windshield washer pump replaced and nothing
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From: Ozone Park, NYC
Car: 1990 firebird
Engine: 3.1 v6
Transmission: 700R4
windshield washer pump replaced and nothing
so when i bought my car my fluid never ran so i decided today to replace it , so i replaced it and nothing, yes i checked the lines and there seems to be no blockage, where do i go from here?
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
I have that problem from time to time, both with my front and rear washers. Make sure that fluid is actually reaching the pump--put your mouth over the hose and suck (yeah, I know) until you get a mouthful of fluid (Yeah, I know). By the way, on my car you can hear the pump working.
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From: Ozone Park, NYC
Car: 1990 firebird
Engine: 3.1 v6
Transmission: 700R4
what kind of noise am i suppose to be hearing?, i only hear the click from the wiper motor moving the wipers but nothing from the pump, what are the chances of having a defective pump?, i'll try to pull the fluid up tomorrow
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From: conway, s.c.
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Very good ones if you are getting power to the connector to the pump when you press the washer switch. If you're not getting power to the connector, I would start backtracking the wiring to the switch harness on the side of the steering column below the dash.
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Car: '87 Trans Am
Engine: L98 (Corvette)
Transmission: M5
I recently had to replace my pump. And in my opinion, it's very audible.
However, it's 4 or 5 cycles of the pump for it to put anything on the windshield. Try holding down the switch for about 30 seconds.
However, it's 4 or 5 cycles of the pump for it to put anything on the windshield. Try holding down the switch for about 30 seconds.
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From: Ozone Park, NYC
Car: 1990 firebird
Engine: 3.1 v6
Transmission: 700R4
all this just to get some damn fluid,, sigh lol, cant do nothing now my car is in the shop but i'll have a look when i get her back, i'll try that 30 sec thing
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