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Windshield washer doesn't work properly
This is not an exotic problem but my windshield washer just spits a little fluid out and quits. It doesn't spray and it doesn't spit much out at a time. Is this normal?
If not how do I fix? Thanks. Tony Caldwell 87 Targa |
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12-16-2000, 02:59 PM
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Sometimes deposits will build up over time inside the resevoir or the nozzles, and they need to be cleaned. If this is the case, use some white vinegar to clean the system.
Makaio 78 911 SC |
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12-16-2000, 03:20 PM
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Does the motor keep running? or does it stop when the fluid stops?
If the motor stops, you may need a new motor, or you may need to take apart your wiper switch and clean the contacts. If the motor keeps running, try cleaning out the nozzles with compressed air, or a needle. Sometimes they get plugged with dirt or wax. Best of luck. Nick. ------------------ __________ Nick Shumaker 1982 911SC Coupe |
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12-16-2000, 03:21 PM
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I suppose you could pull the line off the pump that is coming from the reservoir. if it drains freely, your pump is getting supplied. the pump is near the jack and the battery and the front bumper in the trunk.
Then hook it back up and pull the line off the other end of the pump and run the pump. If it squirts out, you probably have plugged nozzles. It's not unlikely your pump is bad. ------------------ '83 SC |
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12-16-2000, 04:07 PM
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Thanks guys, I'll run it down.
------------------ Tony Caldwell 87 Targa |
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12-16-2000, 05:58 PM
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I poke a pin in the squirter holes - 60 second fix
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12-16-2000, 07:37 PM
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The check valves can also plug. I ended up replacing my hoses, valves and nozzles. It was cheap at about $25 Canadian from a dealer and the new nozzles looked much better then the old weathered ones.
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12-16-2000, 08:08 PM
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I cleaned out the nozzles with a pin and tried again. Some greenish brown gunk came out when I tried again.
The pump keeps pumping but nothing but a little water and bubbles come out. So I guess the next step is vinegar. ------------------ Tony Caldwell 87 Targa |
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12-17-2000, 01:52 PM
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Identical problem happened to me - the check valves in the system had failed - cheap and easy fix
Parts you need are shown here - check flow from pump by disconnecting in turn and just replace (not worth trying to repair) http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/autocat/load_page.cgi?page_number=3&bookmark=11&model=911M&currsection=exteri Roy M |
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12-17-2000, 11:47 PM
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A new pump is cheap. 40 bucks or so. Mine is in the front next to battery and was therefore totally disintegrated, so I replaced it. The ones for the headlights run off a different pump down by the resevoir under the left front fender. They are connected via a braided line that runs behind the front bumper
------------------ Kurt B 1984 911 Carrera Cabriolet 75 914 1.8 |
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12-18-2000, 08:02 AM
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My pump would hum as well, but push no water out. A new pump did the trick. $28.50 from Pelican, must be over marked on the web, or the price rose steeply last week!!!
Disconecting the line can tell you wich component is not working. Now I just need to get the headlight one to work... Jean-Paul |
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12-18-2000, 03:54 PM
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