2000 Mazda Protege not sure how to categorize windshield wa

Tiny
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  • 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 799,000 MILES
Hi,
my windshield washer fluid is not coming out of it's container under the hood.
We had 2 storms this weekend and frigid temps, my first thought is that the hose is frozen. The wipers them selves are fine and go back n forth properly it is just the fluid that is not coming out. How do I rectify this problem. Right now I am stopping at every other gas station to clean the windshield manually. Would hot water work or taking it to a car wash? I am perplexed on how to fix this.
I would appreciate any insight you have.
Sincerely,
Donna
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 AT 5:46 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

Can you hear the pump running when you push the washers? If not the pump may be faulty, and if you can hear the pump running, the hose or nozzles may be blocked, check this and report back.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, December 22nd, 2008 AT 11:17 PM
Tiny
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Hi Mark,
No there is no sound coming when I push the washer. I guess it would be that pump. I just made an appt with my mazda dealer for tomorrow am. They did not tell me a $$$$ do you happen to know if this is a pricey fix?

Thanks,
Donna
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 9:40 AM
Tiny
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It should not be very expensive if it is just the washer pump.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 2:40 PM

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