Washer nozzles freezing - Page 2

FenwickHockey65 · 01-16-2012, 12:24 PM

Because they liked to burst into flames every now and then...

FenwickHockey65 · 01-16-2012, 12:29 PM

Yeah, there was a recall. The supplier who built the heating units didn't do a very good job apparently.

toesuf94 · 01-16-2012, 12:44 PM

I refuse to let them remove the heated washer fluid system on my Escalade. I use it way too often.

I have often wondered if it was the lack of fluid that caused the fires or if it is a design issue with the heaters themselves?

ron10 · 01-16-2012, 12:45 PM

need to quit using that colored water and get some decent washer fluid,it will solve your problem.

v6sonoma · 01-16-2012, 01:27 PM

The Rain-X washer fluid deicer works really well.

Scrappy Doo · 01-17-2012, 01:57 PM

I have driven many different makes of vehicles here in Minnesota. Air temps down to -24 plus the windchill. I have never had any wiper nozzles freeze.

MS3DALE · 01-17-2012, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toesuf94

I refuse to let them remove the heated washer fluid system on my Escalade. I use it way too often.

I have often wondered if it was the lack of fluid that caused the fires or if it is a design issue with the heaters themselves?

It was a design issue with the heaters themselves.

MS3DALE · 01-17-2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie Mac

Rich, washer fluid heater? Ive never heard or thought of it. Seems simple enough. Why did they recall it?

Yeah Jamie,as already mentioned they had an issue with a few catching fire,I actually changed mine to a different design/manufacturer (IE-I don't have the same factory heater that came in my truck)

Heres the recall info...http://www.media.gm.com/content/medi...0608_gm_washer

And heres where you can buy an add-on kit....http://alphathermusa.com/

If you have any other questions feel free to give me a yell down at the dealership!!

Stingr69 · 01-22-2012, 12:41 PM

I live down south in AR and we don't have any "good" washer fluid available here because we never really need it. I seem to forget this when I drive up to NY to visit my family during the winter months. It freezes up pretty darn regularly and then I remember the problem all over again.

I park the vehicle in thier garage overnight and by the morning it will have thawed out. I can then run all the crappy "southern style" cheapie fluid out of the resevoir. The "good" northern style washer fluid goes in and we can then drive in the cold without worrying about the washers freezing. It isn't any more complicated than that.

-Mark.

tdconner · 11-19-2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MS3DALE

Yeah Jamie,as already mentioned they had an issue with a few catching fire,I actually changed mine to a different design/manufacturer (IE-I don't have the same factory heater that came in my truck)

Heres the recall info...http://www.media.gm.com/content/medi...0608_gm_washer

And heres where you can buy an add-on kit....http://alphathermusa.com/

If you have any other questions feel free to give me a yell down at the dealership!!

Anyone on here install an AlphaTherm system in thier Camaro? I just got mine in today, and wondering if someone has some install tips. I want to mount at top of firewall, but its carpeted. Anyone know of any reason why I shouldent just self tap screw right into the carpet and into the metal behind it?

01-16-2012, 12:24 PM	#15
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Because they liked to burst into flames every now and then... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

01-16-2012, 12:29 PM	#16
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Yeah, there was a recall. The supplier who built the heating units didn't do a very good job apparently. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

01-16-2012, 12:44 PM	#17
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I refuse to let them remove the heated washer fluid system on my Escalade. I use it way too often. I have often wondered if it was the lack of fluid that caused the fires or if it is a design issue with the heaters themselves? __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

01-16-2012, 01:27 PM	#19
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	The Rain-X washer fluid deicer works really well. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

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ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	need to quit using that colored water and get some decent washer fluid,it will solve your problem.

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Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	I live down south in AR and we don't have any "good" washer fluid available here because we never really need it. I seem to forget this when I drive up to NY to visit my family during the winter months. It freezes up pretty darn regularly and then I remember the problem all over again. I park the vehicle in thier garage overnight and by the morning it will have thawed out. I can then run all the crappy "southern style" cheapie fluid out of the resevoir. The "good" northern style washer fluid goes in and we can then drive in the cold without worrying about the washers freezing. It isn't any more complicated than that. -Mark.