Windshield Washer Pump and System Diagnosis 

Thanks for helping me fix my daughter's windshield wiper pump! It was a clogged line, but I wouldn't have known it without your help.

I used a test light and figured out the switch in my truck was bad. Apparently a common problem on my truck. Just put a push button switch on the dash and ran some wires behind the dash to the battery and pump. Works good now. Fuse was good. I'm just to cheap to put a new proper switch set up on, the truck is 25 yrs old so I don't mind

Thank you very much for the video! Your video allowed me to diagnose and fix the windshield washer pump on my 2008 Prius!

Good lesson. Thank you . I did everything you showed me and I think i have a burnt motor /pump. I need to get it . Thanks again.

thank you, keep up making videos.. i look aroudn and no one was able to help like you just did(my fuse blow)

Test the relay for the motor first (I have a how to video on this) if not it you might need to get a diagram and figure out where non stop power is being supplied to the motor. I am not good at electrical diagnosis but if I had to guess I would say its a relay problem or the switch itself, if you can open up the steering column and disconnect the connector for the switch and see if it stops. GL

This is a great video. Thank you. I would be great at the very beginning if you could tell us what kind and what year car you're working on.

Np, glad it helped you in your diagnosis. GL

Turned out my fuses and pump were fine. The problem was with the hoses. They were clogged and broke in half when I tried to clean them. Hopefully, replacing the hoses wont be too bad.

I have 2000 buick lesebre my windshield wipers work but no noise when hitting the washer fluid n no fluid coming out

Thanks buddy. You just helped me fix my car!

Thanks much for a well done, clear video.

Can you please make a video about the windshield washer fluid not coming out of the rear of a 2008 Saturn VUE. Wiper is working fine, just the fluid not coming out. Thank you.

I changed nozzles, checked the lines “from both nozzles” and the T also and elbow. And all clear. Could it be the pump? I havent check the last line which is the one that goes to the resoiver

just a heads up I think the fuse for the washer pump on this car is actually under the hood in the other fuse box

Thanks for the video man! Just got a 2001 Nissan Sentra with a worn exterior but a sparkling engine compartment. I was bummed to find out that the windshield washer isn't working right. I'm going to follow your process but I have a question about removing the pump if it is bad. Can you remove the pump through the headlight cavity or would I need to jack up the car to get the pump out?

Do some cars have a separate fluid pump for front and rear washer nozzles or is it always the same pump that makes both front and rear work? Thanks for the video. It will surely help me diagnose the issue with my car.

Thanks for showing this video very was very helpful.

No pump sound means either a bad fuse, bad switch, bad pump or a break somewhere in the wiring harness.

Hello mate. I to have a problem with my windshield washer. First the pump was bad. I bought a new pump but still it doesn't sound anything. Its like no current is getting to the pump. Gonna bye a test instrument and try the way you did on the video. If that doesn't work. Can it be a cutted wire or something. Anyways, thanks for the video and have a great day.

just a comment: it would be more direct to test for voltage between the two plates of the connector instead of checking each one vs. the battery. also it is good to check the pump for continuity. I just checked mine and discovered the pump does not need replacement. it's sth else. a burnt pump will show no continuity - infinite resistance showing as 1. on my multimeter.

Awesome video, thanks for the tips.

How much fluid do you need to put inside? Is the fluid suppose to come up to the top?

Gbu amigo, great video tutorial...keep it up now!!, Gracias.

I can hear the pump and have cleaned the ejectors and fluid lines. But still no fluid

The wiper on my rear window is working properly, but in the front it stopped working. Can it be the fuse or is it the same fuse for front and rear window wiper?

Ok.. How does pump come out and reinstall?? Thru top past headlight? Or thru fender liner??

I here the pump on the back and it sprays, but no noise on the front. Do they run on the same pump?

how much washer fluid should it be pumping when you disconnect it from the nozzle. Like if you just put the hose in a cup to check the flow rate?

