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'95 Explorer Sport Question - Trying again

I have a '95 Explorer Sport.

Of course, that doesn't seem to be enough to participate in this group, but I'm going to try again.

The windshield washer doesn't seem to be working properly, in that the fluid is not being sprayed onto the windshield.

There's fluid in the reservoir, and I can hear the pump when I press the button on the end of the handle to start the washer, but I don't get any fluid out of the spray nozzles.

Would someone please tell me the proper troubleshooting steps so that I can see if I can fix this myself?

Thanks in Advance~!

Nomen

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Reply to
Nomen Nescio
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Sounds like there's a line cracked, disconnected, or plugged, since you can hear the pump? Have someone press the washer control while you give the lines a visual inspection. You may be able to see where the problem is. If not, start by checking for codes...

Good luck,

Steven

Reply to
Steven Hilgendorf

I have had similar problems.

First follow the tube that goes from the washer reservoir to the nozzles. Disconnect it from the nozzles and try the washer. If water comes out of the tube, the nozzles are plugged.

If you have access to a small air pump, with the tubing still disconnected blow air into the nozzles from the outlet side to clear any obstruction.

Worked for me. Charlie

Reply to
Charlie Bress

There are lines from the pump to the nozzles. Disconnect the lines, starting at the pump, to determine where the fluid *stops* flowing.

Reply to
Big Bill

I had the same problem and found that the plastic "impeller" had stripped off, meaning the pump was rotating but the impeller wasn't pumping any water. Anyway, $10 for a new pump a Pep Boys fixed it.

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Tommy Wood

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