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17 years ago
windshield washer malfunction
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17 years ago
Probably the tubing has come adrift somewhere. (You HAVE checked there is liquid in the reservoir??)
Lift the hood and get someone to activate the washers.
Observe if water leaking anywhere.
If reservoir empty, check if it has a leak, crack?
I haven't personally checked mine, but the pump you can hear is usually mounted inside or under the reservoir
If all the above OK, I suggest you disconnect the tubing somewhere and activate the washers to confirm that water is being pumped, if not, could be a faulty pump, or it may be clogged up.
HTH
Trefor
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17 years ago
Also, the water impeller can be stripped on the motor's shaft. The motor runs, but no water is pumped. A new aftermarket windshield washer pump is only about $8.