Good informative video. Thanks

I'm not getting any power to the wire and I found a fuse to the wipers and it's good i did find A-1 for the pump I don't know if they're together

Is the washer fluid reservoir hose in any way connected to the Air Conditioning drain hose? I am having the leak into the cabin issue after driving for a while but my washer fluid is also all gone shortly after filling.

Great video clear I like that

What about if there's no leaks, you can hear the pump working but the water squirt doesn't have enough pressure what can it be the pump?

Pump is working and get water out too, but light is on in dash and leaks like crazy, any suggestions?

Great video!

Very informative. Thx

How about if the windshield washer fluid doesn't stop? The motor just keeps running like if the button was stuck

the car im working on has power full time and must switch on earth all fuses good power to plug but no earth with this setup i cant just give it earth because it would go non stop any advice?

tricky that way is it I test that pump square battery is working ?

Great video. Today I verified that the pump is OK, because it worked when connected directly to the battery. Ground was good at the pump connector. But the positive side of the pump connector ALWAYS showed 12 volts on a meter with the other end connected to the positive battery terminal. You'd think the pump would run continuously, but it doesn't run at all. Any ideas?

Why did you lower the front windows, please?

I hv honda jazz 2015 wiper arms work well but when I pull my washer stalk neither wipers come on or not the washer motor...pls guide

I'm having problems where the wiper won't work not the pump. could that be the switch. wiper work the normal way just not with the washing setting.

Very Informative TY

My washer motor is running and putting water over the rear screen with out the ignition or washer switched on, what may be the problem?

I did a diagnostic and found that Im not getting power to the pump. how do I change the wire?

What if front washer works fine, but the pressure in rear washer is very poor (fluid can't even reach glass)?

then I going to check wires ground & power & multimeter thanks? for tips

Lincoln Town Car 2005 I tried it, no sound from the motor, replaced the motor still no sound. Pipes not clogged. Fuses seem ok although I can't locate a separate fuse for motor and assume it's tied to wipers. Now what ...someone suggested relay and that's modular and would mean replacing the wiper motor. Not a small job. Any other suggestions?

what do you do if there is no power to the pump?

Make video how to repair a broken washer pump.

I replace the pump the hoses the nozzles and the fuses and now it's still not working what else could I do

HELP!!!! You (yes i am.... there is fluid in the reserve,,, i changed the pump CHECKED FUSES(all good) and can hear the motor loud and clear, but it wont come out...i followed the lines from the pump to the windshield and they look bone dry as if the fluid never even ATTEMPTED to come out? the lines dont appear to be clogged (well the clear tubed ones that i can see through) , i even removed the jets then tried and still NOTHING!! what do i DO!!! im beyond pissed

Ok so I'm getting water out of the little spray jet and the other doesn't work. But the pump engages and does have full fluid Idk maybe shortage on power ?

Thank you

Any idea why, when pressing the button for the front washer, the fluid sprays out on the rear windshield instead? Thank you!

My pump was working and i can hear it but it still doesn't spray the washer out

What if the rear pump is working and the front is not working?

Mr. Ratchets and Wrenches I have replaced the washer pump on my 06 cts and it still doesn't work checked the fuses and non are blown looks like its not getting any power any suggestions thanks in advanced

Good video where find de fuse??store?

I replaced my pump and it shot fluid out of one nozzle onto the windsheild for a couple of times now nothing like before.... :(

Why your car missing the ABS unit near the washer liquid ?

I get ground when it's off but once I turn it on I get no ground???

Backprobe the rear of the connector.

where can i find this in jeep grand cherokee

if the fluid leaks out, could it be a cracked bottle or a bad gasket?

what If I dont hear the pump, but the pump is good and it gets Power???? HEELLLLLPPP

help I can't find my live wire for the pump 😞 it's a honda stream 2003

Do for i20 Hyundai

great ta

Mine different actually it turn on by him self

In my case its always been the pump itself went tits up.

I'ts a ground control switch

you have Hundyi elantra

Ok we heard the pump so why are u checking fuse this video is super annoying