How well does your windshield washer pump work? My experience has been, that they don't work well in these cars. Sometimes no problems, other times you can hear the pump running, but nothing comes out, yet it worked 5 mins. ago! I go to check the washer fluid level, and it's half way full or more. Anybody have similar experiences? Any remedy or solution?
So, it is safe to assume that it is just me? I can always hear the pump trying to run, but I don't always get fluid even when there is fluid in the washer reservoir. I did't know if this was a design defect, and I have to live with it, or if it was something else? Just curious as to how well yours works? Thanks, Dave
I have noticed the same thing. Don't seem to work on most of the cars. I would think that either the pump isn't working, there is a clog, a hose is off, etc. I used to see new pumps on ebay all the time. Haven't seen any lately. I think you can get them at an auto parts store.
I'll just comment that I have never had any problems with mine. I didn't even have a resvervoir when I got my car, I pulled one off a car in a salvage yard and was lucky enough that it worked. Speaking of which, it's empty, I need to fill it up.
replace replace the pump they are pretty cheap i changed mine and the hose and they work awsome the pump is easy to change
Mine would squeal and barely pump. For the heck of it I took it out and dissasembled it. Cleaned it and a little 3&1 oil on the shafts fixed it up fine. Figured try something before I pitched it. They are about $20 at Autocrafters. This always workes on my dehumidifier motor so tried it here and presto! Can be a pain getting the motor brushes back in the housing. I think I used a straight pin.
seems to be gunk stuck in the hoses or at the nozzles. mine never give any trouble. the bottles are a dime a dozen at the yards. i have never pulled one off that didn't work... lucky i guess?
Both of my Mavs washers work just fine. If you can remove the pump from the reservoir without cracking the bottle, which is possible, new replacements are still available through most all parts stores.
I know newer cars have a check valve in the washer fluid line to keep the fluid from all draining back into the reservoir. That way the pump doesn't have to run as long to push the fluid to the nozzles. I have thought about snagging one from the junkyard...
