windshield washer pump operation

Washer fluid isn’t pumping. Just checked and rain x -25 degree washer fluid is low but ok. Found cap on reservoir missing??? Washer just quit recently although here in northwest Connecticut we’ve had some Arctic temperatures.
Tried to remove reservoir by removing two 10 mm bolts on top but reservoir is loose but held in place somewhere on the bottom.
2016 tacoma TRD sport
Any help???? I’d appreciate it
Dannyblues

 

Is the pump running but not pumping, or is it not even running. It could be as simple as the washer fuse blown. What have you checked so far, or did you just go straight to trying to remove the res?

 

Are the sprayers blocked with ice?

 

I had this issue in my 2017 TRD Sport-- the washer hose was pinched by the hood when closed. look on the passenger side, does it look like the hose is pinched if the hood is closed?

 

Thank you all for your replies. Yes I only checked the washer fluid only. Low but ok. -25 degree rain x washer fluid I never had trouble with before. Noticed no sound from washer pump. Didn’t check fuse yet. I did check for pinched hose but hose looks ok. It was warm today and we’ve had a few not so bitter cold days so I’m sure sprayer nozzles aren’t clogged.
Will have to locate correct fuse first.
Still was unable to remove washer reservoir by removing two bolts on top. Suspect the washer line, washer pump or wire ties are holding it in. However the reservoir is loose but not free to remove with both top bolts removed.
Thanks again all.
Dannyblues

 

Rain x tends to clog pumps for some reason. Ram trucks even have a tsb out saying to avoid using it.

 

Thank you for that information. Have to siphon out rain x fluid and replace it then recheck washer unit. Dannyblues

 

Thanks. That helped dispel why pump doesn’t work Dannyblues

 

Thanks. Have to add some of that blue color windshield washer fluid and try it. No more orange rain x for me.
I am still under full bumper to bumper warranty so I’ll bring it to the dealer. My oil is due for change plus tire rotation etc ASAP anyway
Appreciate the advice
Dannyblues

 

I wasn’t able to remove washer reservoir completely. Removed both 10 mm bolts on top holding reservoir and it came loose as I was able to move it around but not able to pull it free. I suspect pump lines and wiring etc holding it in but my eyes aren’t as good as they used to be and it’s too cold outside to fiddle around too long.
Does anyone know how to remove the windshield washer reservoir ?

 

Thank you all for your expert advice on faulty windshield washer operation.
Too cold here to check much so I went to the stealership for routine 30,000 mile service and the tech found a blown fuse. That was it.
Thanks to all.
Dannyblues