Washer fluid only sprays in a short 0.5-2 second burst

Tiny
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My rear sprayer will spray fluid, but only for half to two seconds when turning it on before stopping entirely (not even a drizzle).

The pump still makes sound, and when I had the hose disconnected it seemed to be flowing consistently.

I just repaired a tear in the hose, just using a double sided brass piece. This has been broken since I bought it.
Monday, May 17th, 2021 AT 2:10 PM

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Tiny
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Just to be clear what is happening, the rear washer is the only one with an issue? It will spray but for a short time? Then when you disconnect the hose it will spray normally? If this is the case where are you disconnecting the hose that it is spraying normally? Take a look at the diagram below.

Here is a guide that will help with replacing the motor if that turns out to be the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-windshield-washer-pump

Let us know where you disconnected it and we can go from there. Thanks
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
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That is correct, just one 0.5 to 2 second spurt of fluid before stopping entirely. I can get it to do it again, though only after waiting for at least 5 or so seconds. And yes, if I disconnect the hose from the splicer (literally holding the open end of the hose out the door) it seems to have no obvious flow issues. It seems like most think the issue is likely the pump, though I want to rule out any other possibilities as finances are extremely tight.

I circled the approximate location that was originally damaged/ I fixed. If I remember correctly I believe used a brass 3/16 inch barbed splicer adapter, or very close to that size.
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 AT 6:34 AM
Tiny
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This could be a pump issue but we need to rule out a restriction in the line first. When you say you disconnected it and had no issue with flow, was that on the line running to the rear window? Where did you disconnect it? If it was from where you used this splicer to repair the line then that would indicate that is the issue. In other words, if you have good flow prior to this but nothing or very little coming out past that, then we need to use something different to repair this line.

I would suggest using a washer line repair kit. They are readily available on Amazon. The main reason is, you used a line that is 3/16 and these lines are normally 11/16. So I think you are causing to much of a restriction in the line.

Let's try and change that out for a larger splice and see what happens.
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 AT 5:28 PM
Tiny
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I will be sure to try switching out that bronze splicer, hopefully within the next few days. I will report back with the, hopefully pleasant, results!
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Friday, May 28th, 2021 AT 6:11 AM
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Sounds great. Thanks for the update. We will be awaiting positive results! Thanks
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Friday, May 28th, 2021 AT 7:54 PM

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