windshield washer

i have a 2000 xls 4.0l ohv my windshield washer in the front does not work the rear washer does work i have changed the pump but the front still does not work both front and rear works off the same pump i also changed the multi function switch for other reasons but still no washer in the front if you push the button about 30 time it will work once or twice but thats it any clues on the cause of this problem would be great because we have been geting alot of snow so all that dam salt gets all over the window with no way af washing it

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mab6680
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Maybe a clog in the spray tip, a disconnected tube somewhere. Are you aure they use the same pump? Mine has a pump in the tank for the rear window, the rear tank is of course in the rear. How many tanks do you have? Are you positve that when you open your rear door there is NO tank fill?

Searcher

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Searcher1

yup positive the one pump does both windows and nope no cloged line i can blow right thought the line when i push the button for the rear window i can hear the pump going but nothing when i push the button for the front window o yea i can see the fluid on the rear window too

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mab6680

There could be one of several concerns.... the same pump does supply both washer systems. It rotates one direction to supply the front jest and the opposite direction to supply the rear jet.

While it may be very likely that the front jets or hoses are restricted, you should also check fuse #12 in the central junction box (the instrumant panel fuse box). The concern could also be with the front washer relay or the GEM...... FWIW, the GEM controls front washer operation but not rear washer operation.

HTH

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Jim Warman

fuse 12 is good do you know where the front relay is located and like i said before i can get it to work sometimes when the planets are lined up just right i realy hope its not the gem

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mab6680

Located in auxilliary relay box #1... unfortunately, neither the EV/TM nor the WSM shows the location..... looking at associated relays and connectors, I'm thinking this box is located near the BJB (underhood fuse box). I'm nearing the end of my usefulness.... I'm mostly SuperDuty diesels so I can't give too much in the way of specifics from here.....

I drifted into this NG way back when I had a 92 Ex..... the car is long gone and I haven't had the good sense to just go away.....

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Jim Warman

Jim, PLEASE don't go away ...

Dave

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Davenandee

YES JIM DON"T GO AWAY...

Your knowledge is just too helpful to us here.

Searcher1

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Searcher1

*ditto*

Al in Poughkeepsie

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Alan E. Seelbach

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