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Steering column smoke burning smell windshield washer

Tiny
SAMBOWOMBLE
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  • 2005 SATURN VUE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,000 MILES
2005 saturn vue steering column light smoke and burning smell when using front windshield washer. 2.2l
Sunday, June 12th, 2011 AT 1:45 PM

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Tiny
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So does the water spray up on the windshield when you pull back on the washer lever?Does the smoke come from the switch itself?If so I would suspect the switch itself.
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Sunday, June 12th, 2011 AT 8:48 PM
Tiny
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Yes, the fluid sprays up and washes the window. About 5 minutes later, a light whitish grey smoke comes from the steering column with a light burning smell. It seems like it comes from the top of the column. The windshield wipers seem to work fine. I will try in the morning if the rear washer is having problems but defiantly the front one is.
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Monday, June 13th, 2011 AT 4:04 AM
Tiny
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So the smoke is coming from switch itself 5 mins after you turn off the front washer?Will it do that if you use the rear washer?
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 AT 2:22 AM

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