Tech / General Engine Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? Thinking of adding power with a new combination? Need other technical information or engine specific advice? Don't see another board for your problem? Post it here!
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Windshield Washer Pump

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 23, 2002 | 10:37 PM
  #1  
VampireHunterC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 501
Likes: 0
From: McMinnville, TN
Windshield Washer Pump

Is there a fuse for the windshield washer pump? My pump is not working, and I don't see any fuse labeled for it. I don't want to pull the pump if it is only a fuse.
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2002 | 09:54 AM
  #2  
99Hawk120's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,411
Likes: 3
From: Rock Hill, SC
Car: 1999 Pontiac T/A Firehawk
Engine: ***'s Engine
Transmission: T56
I don't believe so. I think it runs off a common fuse for something else.

I've gone through a number of the ones that mount on the wiper motor. Something just causes them to burn out (probably sucking too much air). I've found so far that the cheap aftermarket on eI bought at Trak Auto (Anco brand I think) has lasted far longer than the GM originals.
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2002 | 11:06 AM
  #3  
JamesC's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
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've replaced both the front and rear pumps (rear wipper).

JamesC
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2002 | 11:46 AM
  #4  
Z28DJP1987's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 1,493
Likes: 1
From: Ohio, USA
Engine heat and lack of use will result in the pump drying out and not working. I have replaced mine and make sure to use the washers once a week with no problems.
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2002 | 11:48 AM
  #5  
99Hawk120's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,411
Likes: 3
From: Rock Hill, SC
Car: 1999 Pontiac T/A Firehawk
Engine: ***'s Engine
Transmission: T56
I lived in blacksburg VA at the time, using the washer constantly was not a problem.

Neither was engine heat.

The pump simply lost its prime too easily and as a result had to work too hard to get the fluid pumping back through it.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Frozer!!!
Camaros for Sale
35
Jan 19, 2024 04:55 PM
1992 Trans Am
History / Originality
27
May 10, 2023 07:19 PM
LittleFranks
Camaros for Sale
7
Sep 17, 2015 12:22 PM
Randomtask2
Electronics
1
Aug 26, 2015 03:34 PM
kyleb24
Camaros for Sale
2
Aug 15, 2015 08:24 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:41 AM.