Washer fluid not pumping?

1997 HONDA CIVIC
230,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FARR_2007
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Hello I have a couple questions, first question is what would cause my fluid not to pump, is there a fuse or could pump need replacing,

Second question is what do these codes mean and how do I fix it

Po700
Po740
P0325
Mar 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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STEVE W.
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The washer issue could be the pump, bad hose or bad control switch. Have someone hold the wash switch on while you listen at the washer fluid bottle to see if you hear the pump. Fuse wise, the same fuse powers the wipers and washer pump so if the wipers move it isn't the fuse. One other item, are you in a location that got really cold recently and possibly had washer fluid not rated for those temperatures? That could cause pump failure if the fluid was slush and you tried to use the washers. The pump isn't that bad to replace, it plugs into the washer bottle. You remove the fender liner on the left side and the reservoir is in front of the tire. From there you can test the pump and check the lines as well.

The site prefers that we answer one question at a time to make searching easier. So I'll ask you to create a new question for the P0740 and another for the P0325 codes. The below will allow you to determine how to format those questions.

The P0700 isn't really a code, it is a flag to tell a shop to scan the transmission systems to find the real code, as such you can ignore it as the P0740 is the real code and it relates to how the torque converter lock up system operates. Testing for it involves testing the fluid pressure in the transmission, then test driving the car after clearing the code, if the fluid pressure is within the specification and you clear the code and it returns, you replace the torque converter and the transmission as there is an internal failure. So you could try that before you ask the question related to that code
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The P0325 code is unrelated to the above issues as it is a knock sensor code so it would get a different question on how to test and or replace the knock sensor.
Mar 20, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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FARR_2007
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Can’t I just replace the torque converter lockup solenoids cUZE THAT IS WHAT THE CODE IS I BELIEVE
Mar 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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STEVE W.
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This is the OE test for the P0740. I would also test the resistance through the solenoid and see if it has a broken circuit. If it does, replace it and see if the code goes away and it actually locks up.
Mar 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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So if torque converter is licking up what do I do then
Mar 20, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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STEVE W.
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It might be locking up, but the solenoid might be partially shorted or it might have intermittent issues. That is why you put a scan tool on it and do the testing, to see what the PCM thinks is an issue that sets the code.
Mar 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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FARR_2007
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Would it hurt to drive it if it locks up it don’t affect shifting much
Mar 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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STEVE W.
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Hard to say. With most transmissions the lock-up gives you better mileage and the transmission runs cooler. That is why I would do the testing and find the problem, Say the solenoid is only letting the converter partially lock up, that would cause increased wear on the converter clutch and could wear it out.
Mar 20, 2026 at 2:40 PM