Re: CQ wiper/washer question

["Eric Renneisen" <renneie@hlthsrc.com>]

> I"m assuming there's two reservoirs and one pump for the
> windshield/headlight washer system. Is that how it works? 

Two reservoirs, and each has its own pump.

> The front reservoir would be for the headlights, and the 
> rearward one (not trunk) would be for the windshield. Is 
> this correct?

The reservoir towards the front of the car is actually for 
the windshield. The one for the headlights is mounted within 
the fender, and the filler is towards the rear of the engine 
compartment.

> Also, has anyone had any experience with this before? It 
> sounds to me like I have a substantial leak or disconnected 
> hose in the headlight system. Any advice before I start 
> rummaging around in there?

>From your description, it sounds more like a problem with the 
windshield washer system. Typical failure mode is the tube 
between the two jets at the back of the hood pops out. You'll 
get no water out of the jets -- it just gushes out of the 
disconnected tube. The cascading water sound your heard is 
probably the washer fluid draining under the cowel and down 
in front of the doors. I fixed mine by pushing the tube back 
on and replacing the old zip-ties that hold it on, but you 
may need to replace the tube, too.

HTH

Eric Renneisen
'90 CQ 20V  -  my 'racing-iron'  ;^)
Chattanooga, TN