Windscreen Washers not Working.

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Windscreen Washers not Working.

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Be looking on different forums on how to rectify this problem.
Had a go at trying to fix the problem today.
Remove the front bumper to access the washer tank very straight forward hought.
On inspection of the washer bottle and the pump everything looked ok. No leaks or cracks and the pump seal was ok too.
So would there be anything else I could look for to solve the problem.
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Fuse would have been my first port of call.
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Can you hear the pump working when you operate the washers? If not then yes I would start at the fuse too.

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Checked the fuse that's 'ok.
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Can't hear the pump working.
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Does it work if you attach it to another live wire? If not the pump is dead. If it does maybe the switch or relay (if fitted) or a wiring fault. Sounds like the pump may be the culprit to me.
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Put the amp tester on the fuse and operated the stork on column and got a reading. Checked the connection to the pump but no reading. Can these connection fail not much to them.
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Pump is a common failure, they are cheap enough so replace it anyway while it's in bits.
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Yup does sound like the pump is the problem. I suggest after replacing the pump you refill the water bottle and check for leaks before putting the front bumper back on. I didnt and assumed it would be fine-Doh :oops: Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink :lol:

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Got me a new pump today from Euro Parts for £9.94 bargain.
Replaced the pump with the new one and tried to operate the washers but nothing was working. Away to cut a long story short turns out the connection was faulty too. New connection fitted and washers are now working fine.
Just out of interest I tried the old pump with the new connection pump still not working.
Thanks everyone for your help and advice on this matter.
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