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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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On 7/19/07 9:54 PM, in article
1184900097.670866.189630@w3g2000hsg.googlegroups.c om, "ottguit@hotmail.com"
<ottguit@hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
> Bg
>
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.

> 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.

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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On 7/20/07 2:05 PM, in article
1184958326.955218.327670@w3g2000hsg.googlegroups.c om, "ottguit@hotmail.com"
<ottguit@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
>> 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.
>
> 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.
> Bg
>

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.

>
> 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.

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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>
> 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,
> Bg

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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