How to replace the windshield washer pump motor on a GM Truck?
Here is how to replace the windshield washer pump motor on a GM truck. Replacing the windshield washer pump motor is cheap and easy to do. It takes15 minutes and costs $15.99 for the new windshield washer water pump motor. The washer pump motor snaps in and out, and the water hose pressure fits on the pump, so no tools are required.
What causes a windshield washer pump to fail?
Sometimes it’s difficult to do all of this, which can cause the windshield washer pump to wear out or fail completely. The windshield washer pump is designed to suck windshield washer fluid from the reservoir, through the supply lines, to the spray nozzles and onto your windshield.
How can I tell if my windshield washer pump is leaking?
Open your vehicle’s hood and look for the circular tank cap that has a picture of windshield wipers on it. Unscrew the cap and look inside the tank to check the fluid levels. Typically, you’ll see a blue or purple fluid inside of the tank.
What to do if your windshield washer won’t turn on?
Listen for a humming sound to determine whether the windshield washer motor is operative. Open the hood and ask a friend to listen while you turn on the windshield washer. If you don’t hear any sound, check the fuses. Replace the fuse if it is blown (see How to Fix a Faulty Car Fuse ).
Sometimes it’s difficult to do all of this, which can cause the windshield washer pump to wear out or fail completely. The windshield washer pump is designed to suck windshield washer fluid from the reservoir, through the supply lines, to the spray nozzles and onto your windshield.
Open your vehicle’s hood and look for the circular tank cap that has a picture of windshield wipers on it. Unscrew the cap and look inside the tank to check the fluid levels. Typically, you’ll see a blue or purple fluid inside of the tank.
How can I tell if my washer pump is not working?
When the nozzles are activated, the test light should indicate power on one of the two wires. If power is verified, then it confirms that the washer pump motor itself is indeed not working and may need to be replaced.
Where is the windshield washer pump located on a car?
In most cars, the windshield washer tank is located behind the front bumper, in front of one of the front wheels; see the illustration. How it works: When you operate the washer with the switch, it sends the signal to the control module (e.g. BCM) that, through the relay, operates the windshield washer pump.