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Get someone to use the washer jet while you listen by the washer bottle. If you can't hear the noise of the pump working, it has more than likely failed. There is a possibility the washer switch has failed. A test light on the washer pump plug will tell if the washer pump circuit is working. Hook up the light and press the washer pump switch and it should light up. If both the washer pump and switch appear to be working, the jets are clogged and/or you have a split line (obvious due to water leaking from somewhere) A tip - don't use additives and use rain or distilled water. Detergents can attack rubber seals and tap water can cause scale to build up (plus it will leave water spots)
A washer pump in a car's windshield wiping system moves washer fluid from a reservoir through hoses. The motorized pump pressurizes the fluid to allow it to be squirted from the hoses through nozzles onto the front and/or rear windshield of a car. The washer fluid helps windshield wipers get rid of rain, dirt, or other objects that can interfere with a driver's visibility. If your washer fluid is not being sent out when activated, the solution could simply be filling the washer system's reservoir with more fluid or cleaning the nozzles and hoses. In more severe cases, the washer pump may need to be replaced. Here are steps to troubleshoot a windshield-washer pump.
The hose could be clogged ! Do you know where you add the washer fluid ? Somewhere on the bottom of that plastic bottle is the washer pump .
Removal and Installation
> WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
> CAUTION: When replacing the windshield washer pump be careful not to damage the rubber grommet.
> CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield washer pump before filling the reservoir. Failure to do so could result in premature pump failure.
NOTE: When installing the reservoir, the filler neck must be lubricated using a water-based lubricant.
Remove the bolt and the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .
Remove the foam filler and remove the retainer.
Remove the 2 screws and the accessory drive splash shield.
To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Remove the nut, 2 bolts and position the A/C accumulator aside.
To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Unclip the A/C lines from the inner fender well.
Drill out the rivet and remove the bracket.
Remove the 2 bolts, slide the windshield washer reservoir assembly forward to release it, and position the washer reservoir aside.
Install the upper bolt followed by the lower bolt, and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Disconnect the windshield washer tube assembly from the pump and release the windshield washer tube assembly from the washer reservoir.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the windshield washer pump.
Release the wiring harness from the reservoir, and remove the washer reservoir.
Windshield washer pumps are attached to the windshield washer fluid container. Remove that container and look for the washer pump. That is the only item with two wires connected to it. First remove hose connected to the washer pump and turn the washer switch on. IF water flows from the washer, your water lines are clogged, if no water flows, your washer pump maybe dead or there is no power going to the washer pump.
Try testing IF current is passing/present at the two wires by connecting as continuity tester or simply a small lamp. Switch the washer on and see if the bulb gets lit, if it does, there is power and your problem is the washer pump itself. Replace the pump.
Take the rubber hose loose at the nozzle, try the washer. if water comes out then the little hole in the nozzle is stopped up. Use a small needle or stickpin to clean it out while someone works the washer switch.
I would follow the mechanics recommedations. I think he's taliking about the cam and crankshaft seals. Yes the water pump should be replaced as well. The pump that sprays windshield washer fluid onto the windshield is called the windshield washer pump. The water pump is on the engine and pumps water (coolant/antifreeze) through the engine to the radiator and heater core.
the pump motor likely is bad. get a used washer fluid reservoir at a pick n pull yourself or at car-part.com. page with * is lowest cost.
Pump and Reservoir, Windshield Washer
Removal
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the RH wheel (1007).
Remove the RH front fender splash shield (16103). Refer to Section 01-02 for the removal procedure.
Remove the windshield washer reservoir top bolt.
Disconnect the windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor electrical connector.
Disconnect the rear window washer pump electrical connector from the rear window washer pump.
Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector from the windshield washer pump (17664).
Place a suitable drain pan under the windshield washer reservoir (17618) and drain the washer fluid.
NOTE: The rear window washer hose end is color-coded, matching the connector on the rear window washer pump. Match the colors to ensure proper installation.
Disconnect the washer hoses from the windshield washer pump and the rear window washer pump on the windshield washer reservoir.
Loosen the two windshield washer reservoir side bolts.
Remove the windshield washer reservoir by sliding it out of the side slots.
Remove the windshield washer pump.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Tighten the lug nuts (1012) to 98-118 Nm (72-87 lb-ft).
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