Windshield washer

[don 147]

My windshield washers just quit. They worked fine for a while (used a couple of times) but yesterday I tried them and nothing happened. I thought I had ran out of fluid, so refilled and still nothing. Has anyone replaced a pump. If where is it and how hard is it to replace. I guess this is the problem, and other ideas.

[Phishman]

Originally Posted by don 147

My windshield washers just quit. They worked fine for a while (used a couple of times) but yesterday I tried them and nothing happened. I thought I had ran out of fluid, so refilled and still nothing. Has anyone replaced a pump. If where is it and how hard is it to replace. I guess this is the problem, and other ideas.

I could be wrong but I believe there are fuses for them you may want to check.

[StickMon]

There's 2 pumps in the bottom sides of the tank. One for the windshield and one for the headlights.
They have a history of failing. The shaft seal goes and fluid tries to get into the motor.
The typical symptom is fluid leaking out of the little weep hole in the side of the pump.
They're fairly cheap, and easy to replace.

[don 147]

Thanks for the info, I looked at the fuses but didn't have a diagram of which one went to the pump. I did look at the pump and it will be easy to change. Guess I'll be visiting the dealer soon. I wonder if a regular auto parts house would have one.

[KevinC]

Here's what you want...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$6.79 with free Prime shipping? Sheesh, at that price, I don't care if it craps out again soon. Just put one in my car, and this looks identical to the OEM part.

[i2ichal2dZ4M]

pumps dead easy DIY

[Vanne]

Yup dead easy as the other guts have said. Cheers and have fun.