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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 10:17 PM
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2017 GLE front fluid wiper not working

The fluid wiper is not coming out any liquid. I checked there is still liquid and fuses are still good. What other place I can check?
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 10:55 PM
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Do the windshield wipers work in all speeds?
Does the rear window wiper work?
Does the rear window washer work?
Do the windshield wipers move when you press the windshield washer button?

Try pushing the windshield washer button many times.

Fill the the windshield washer bottle 100% full.
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 11:06 PM
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Hi chassis thank you for replying.

Yes the windshield wipers work in all speeds.
Yes the rear window wiper and washer worked.
Yes the windshield wipers move when I press the windshield washer button.
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If the rear window washer (fluid spray) works, something is not right with the windshield washer system.

Start at the fluid reservoir and confirm mechanical connection of everything.

With a helper, do you hear the washer pump running when the washer button is pressed? You need to do more diagnosis.
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Old Jul 26, 2019 | 12:59 PM
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If the rear window washer (fluid spray) works, something is not right with the windshield washer system.

Start at the fluid reservoir and confirm mechanical connection of everything.

With a helper, do you hear the washer pump running when the washer button is pressed? You need to do more diagnosis.
So when pressed the washer button I don't hear anything. When pressed the rear window i hear the buzz noise. That's normal sound. Is anything any other testing i should be debug to determined the problem cause?
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OMG- Take it to the dealer! It is under warranty!
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Old Jul 26, 2019 | 01:18 PM
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Really not sure if the warranty event covers it. Ill check that out.
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Originally Posted by Chao Hang Lu
The fluid wiper is not coming out any liquid. I checked there is still liquid and fuses are still good. What other place I can check?
if your rear washer is working its just a simple problem most of GLE model have a singe washer jet pump.. just check your front washer pipes connection for clogged or disconnected part. That's it.
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