Element Windshsiled washer Pump

Discussion in 'Element' started by ottguit, Jul 20, 2007.

  1. ottguit

    ottguit Guest

    It's happened twice that I've topped up the winshield wiper fluid
    reservoir, and now the pump doesn't work.
    The pump for the rear window is fine, but nothing happens for the
    front window, no pump noise, but the Wipers work.

    The last ime it happened, I might not have put the cap on tightly, but
    when I removed and put the cap back on it worked again.

    Nothing seems to be out of place or loose as far as hoses.

    Thanks for any help.
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    ottguit, Jul 20, 2007
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  2. ottguit

    E Meyer Guest

    Turn the ignition to "on" but don't start the car & try the front washer.
    If you don't hear the washer motor, check the wiring to the washer motor.
    If you have 12V at the connector to the washer motor (when its energized),
    that motor is gone bad.

    If you hear it pumping but nothing comes out, check for clogged nozzles &
    pinches in the hose. Also look for puddles under the car where there might
    be a leak or disconnection in the hose.
     
    E Meyer, Jul 20, 2007
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  3. ottguit

    ottguit Guest

    Thanks, I tried ignition on only, and no motor noise. Is the motor in
    the Fender behind the headlight, inder the reservoir. In fact IS
    there a separate pump for the the rear washers, or is it the same
    pump? No puddles or leaking fluid.
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    ottguit, Jul 20, 2007
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  4. ottguit

    E Meyer Guest

    The motor is going to be inserted into the tank near the bottom. There will
    be separate pumps for the front & the back. You'll know for sure when you
    get the fender liner, etc. out of the way to see the tank. Probably want to
    double check that you haven't missed a blown fuse before taking the car
    apart.
     
    E Meyer, Jul 21, 2007
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  5. ottguit

    ottguit Guest

    I checked the Owners Manual to se which fuse applies for the Winsheild
    washer Pump and couldn't find one indicated in either the under
    dash,nor under hood Fuse boxes.
    I guess I missed it, I'll check again.
    Thanks,
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    ottguit, Jul 21, 2007
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  6. ottguit

    ottguit Guest

    I checked the Element 2003 owner's manual for the Underhood and
    Interior fuse applicable to the Windsheild washer pump and can't find
    one, unless it's doing double duty with something else, but there's
    nothing else that's Not working, sheesh :-(
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    ottguit, Jul 26, 2007
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