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Windshield Washer problem

It was for me! Just one little hose disconnected, very easy to get to. I pulled the hose up a bit to give it extra slack so there’s a better bend it it now. Best of luck!
 

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Yes I have had this exact problem with both of my Kia's. I discovered that I was parking near some fruit trees in my front year. Rats like fruit trees. They pick the fruit then retreat under your hood to dine. They seem to like the smell of washer fluid and chew through the hose. It's an expensive replacement. The only solution I've found is peppermint spray designed for inside the engine compartment to repel the rats.
 
I plan to have this looked at under warranty, but just wondering if anyone else has had this issue. A few days ago, my windshield washer stopped working - Front and rear. I topped up the fluid and still not working. Checked the washer fuse - it was good. Then, I topped it up again, but this time I noticed the fluid was running out al over the ground. Seemed to be coming from somewhere just behind the front-right wheel well. I'm thinking a hose has popped off (hoping). Just curious if anyone else has had a similar issue with the washer and, if so, what was the problem?

I’m just had this problem I did the same as you filled the reservoir, notice the fluid still not coming out front or back
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I plan to have this looked at under warranty, but just wondering if anyone else has had this issue. A few days ago, my windshield washer stopped working - Front and rear. I topped up the fluid and still not working. Checked the washer fuse - it was good. Then, I topped it up again, but this time I noticed the fluid was running out al over the ground. Seemed to be coming from somewhere just behind the front-right wheel well. I'm thinking a hose has popped off (hoping). Just curious if anyone else has had a similar issue with the washer and, if so, what was the problem?

Did you ever find out what the problem was? I am having this exact same issue.
 
Did you ever find out what the problem was? I am having this exact same issue.
I know this is a late reply...sorry. Yes, there was a cracked tube that was behind the firewall. Dealer had to replace the tube which was one long piece that ran from the from to the rear of the care (I assume to feed the rear washer).
 
I plan to have this looked at under warranty, but just wondering if anyone else has had this issue. A few days ago, my windshield washer stopped working - Front and rear. I topped up the fluid and still not working. Checked the washer fuse - it was good. Then, I topped it up again, but this time I noticed the fluid was running out al over the ground. Seemed to be coming from somewhere just behind the front-right wheel well. I'm thinking a hose has popped off (hoping). Just curious if anyone else has had a similar issue with the washer and, if so, what was the problem?
I am having the very same issue with my 2022 Telluride SX. First, the passenger side nozzle went out then the driver's side 3 weeks later. And when the work it does not spray high enough to the top of the wind screen. The one in the back still works however.
 
It was for me! Just one little hose disconnected, very easy to get to. I pulled the hose up a bit to give it extra slack so there’s a better bend it it now. Best of luck!
Finally. A simple fix. I'm on my 5th (yes, you read that correctly) windshield and this hasn't worked since the first one. Nearest KIA is 2.5 hours away, so this was a huge help. Thank you!
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Same happened to me... I just had my windshield replaced and no fluid on the windshield. No issues on my back window.

Is this an easy fix that I can reconnect on my own?
I just had the same thing happen. New windshield and then no wiper fluid. Though it was empty so purchased more fluid only to see it was practically full. Then I checked it again today and it is much lower so I held the wiper fluid on for a bit and checked the ground and there was the fluid all over the ground at the back of the engine bay behind the front right tire. they must have forgotten to replace the wiper fluid hose connection. Is this easy to get to?
 




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