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Water only coming out in small amounts from front window washers. i have cleared the tubes, so there is not a blockage, and i have emptied the water tank completely and refilled with clean water. Pump sounds as if it is working as when i press my lever for water, small amounts come out

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Check the water discharge nozzles are not blocked.
You may need to clear the small discharge orifice with a strand of fine wire or similar tool.
If all water delivery tubes etc are clear, perhaps the water pump is defective.
Check it's water delivery capacity is ok.

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You may have weak pump,or bad nozzoles,or clogged nozzles, also make sure their are no leaks in hoses going to nozzles. hope this help you.

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