windshield washer has stopped working

2000 FORD EXPLORER
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WWASKO
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Other Category problem 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 117000 miles
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My windshield washer has stopped working .It stopped during a recent cold spell but won't work at all during any weather conditions. the tank is full of fluid. Could the line be clogged? How do I test it? Where is the washer pump located? Is it separate from the wiper motor?
Feb 3, 2008 at 10:43 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey WWASKO,

Can you hear the washer motor running when you hit the button? if so then the nozzles are clogged which is a common problem, take a small pin while the washer pump is working and then unplug them, if you can hear the pump motor running check fuse #12 7.5A (in fuse box left side of dash) then check washer relay (underhood) there is a relay for front, and one for rear washer. The pump is located bottom of reservoir.

Here is a guide that tell you what you are in for when replacing the washer motor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-windshield-washer-pump

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Dec 15, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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RMOORE09
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Hello, My windshield washer pump sometimes will work but not always. When I press the button the wipers will move but the fluid wont spray. Sometimes it will spray. What could be the problem?
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SATURNTECH9
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Do you have a multimeter to do some testing?
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RMOORE09
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Yeah, Im an Electronics Technician lol, Should I check the fuses?
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Sorry it took so long to respond but i havent been getting my email alerts to say i got response to questions i have answered.If it works sometimes its not the fuse.When its inop see what your missing power or ground.Lets start there.
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I STUMBLED ON A POST W/ NO ALERT---SENT MESSAGE TO MIKE

I DON'T ANSWER "IN VOLUME" AND MIGHT GO DAYS WITHOUT AN ALERT ANYWAY

ARE YOU GETTING THEM NOW saturntech9 ?

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CADIEMAN
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check the switch in the jug remove it and check the screen on it. it may need cleaning including the jug.if thats clean and the motors running.check for clogged nozzles
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my windshield washer motor went out, I replaced with new. Now my wipers quit working. What do I do now ?
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ASEMASTER6371
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you need to find out why..

start with checking the fuses with a test light to see if any are bad.

tap on the wiper motor to see if it starts. if it does, then the motor is bad.

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The washer solvent pump is not working. Before I go and take the bottle out, I'd like to check the fuse first, however, I do not know what fuse to look at. Any suggestions?
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It should be in the owner's manual. Let me know. Also, you should be able to see a burnt fuse in the box.
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2000 Ford Explorer V8 All Wheel Drive Automatic

I replaced the pump and still nothing. I do not even hear the pump running. What is my problem.
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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check for faulty fuse and / or front washer pump relay
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