Windshield washer issues

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usocazy

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So I get home from vacation and my windshield washer isn't working. Fluid level is full and the wipers work, intermittent and hi/lo.

I don't hear anything that sounds like a washer motor when I hit the washer option on the turn signal but the wipers go off as expected.

Fluid jets heads appear to be clean and I didn't have the problem before I left for vacation.

Any idea what this might be? Where's the motor that pumps the fluid through the lines to the windshield?

Thanks for your help!


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I think you answered your own question. The washer fluid pump is not working.

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Or one of the hose is either disconnected or cracked. In such a case though, you would have a puddle under the truck after use...

If that is not the case, either the pump is fried, or the wiring to power it is shut. A multimeter on the connector and a helper pushing on the switch will tell you easy if it is wiring or pump.
 
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usocazy

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I think you answered your own question. The washer fluid pump is not working.

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Yep, absolutely correct! Found the part at Autozone for $40 but then checked Amazon. Got the exact same part for $14 delivered in 2 days with Prime.

Simple enough repair (thanks YouTube) and got it all done in less than 15 minutes.

Thanks for all your help and advice.
 
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