Rear Windshield Fluid Not Spraying

Cool1Net6

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2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed 3
I have an issue with my rear windshield washer fluid nozzle. A few weeks ago, it just stopped spraying fluid. I hear the motor running, and I repeatedly fill the tank with fluid, but nothing comes out. The fronts work perfectly. The rear used to work perfectly as well, but now the wiper just uselessly wipes dry.

Anyone know how to fix this?

-Cool-
 
Look at the hose running to the back - when I put my hood struts in, I inadvertently pinched the hose. They worked fine when the hood was open, not at all with it closed.
 
Somehow that was the trick. I topped up my washer fluid, opened the tailgate, and just repeatedly tried the rear washer. It sputtered, then started flowing out (lazily, then more). I close the tailgate and all seems to be back to normal.

-Cool-
 
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