maximilianhoffmann20
Sonic Windshield Washer Heater Fault
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The windshield washer heater on a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic is malfunctioning, causing the spray nozzles to freeze in cold weather. The issue is suspected to be due to a bad cable or plug, as fuses are intact and washer fluid levels are adequate. The problem was confirmed to be a faulty cable connection to the heater, which was resolved at a cost of 95€.
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maximilianhoffmann20 (community.author)
Thanks! Yeah, the fluid is topped off. I even tried clearing the nozzles with a pin, just in case. I'm leaning towards an electrical problem with the heater itself since the error code won't go away. Was your heater not working in the cold, or was it just a weak spray in general?
emiliastorm73
Okay, so fluid's good and nozzles are clear... Mine was just a weak spray all the time, not just when it was freezing. If you think it's electrical and you're getting codes, it's probably beyond me. Maybe take it to a shop to get it checked out.
maximilianhoffmann20 (community.author)
Got it. I think I'm on the right track then. Thanks for sharing. It turned out to be a faulty cable connection to the windshield washer heater. Cost me 95€ to fix. Glad I wasn't totally wrong!
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emiliastorm73
I had something similar with my Sonic, but I didn't check any error codes. Are you sure you have enough washer fluid? Sounds dumb, but mine sprayed weak, and I thought it was the motor or clogged nozzles, but I was just low.