Windshield washer pump is not working

Get someone to use the washer jet while you listen by the washer bottle. If you can't hear the noise of the pump working, it has more than likely failed. There is a possibility the washer switch has failed. A test light on the washer pump plug will tell if the washer pump circuit is working. Hook up the light and press the washer pump switch and it should light up. If both the washer pump and switch appear to be working, the jets are clogged and/or you have a split line (obvious due to water leaking from somewhere) A tip - don't use additives and use rain or distilled water. Detergents can attack rubber seals and tap water can cause scale to build up (plus it will leave water spots)

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 !

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Check the Fluid First, check that the windshield washer bottle has fluid and that ... If the pump is not heard, check the fuse panel to see if there is a blown fuse.

Windshield Washer Pump and System Diagnosis - YouTube

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Here is a step by step guide to diagnose any trouble with yourwindshield washer pump, or other issues that ...

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.

Try this link in case you are stuck:

How to Troubleshoot Windshield Washer Pump

Here is another YT video for a similar purpose:

Windshield Washer Pump and System Diagnosis

take a pin and push into each of the two nipples that spray onto your windscreen .

wipers and washer should be on the same fuse
could be the switch

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

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
   
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
   
3. Remove the RH wheel (1007).
   
4. Remove the RH front fender splash shield (16103). Refer to Section 01-02 for the removal procedure.
   
5. Remove the windshield washer reservoir top bolt.
   
   
6. Disconnect the windshield washer reservoir fluid level sensor electrical connector.
   
7. Disconnect the rear window washer pump electrical connector from the rear window washer pump.
   
8. Disconnect the windshield washer pump electrical connector from the windshield washer pump (17664).
   
9. Place a suitable drain pan under the windshield washer reservoir (17618) and drain the washer fluid.
   
10. 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.
    
    
11. Loosen the two windshield washer reservoir side bolts.
    
12. Remove the windshield washer reservoir by sliding it out of the side slots.
    
13. 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).

If you have used ANYTHING beside windshield solvent in you reservor, you may have created WAXING from soap in the bottom of washer tank, which clogs pump,lines, and nozzel....take the tank out and wash it..disconnect washer hoses at nozzel and clear with compressed air along with the nozzel...if you use solvent only you may have a worn washer pump or restriction...check those and good luck.....

Had the same problem with my 2001 330ci. If not used frequently the pump will get waterlogged and allow fluid to seep into the motor. I was able to disassemble, clean, and rebuild my pump but I would recommend replacing it, it is not expensive at around $20-30 and easy to change.

The washer pump is inserted into a hole on the washer tank itself. It is an interference fit so it will pop out. If you have significant amount of fluid in the tank it will leak out of the hole. There should be one hose connected with a clamp and one electrical connector. I believe there may be a plastic shroud covering it which needs to be unsnapped.

Good luck!

you know..i have a 2002 kia spectra and for the longest time i didn't have a washer cap on my windshield washer tube..i finaly found one in a junk yard and popped it on so i could have a windshield washer that actually works..and it still doesnt.