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mysticdragon · 06-09-2005, 02:36 PM

Ok, now to most of you here this is probably a stupid question... but my father always told me that the only stupid question is one not asked... so here goes.

When I bought my truck the windshield washer fluid worked fine.. now the wipers work still but I'm not getting any fluid when I call for it... and yes, I checked the fluid level first

I don't know exactly how it works but I'm assuming there's a pump of some sort that is activated when you turn the switch on... could the pump be fried? or???

any help would be appreciated.

thanks
ttfn
Mystic.

CHEVYE · 06-09-2005, 02:43 PM

just listen to see if the pump comes on. should make a whining noise like an electric fuel pump....... then go from there.

a28doc · 06-09-2005, 04:05 PM

if not the pump you might also check your fuses... Doc

86 GMG · 06-09-2005, 05:04 PM

are your rubber hoses connected and\or are they free of weather cracking and just not reaching your windshield good luck

BoeJaker1976 · 06-09-2005, 05:24 PM

Make sure that the ends of the squirters arent clogged or make sure your uncle didnt paint over them......like what my uncle did.

Earl Filter · 06-09-2005, 08:56 PM

If the motor runs, and you don't see any leaks, yet you still aren't getting fluid, stick a needle down the nozzles to unclog, or blow compressed air from the nozzle end back to the reservoir.

KShortell · 06-11-2005, 11:12 PM

I'm betting the pump is dead. A good diagnostic is to see of the connector is getting power when the switch is actuated. Another is to hook up the pump to a 12V source. If it runs, your problem is farther up the line.

The above advice is all good, by the way. Good luck!

Turbo85GMC · 06-13-2005, 09:38 AM

Disconnect the hose from the washer bottle and blow through it. If it's not plugged, replace the pump. I got no windshield juice from mine, even thought the pump would hum. The hose/nozzles weren't plugged, so I took off the washer bottle (the pump is attached to the back of it) and the pump was like swiss cheeze. It crumbled to death when I tried to take it off. Anyway, I got a direct relplacement for like $15 and now I have nice clean windows.

cliffsta · 06-13-2005, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KShortell

I'm betting the pump is dead. A good diagnostic is to see of the connector is getting power when the switch is actuated. Another is to hook up the pump to a 12V source. If it runs, your problem is farther up the line.

The above advice is all good, by the way. Good luck!

Yes, i must tend to agree the pump is dead. EVEN if its still turning, its probably worn out. The one on my truck died before i was born, daddy said it lasted all of a few years. The older ones (like pre-84, whenever they changed the whiper design) have a very, very crappy mechanical pump that is built into the wiper motor.

If that's the case, and you don't feel like doing surgery on your wiper motor, LMC and Chevy Duty sell (i think its the same) "universal" wiper motor, i bought one and it works great. You just take the power from the old pump, and bring it to the new pump, and mount the new pump to the fender.

Tis' times like these I wish i had a digi camera so i could show you mine.

mysticdragon · 06-13-2005, 08:11 PM

Well guys, thanks for all the advice.. turns out the motor was fried. Replaced the motor and everything is all hunky dory again

thanks again... it's appreciated
ttfn
Mystic.

06-09-2005, 02:36 PM	#1
mysticdragon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: EARTH Posts: 23	Stupid Question. Ok, now to most of you here this is probably a stupid question... but my father always told me that the only stupid question is one not asked... so here goes. When I bought my truck the windshield washer fluid worked fine.. now the wipers work still but I'm not getting any fluid when I call for it... and yes, I checked the fluid level first I don't know exactly how it works but I'm assuming there's a pump of some sort that is activated when you turn the switch on... could the pump be fried? or??? any help would be appreciated. thanks ttfn Mystic. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- 'Wow ... what a ride!!!"

06-09-2005, 02:43 PM	#2
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	just listen to see if the pump comes on. should make a whining noise like an electric fuel pump....... then go from there. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

06-09-2005, 04:05 PM	#3
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	if not the pump you might also check your fuses... Doc __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

06-09-2005, 05:04 PM	#4
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	are your rubber hoses connected and\or are they free of weather cracking and just not reaching your windshield good luck __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

06-09-2005, 08:56 PM	#6
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	If the motor runs, and you don't see any leaks, yet you still aren't getting fluid, stick a needle down the nozzles to unclog, or blow compressed air from the nozzle end back to the reservoir. __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap

06-09-2005, 05:24 PM	#5
BoeJaker1976 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: copperas Cove, TX Posts: 85	Make sure that the ends of the squirters arent clogged or make sure your uncle didnt paint over them......like what my uncle did.

06-11-2005, 11:12 PM	#7
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	I'm betting the pump is dead. A good diagnostic is to see of the connector is getting power when the switch is actuated. Another is to hook up the pump to a 12V source. If it runs, your problem is farther up the line. The above advice is all good, by the way. Good luck! __________________ Semper Paratus Last edited by KShortell; 06-11-2005 at 11:13 PM.

06-13-2005, 09:38 AM	#8
Turbo85GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Medford, MA Posts: 307	Disconnect the hose from the washer bottle and blow through it. If it's not plugged, replace the pump. I got no windshield juice from mine, even thought the pump would hum. The hose/nozzles weren't plugged, so I took off the washer bottle (the pump is attached to the back of it) and the pump was like swiss cheeze. It crumbled to death when I tried to take it off. Anyway, I got a direct relplacement for like $15 and now I have nice clean windows. __________________ '85 GMC 1500 "Friends don't let friends drive stock!"

06-13-2005, 08:11 PM	#10
mysticdragon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: EARTH Posts: 23	Well guys, thanks for all the advice.. turns out the motor was fried. Replaced the motor and everything is all hunky dory again thanks again... it's appreciated ttfn Mystic. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- 'Wow ... what a ride!!!"



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