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Windshield wiper pump

5.2K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by  Keith Benedict  
#1 ·
Hello, I believe my windshield wiper pump has failed and needs to be replaced. I don't think the lines are clogged because before it failed, the nozzles sprayed small amounts of wiper fluid on the windshield. It stopped spraying fluid altogether but I was still able to hear the motor working for a while when all of a sudden it completely stopped making noise. Also, the reservoir is full so I know it's not leaking. The wipers still work as well. Where is the wiper pump located? Is it an easy repair? I am new to working on my vehicle so diagrams/photos/advice is appreciated!
 
#3 ·
Put a water hose down the reservoir to flush it. The same thing happened to mine and I pulled the inner fender to get access to the pump. Removed the pump to discover the intake of the pump was plugged with a wad of plastic like gelatin material. Suspect it was from the wiper fluid that I use...it has a coating to deter water build up on the windshield. Cleaned it, reassembled and it works like new.