elysion DIY Fix Guide

I had a similar issue with my 2019 Honda Insight Hybrid. Last month, I took it to the garage because the washer nozzles stopped working in cold conditions. Turned out there was a faulty cable connection between the heater element and the power source. The technician found corrosion in the wiring harness, which was interrupting power to the heating elements. It wasn't a major repair, but definitely needed professional attention since it involved electrical components. The mechanic had to replace some wiring and the heating element assembly. The whole thing took about 2 hours to fix. One tip I learned: don't try to force the washers when they're frozen, as this can damage the pump. Also, keeping washer fluid topped up with winter-grade solution helps prevent freezing. Based on your description, it sounds very similar to what I experienced. Since it's an electrical issue, I'd recommend getting it checked by a certified mechanic despite your previous bad experience.

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really helpful to know about the wiring harness issue. I'm curious, do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the repair? Also, has everything been working smoothly since then? I'm thinking about getting mine fixed soon but want to get an idea of the costs and if it's likely to be a long-term solution.

Hey there! Happy to give you an update. After getting it fixed at the shop, it cost me 95€ for the repair, mainly for fixing that faulty cable connection. They found and sorted the defect in the spray nozzle heater, and honestly, it's been working like a charm ever since. Even during those really cold mornings, the washer nozzles have been working perfectly, no more freezing issues! It was definitely worth getting it professionally fixed. For what it's worth, this kind of electrical repair isn't something I'd recommend trying to DIY anyway. Just to give you some peace of mind, it's been several weeks now and I haven't had a single problem. The winter-grade washer fluid I mentioned before is still doing its job too. I'd say go for it, the repair cost was reasonable considering it solved the problem completely. Just make sure you find a reputable mechanic who knows their way around hybrid systems. Let me know if you need any other info! Always happy to help out a fellow Honda owner.

Thanks so much for all the details! I finally bit the bullet and took my car to a mechanic yesterday. You were right about it being an electrical issue, turns out my car had almost the exact same problem. The mechanic found corroded wiring and a failing heating element. The repair cost me a bit more, around 120€, since they had to replace the entire heating element assembly. But honestly, I'm just relieved it's fixed! Tested it this morning and the washer nozzles are working perfectly, even though it was pretty cold out. I was really nervous about taking it to a mechanic after my last experience, but this time I did my research and found a certified Honda specialist. They were super professional and explained everything clearly. Guess sometimes you just have to find the right place! Thanks again for helping me make this decision. It's such a relief to have working windshield washers again!