Windshield washer

Pilot · 10-08-2009, 08:54 PM

Well, the windshield washer doesn't work, doesn't make a peep. Whats the best way to diagnose the problem, access the button and see if it is malfunctioning or... ?

traintech86 · 10-08-2009, 11:42 PM

well tbh, they have them at gas stations haha. why bother >>

muffinman · 10-09-2009, 09:28 AM

if you have a multimeter you can check the plug at the washer pump to see if you have power (with the button pushed in of course). if you don't have power it could be a fuse or maybe bad connection or switch. if you do have power then you might just have a bad pump.

'91mr2 · 10-09-2009, 11:42 AM

I have this same problem, just been too busy to mess with it. Let me know if you figure out the problem. I need to mess with mine before winter hits. Road salt sucks

o6spdracer · 10-09-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by muffinman

if you have a multimeter you can check the plug at the washer pump to see if you have power (with the button pushed in of course). if you don't have power it could be a fuse or maybe bad connection or switch. if you do have power then you might just have a bad pump.

Could not have written it better myself. If you don't have a multimeter, have a friend pull the lever and you listen to see if the pump is working.

muffinman · 10-09-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by o6spdracer

If you don't have a multimeter, have a friend pull the lever and you listen to see if the pump is working.

only downside is if it's not working you won't know if it's a bad pump or no power but definately a good start. you could take the bottle out and run 12V to the pump to rule out bad pump.

lsgheero · 10-09-2009, 02:30 PM

You can get a test light from most auto parts stores for $2-3 it wont tell your voltage but it will show power.

traintech86 · 10-09-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffinman

if you have a multimeter you can check the plug at the washer pump to see if you have power (with the button pushed in of course). if you don't have power it could be a fuse or maybe bad connection or switch. if you do have power then you might just have a bad pump.

+1
good idea

dirocyn · 10-13-2009, 02:23 PM

The pump is a common part, it's used in a lot of different Toyotas. My local Autozone has one in stock for $15, I'd be surprised if your parts house didn't have one as well. Won't do you any good if your wiring is bad.

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traintech86 Traintech86 on all im's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 920 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	well tbh, they have them at gas stations haha. why bother >>

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muffinman Brain Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,811 Thanks: 24 Thanked 102 Times in 99 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	if you have a multimeter you can check the plug at the washer pump to see if you have power (with the button pushed in of course). if you don't have power it could be a fuse or maybe bad connection or switch. if you do have power then you might just have a bad pump.

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'91mr2 No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 41 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I have this same problem, just been too busy to mess with it. Let me know if you figure out the problem. I need to mess with mine before winter hits. Road salt sucks

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lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 614 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	You can get a test light from most auto parts stores for $2-3 it wont tell your voltage but it will show power.

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dirocyn Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 133 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The pump is a common part, it's used in a lot of different Toyotas. My local Autozone has one in stock for $15, I'd be surprised if your parts house didn't have one as well. Won't do you any good if your wiring is bad.