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Window washer not working
My front windshield washers aren't working and they're not clogged up with anything. I couldn't feel any pressure in the hoses going up along the hood into the sprayers. The pump motor isn't turining on when I pull the wiper lever forward. I checked the fuse and it's fine. When I got finished with my power steering o-ring, I sprayed the engine off with a hose becuase I spilt some fluid. Is it possible I damaged some wires going into the pump motor while spraying? I took a look at the wires going into the pump motor on the side of the washer fluid resevoir and they looked fine.
One other thing, I've been putting water in recently instead of washer fluid. Thanks, Dave.
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Out for good. Last edited by DavieGravy; 06-29-2002 at 04:03 PM. |
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You might want someone to turn on the washer while you look at the pump. See if it makes any noise when it is on. if no noise then try taking off the connetor and check for a voltage with a volt meter. That would eliminate wiring problems to the washer pump. If that all checks out then it might be a worn out pump/motor.
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I've had someone pull the lever while I tried to listen to the pump. I couldn't hear anything. Although the votage meter is a good idea after I take Ared's advice of pushing the button on the end of the lever. Funny thing is, I've always pulled it forward to wash, or so I thought. But I'll try it. Thanks.
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Aw come on! Was that the problem?
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Engrish bugga
No wonder the ladies don't call you Davie!
Glad you got it sussed. BTW, we have no sun over here to cook our brains. Summer is so rainy, I have taken to putting in neat alcohol instead of washer fluid, so I will have something nice to remember the summer by Joe
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Don't be so hard on yourself. We all make mistakes and learn from them. Life is funny sometimes and I found this post humorous. Thanks |
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The question remains:
Why was your washer going by pulling the lever!?!
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BTW, I still have a brand new replacement pump that I bought before discovering I needed to push the button. So, Davie, don't feel so bad. I just saved you a few bucks.
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