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Wind screen washer motor?
« 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.
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Re: Wind screen washer motor?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Wind screen washer motor?
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Wind screen washer motor?
« Reply #3 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.  ;)
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Re: Wind screen washer motor?
« Reply #4 on: 02 May 2010, 22:08:07 »
yup,should have read post correctly :-[ :-[
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Re: Wind screen washer motor?
« Reply #5 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! 
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Re: Wind screen washer motor?
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Wind screen washer motor?
« Reply #7 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?
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« Reply #8 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
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Re: Wind screen washer motor?
« Reply #9 on: 04 May 2010, 14:51:45 »
Cheers Andy. Ordered one this morning  :y
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Re: Wind screen washer motor?
« Reply #10 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
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