windshield washer pump

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Hakan Gemici, Mar 10, 2008.

  1. Hakan Gemici

    Hakan Gemici Guest

    I was late to add enough antifreeze to washer fluid so it got frozen
    this winter. In fact added some but didn't work well (because it was
    over diluted by remaining water in reservoir) Nowadays weather is warm
    enough to melt it down but washer jets still doesn't work. I've checked
    plastic hoses carrying water from pump to jets they were dry (also
    empty). Tomorrow I'll check related fuse at passenger compartment. If
    fuse is not the answer, what else it can be?

    (2000 model year S40)
     
    Hakan Gemici, Mar 10, 2008
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  2. Hakan Gemici

    Mr. V Guest

    The motor in the pump could have gone bad.

    Or, some debris could be plugging the line.
     
    Mr. V, Mar 10, 2008
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  3. Hakan Gemici

    mjc13 Guest


    The first test is to listen and see if the pump motor is running. If
    it isn't it's either a dead motor or blown fuse. If it runs but doesn't
    pump, check the lines and check valve. If they all check out, replace
    the pump unit.
     
    mjc13, Mar 11, 2008
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  4. Hakan Gemici

    Hakan Gemici Guest

    I think pump isn't working, there's no sound coming from pump when
    activated. I'll check fuses asap. Thanks for your informative answer.
     
    Hakan Gemici, Mar 11, 2008
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  5. Hakan Gemici

    Hakan Gemici Guest

    fuses seem ok. I'll check washer pump in a spare time. Do you know any
    online car parts warehouse can supply an S40 washer fluid pump?
    Part number: 9169611
    Thanks...

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    Hakan Gemici, Mar 11, 2008
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  6. Hakan Gemici

    mjc13 Guest


    Try autopartswarehouse.com You may have to use a universal pump,
    though.
     
    mjc13, Mar 11, 2008
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  7. Hakan Gemici

    Hakan Gemici Guest

    Thanks for the link. They are listing three alternatives for my car:
    original pump, scan-tech branded original replacement and trico branded
    universal pump. Also I've found a seller on ebay selling scan-tech
    branded pump. Only problem is international shipping. I don't know
    whether autopartswarehouse shipping internationally? I'll make sure if
    my washer pump is really defective before placing order. I'll try to
    check it asap. Maybe weekend...
     
    Hakan Gemici, Mar 12, 2008
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  8. Hakan Gemici

    Hakan Gemici Guest

    I've been told that they no longer ship internationally by
    autopartswarehouse customer service. :(
     
    Hakan Gemici, Mar 12, 2008
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  9. Hakan Gemici

    mjc13 Guest


    I don't know about international shipping either, but my guess is
    that the abovementioned place does it. Just contact them and ask. Good luck.
     
    mjc13, Mar 12, 2008
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  10. Hakan Gemici

    mjc13 Guest

    Dang. I replied to the other post before I saw this one. See if you
    can get a friend in the US to buy one, then ship it to you.
     
    mjc13, Mar 12, 2008
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