Washer motor shot?

[Jack Stilts]

Wipers work fine, but I have no washer fluid spraying. Reservoir is full.

Couldn't find anything about replacing it; has anyone done this? Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[StupidFish]

Mine went out years ago. Theyre not that bad to replace. There are 2 pumps set right into the front of the reservoir. (No screws. Just set in place.) Hardest part is the harnesses. I hate the pain the put on my fingers.
If they still dont work after that its most likely a issue with the switch. That's what happened to my x. Replaced the pumps and still no juice. If thats what happens to you do the following:
Step 1. Take a large water bottle
Step 2. Put some holes in top of said bottle
Step 3. Fill bottle with water
Step 4. Roll down window and use left hand to squeeze bottle. Shower windshield liberally.
That's how I do.

 

[StupidFish]

http://www.amazon.com/ACI-177128-Wi...8-1&keywords=01+xterra+Windshield+washer+pump

 

[Jack Stilts]

Cool, thanks!

Is there a way to tell which is the front motor and which is the rear?

 

[StupidFish]

Think the 1st one in the left is the one you want

 

[Prime]

I just bought a complete replacement washer bottle from eBay. It came with both pumps. No guess work and all new. Only cost about $40.

 

[Jack Stilts]

Wish I would have thought of that. Oh well. Almost done.

 

[Jack Stilts]

Just kidding, that didn't solve it.

Wipers work.
Wiper fuse is intact.
No wires are frayed / broken.

Still no response for the sprayer motor.

What are the other possibilities to fix this?

 

[mkgearhead]

Have someone turn on the washers and check for power at the sprayer motor. If there's no power maybe a bad switch?

 

[StupidFish]

Bad switch sounds right. U and me buddy. Using the water bottle trick.
Just for kicks and giggles, did u try changing out the other pump?

 

[jklewer]

Did you try cleaning out the nozzles? They get all boogered up sometimes.

 

[Jack Stilts]

Did you try cleaning out the nozzles? They get all boogered up sometimes.

Yeah, that was the first thing I tried since it's happened before. Gotta be an electrical / motor / switch issue.

 

[Joey]

do you here the motor run at all?

 

[Jack Stilts]

do you here the motor run at all?

Not at all.

I actually still haven't looked into diagnosing this any further. Slacking.

 

[emtmark]

Worst case can you bypass and throw a momentary in there on the dash someplace?


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