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There is a electric motor that pumps washer fluid . Located in the bottom of the washer fluid tank .
Wash Operation (Front and Rear Wipers)
The front and rear washer systems use the same windshield washer fluid pump. When either the front or rear wiper is in the washer position voltage will be supplied to one side of the windshield washer fluid pump (depending on whether it is front or rear), while the other side of the pump is grounded.
At this point, the windshield washer fluid pump sprays solvent onto the windshield. When the front or rear washer is activated, the BCM receives an input from the switch that is activated. The BCM will control the wipers while in the WASH mode. The BCM will control either the front wiper relay or the rear wiper relay to turn on the wipers. The windshield wipers operate at low speed for 3 swipes and returns to the park position.
When turning on the washers do you hear the motor run ? Have some one try it while you listen at the washer fluid tank ! These pump motors do go bad .
turn OFF the ignition.
Disconnect the harness electrical connector of the windshield washer fluid pump.
Connect a test lamp from the windshield washer pump control circuit to a good ground .
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Press the front washer switch.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
YES or NO !
A washer pump in a car's windshield wiping system moves washer fluid from a reservoir through hoses. The motorized pump pressurizes the fluid to allow it to be squirted from the hoses through nozzles onto the front and/or rear windshield of a car. The washer fluid helps windshield wipers get rid of rain, dirt, or other objects that can interfere with a driver's visibility. If your washer fluid is not being sent out when activated, the solution could simply be filling the washer system's reservoir with more fluid or cleaning the nozzles and hoses. In more severe cases, the washer pump may need to be replaced. Here are steps to troubleshoot a windshield-washer pump.
The hose could be clogged ! Do you know where you add the washer fluid ? Somewhere on the bottom of that plastic bottle is the washer pump .
Removal and Installation
> WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
> CAUTION: When replacing the windshield washer pump be careful not to damage the rubber grommet.
> CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield washer pump before filling the reservoir. Failure to do so could result in premature pump failure.
NOTE: When installing the reservoir, the filler neck must be lubricated using a water-based lubricant.
Remove the bolt and the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .
Remove the foam filler and remove the retainer.
Remove the 2 screws and the accessory drive splash shield.
To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Remove the nut, 2 bolts and position the A/C accumulator aside.
To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Unclip the A/C lines from the inner fender well.
Drill out the rivet and remove the bracket.
Remove the 2 bolts, slide the windshield washer reservoir assembly forward to release it, and position the washer reservoir aside.
Install the upper bolt followed by the lower bolt, and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Disconnect the windshield washer tube assembly from the pump and release the windshield washer tube assembly from the washer reservoir.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the windshield washer pump.
Release the wiring harness from the reservoir, and remove the washer reservoir.
the pump motor likely is bad. get a used washer fluid reservoir at a pick n pull yourself or at car-part.com. page with * is lowest cost.
Pump and Reservoir, Windshield Washer
Removal
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the RH wheel (1007).
Remove the RH front fender splash shield (16103). Refer to Section 01-02 for the removal procedure.
Remove the windshield washer reservoir top bolt.
Disconnect the windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor electrical connector.
Disconnect the rear window washer pump electrical connector from the rear window washer pump.
Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector from the windshield washer pump (17664).
Place a suitable drain pan under the windshield washer reservoir (17618) and drain the washer fluid.
NOTE: The rear window washer hose end is color-coded, matching the connector on the rear window washer pump. Match the colors to ensure proper installation.
Disconnect the washer hoses from the windshield washer pump and the rear window washer pump on the windshield washer reservoir.
Loosen the two windshield washer reservoir side bolts.
Remove the windshield washer reservoir by sliding it out of the side slots.
Remove the windshield washer pump.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Tighten the lug nuts (1012) to 98-118 Nm (72-87 lb-ft).
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