Anyone experienced your windshield washer pump go bad? The washers on my 2012 SX have just basically stopped working...front and back (yes the tank is full). When activated, they just kind of spit and foam...no full force spray.
Maybe trash in the lines...but who knows. Can't see the lines nor access the pump/tank easily.
Well, took the Sorento to the dealership shop today. They put it up on the rack and took a look. The filter/screen on the washer pump was clogged up. So, they cleaned it.
THEN, they proceeded to tell me that the clog was due to using NON OEM KIA (or aftermarket as they put it) washer fluid.
Nowhere in the Owner's Manual does it state that ONLY Kia Washer Fluid is to be used or clogging could occur. I even took the owners manual out and asked them to show me where it's stated that I should only use Kia fluid. Of course they could not tell me.
Also, while I was there, another customer was in having service done, and mentioned having the very same washer issue on her Optima.
Question is, what's so special about the pumps on the Kias that makes them so sensitive to clogging?
I have always used non OEM washer fluids in every one of my cars, and never had any issue. I have a 2010 GMC Terrain as well that I use the very same fluid in...with absolutely zero clogging issues. It's just your average blue or (purple in this case...winter formula) washer fluid that you find anywhere...Target, PepBoys, etc.