jas Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 I have a 2017 dodge Journey it was involved in a front end collision with a cement wall. After having the vehicle back I found a strange situation when I used my front and rear wiper blades When I use my front wipers washer fluid is pumped to the rear window not windshield when I use my rear wiper washer fluid is pumped to the windshield not rear window My vehicle was repaired by my insurance but I was not happy with their repairs. They were always trying to find ways to not pay for some repairs. I had to threaten legal action to get them to finally pay everything i do not know if this is an electrical issue or the hoses were put back reversed after repair I am hoping I can do it myself as I do not trust the insurance company to fix it I am hoping it is simple enough that I can do it. I have a little ability with cars and hope it is not too complicated, maybe just finding the front and rear hoses and reverse where they are plugged in Would appreciate some help and advice Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 YES the hoses on the pump mounted to the washer reservoir are most likely switched. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 here is a youtube video on how to access your washer pump there are 2 hoses coming off the pump one goes to the rear and one to the front 2 washers......... also i copied some questions for you as well kins men2 years ago question, I just got one of these cars, it has a history go hitting a deer and the front end was redone, my windshield spray works the opposite way, when you try to turn on the front spray, it sprays the back and the front wipers turn on. Same for the back, when you turn it on to spray the rear, it instead sprays the front. The front and rear wipers work as designed, any advise, I suspect something was interchanged? Show less Reply · 4 replies Arches Mechanic 2 years ago kins men check the pump wiring. Easy repair Reply kins men 2 years ago @Arches Mechanic ok thank you. Reply Arches Mechanic 2 years ago kins men the pump supply’s the back and front from the same pump. Reply kins men 2 years ago @Arches Mechanic thanks a lot, I was able to figure it out, the hose connections were interchanged. Reply Jody Stevens 4 years ago Does that motor run back window too? Reply · 1 reply Arches Mechanic 4 years ago Interesting question! I believe it does as it has the two lines coming out of it. When you turn on the switch for front it would go through one tube and when you turn the rear switch on it does the other line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 another way to fix it is to make the repair shop fix their mistake and if they give you any problems tell them you will contact your insurance company and complain about their work on your car and they will fix it for sure then in fear of losing their work load reputation with the ins company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas Posted November 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Thank you guys for your responses From the video and being winter here in Toronto I cannot change wires due to weather. I will try to get repair shop to fix As a last resort I was thinking of tracing the hoses at the reservoir cutting and splicing the wires over. I found a kit on Amazon “Hicdaw 13 piece windshield washer kit” for Dodge at $12.99. It appears to have 4 straight connectors and hose that I can use to connect cut hoses. The hoses are 4 mm (5/32 in) Anyone have any comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Youtube is always the best place to check for problems on your car...also the rubber tubes NOT wires are reversed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas Posted November 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Does anyone know the interior diameter of the washer hoses. Need to know before I buy the Hicdaw kit Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, jas said: Does anyone know the interior diameter of the washer hoses. Need to know before I buy the Hicdaw kit Thanks why are you buying this kit any part store can sell you the standard rubber tubing...dont try to use the plastic tubing that come on our journey's, just use the standard rubber hose from your local part store cheaper and better as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) just looked at my 2014 crossroad and the 2 rubber hoses come up to the top of the fender on the drivers side, and one goes to the back of the fender then goes to the hood and the other hose goes the same way but then disappears thur thru the fender /firewall,,,so if you dont want to fix it the right way just go to your local part store show them the 2 hoses and tell them you want to cut them and then insert a Windshield Washer Hose Couplerinto them and then reinsert them into the opposite hose shouldn't cost you no more than 2-3 $$$ amazon Windshield Washer Hose Connector, OTUAYAUTO Universal Windshield Wiper Hose Connector (pack of 10) Visit the OTUAYAUTO Store 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,279 ratings | 61 answered questions Was: $7.99$7.99 Prime Price: $6.39$6.39 ($0.64$0.64 / Count) Edited November 25, 2022 by 2late4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas Posted November 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Hi 2late4u Thanks for your response So simple I never thought about your suggestion The problem I have now is I hurt myself and so only my wife is driving that is why I went to Amazon as she is working many late hours this holiday season I noticed OTUAYAUTO sells pack of 10 hose couplers on Amazon would these work as I could perform the cutting and connecting no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 just stop by your local auto part store or even a plumbing shop if you have some 1/4 inch copper tubing will work as well as it is a rubber tube it will stretch some,,,will only take you about 2 minutes to cut it and install the sleeves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas Posted November 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Hi 2late4u i can’t seem to locate the hoses as you did i think I found one that ended going through fire wall but not the other one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 look at the front by the top of the rad on the driver side,then look with a flash litre straight down you will see the pump at the bottom of the washer reservoir 1 hose coming out the right side and the other coming out the left side and then they both come straight up and then run along the top side of the fender till one goes up to the hood and the other goes to the rear they are rubber hose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Simplest soltion yet .... Take the car back to the collision shop and explain the frnt / rear reversal situation and ASK them to switctch the 2 hoses on the washer pump! NO MORE EXCUSES and NO MORE WORK for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 24 minutes ago, 5rebel9 said: Simplest soltion yet .... Take the car back to the collision shop and explain the frnt / rear reversal situation and ASK them to switctch the 2 hoses on the washer pump! NO MORE EXCUSES and NO MORE WORK for you! i actually suggested that earlier as well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 22 minutes ago, 2late4u said: i actually suggested that earlier as well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, some folks just must like to take the most involving and hard way to do a simple task. NOTHING wrong with wiring as was concerned about in earlier posting and switching the hoses on the pump is a simple 5 minute job. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 hour ago, 5rebel9 said: some folks just must like to take the most involving and hard way to do a simple task. NOTHING wrong with wiring as was concerned about in earlier posting and switching the hoses on the pump is a simple 5 minute job. yep i also had mentioned it wasnt a wiring problem it was the hose were hooked up wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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