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Title: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: jonny2112 on 02 May 2010, 21:37:26

Washer jets not working. Knew the tank wasn't empty, so thought it may be a fuse. Then realised that the same fuse runs the wipers. Checked again while standing outside the car, and I can't hear the washer motor. Anyone any ideas? And can you point me in the direction of where the motor is, in case there's a loose connection or something! Thanks.

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: Andy B on 02 May 2010, 21:40:38

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Washer jets not working. Knew the tank wasn't empty, so thought it may be a fuse. Then realised that the same fuse runs the wipers. Checked again while standing outside the car, and I can't hear the washer motor. Anyone any ideas? And can you point me in the direction of where the motor is, in case there's a loose connection or something! Thanks.

The pump is a push fit into the washer bottle. Bottle is right behind the grille & the pump is more or less central to it on the rear & quite accessable. Check the pumpis recieving 12 volts at the connector.

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: charlie on 02 May 2010, 21:44:37

When you pull the pump out there will be a rubber seal/filter,take this out and have a look for slim/muck,a quick clean then jobs a goodun.. :y :y :y

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: Andy B on 02 May 2010, 22:00:49

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When you pull the pump out there will be a rubber seal/filter,take this out and have a look for slim/muck,a quick clean then jobs a goodun.. :y :y :y

Only if the pump is running but no water from jets. Oringinal post says no sound from the pump.  ;)

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: charlie on 02 May 2010, 22:08:07

yup,should have read post correctly :-[ :-[

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: jonny2112 on 03 May 2010, 15:29:29

Thanks guys. Had a look this morning, and got to the pump exactly as you said. Not sure I have the means to check the power supply, but there is definately no noise from the pump. Maybe just have to get another one and hope for the best! 

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: Andy B on 03 May 2010, 16:34:27

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.... Not sure I have the means to check the power supply,  .... 

How about the other way then, take the pump out of the bottle, shove a pencil in the grommet to save your screen wash  ;), and apply power to the 2 terminals of the pump/motor. Does it spin? It doesn't matter which way you connect your 12 volts while testing.
Mapilns & Machine Mart do an inexpensive multi-meter. You'll always find a use for them  :y

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: jonny2112 on 03 May 2010, 17:17:07

Cheers Andy. I never could think outside the box! Tried that using my booster pack, with no joy, so I guess I need a new pump. Any idea how much for a new one, or anybody got one lying around?

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: Andy B on 03 May 2010, 17:46:19

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Cheers Andy. I never could think outside the box! Tried that using my booster pack, with no joy, so I guess I need a new pump. Any idea how much for a new one, or anybody got one lying around?

I bought a generic pump off eBay for about £4 or £5 There are two types 1 with 1 outlet for saloons & 1 with 2 for estate/hatchbacks  :y

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: jonny2112 on 04 May 2010, 14:51:45

Cheers Andy. Ordered one this morning  :y

Title: Re: Wind screen washer motor?
Post by: jonny2112 on 06 May 2010, 13:23:50

Ordered the pump on Tuesday, arrived yesterday and was fitted last night. Also cleaned out the rubber filter thing as advised above. Jobs a good un! Cheers  :y