Anyone have a method for troubleshooting why I get no wiper washer fluid? I'm not sure I ever heard the pump when it did work so I'm not sure how to tell if the pump is just not pumping or if the line is clogged or could it maybe be a fuse broken? The washer resorvoir is completely full so I know I'm not out of fluid.

 

Might be the switch in the column. Have someone activate it while you look around under the hood. You should be able to hear the pump.

 

i just had the same exact problem. replaced the pump ($70 something at NAPA) and works better than it ever did now. make sure you ask for the oem replacement though. i ordered one from rockauto and was sent a universal pump. i didnt feel like splicing wires.

 

If the temps are cold enough freezing is an issue in my area, when not running proper winter fluid. I think you should be able to hear the pump working at least. Maybe try having someone work the switch while you listen under the hood.

 

I finally took some time to look at this. Fuse looks good. I'm not hearing any noise at all from under the hood (with the hood and door open) when I press the stem switch in. The wipers activate like they are supposed to but no fluid and the reservoir is completely topped off. I'm not sure how to troubleshoot the switch. And am clueless about test meters and what to test or what to look for. I've wiggled and pushed the switch every which way to see if maybe there is a bad contact or short but got no indication. I hate to buy a new pump and find out it's the switch or vice versa. Where is the pump and how hard is it to get to anyway? Is it under the reservoir?

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Anyone, anyone? Bueller, Bueller.....?

 

pump should be at the bottom of the reservoir, you can take it out and hot wire it to see if it runs then you will know if it is the pump or the switch