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Wiper washer question
What would make a "pop" when I press the switch for my windshield washer?
I just cleaned out all the possible dirt, and reasealed everything, but I'm still getting the"pop" and no suction at the bottle. The wipers themselves work fine. Any ideas? |
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Re: Wiper washer question
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The "pop" is the washer solenoid kicking in. You should then hear it pumping if the wipers are moving back and forth. There is a rubber diaphragm inside the pump that goes bad. You can get rebuild kits for them, but some members haven't had much luck making them work and just use an external pump.... LockDoc
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Re: Wiper washer question
Hmm. I have an extra pump and motor setup, but I'm debating whether I want to go through the effort of changing it out only to have it possibly have a bad pump too.
I think Andy was sayin he has a remote pump from an S-10? I'm just wondering if it could be hooked up to the stock switch? |
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Re: Wiper washer question
My S-10 pump is wired through the stock switch.
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Re: Wiper washer question
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Here is a thread from 2006 that explains how to hook up an external pump. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=217477 LockDoc
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Re: Wiper washer question
Don't give up on the stock pump just yet. I've managed to re-build one in the past, it is relatively simple in concept. It works like a mechanical fuel pump in miniature. You can buy re-build kits for the pump. It's in an awkward place under the dash, but it is do-able. If you give it a good try, and no luck, then the remote pump is a good alternative.
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Re: Wiper washer question
Where does one get said rebuild kit? As I said before, I have an extra unit on the bench, and I can just rebuild it and install. Easier than trying to rebuild it in place. I do want to keep the factory setup, but if I can't get it working, I'll go with the remote route.
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http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/c...epair+kit,8844 You might check with your local parts store too. Just write down the part numbers from the Rockauto page. LockDoc
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Re: Wiper washer question
NAPA and Auto zone both have them. Picking one up later today
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Good deal. Let us know how it goes.... LockDoc
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I did mine with a small GM washer jug. The dash switch is a hot all the time and when you push the switch it grounds the pump.
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Re: Wiper washer question
I recently put a replacement pump in mine and it did not work. Then I primed the pump by pouring fluid down the line toward the pump. Once it had fluid in the pump, it works like a champ. Just remember to prime it.
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Re: Wiper washer question
KY-GMC, that's an awesome tip!
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Re: Wiper washer question
custom10nut, can't remember exactly, but I think that I used a small funnel from the wife's cooking stash!
![]() I removed the line from the tank and held it up in the air while pouring the fluid in, trying to get the fluid to the pump. You may have to un-route the hose through the fender and cable guide so that the fluid will flow to the pump while you hold it up. It doesn't take a whole lot of fluid to get it primed, you just need to get enough in there to prime it, then it will have enough suction to pull it from the tank.
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Re: Wiper washer question
I'm going to try that in the morning. Maybe I'll have an Irish coffee to sanitize my mouth afterward.
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Victory is mine!
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Good deal. That will be a tip to remember. LockDoc
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