wiper fluid not working

[prsmesa24]

this seems like a crazy problem. my front wiper fluid does not squirt but the rear works fine... i unplugged the hoses right at the front wiper blades and still no water... there are no visable leaks... i looked at fuses but i didnt see one that would effect it... are there fuses anywhere else besides the battery compartment ?

[karlh]

The fuse for the front washer motor is #84, located on the IPDM E/R near the battery. It's the 4th fuse down in the right hand column of fuses in the IPDM E/R, rated at 10 amps. I recommend you verify the motor is working by having someone activate the front washer while you stand near the right front bumper and listen. If the motor is operating, you have a blocked line. If not, you either have a blown fuse, bad motor, bad switch, or bad connection. You might also download the service manual for your model year from this site and look in the ww.pdf section for all the details on the operation and troubleshooting of the wipers and washers.

[92K1500]

I can hear my washer pump from inside the car, but you could have a pinched line, or if the pump got air in it you may need to pop the cap off the reservoir to get it going. I know when I changed the pump on my chevy it would run, but nothing would happen. It confused the hell out of me and for some reason I opened the lid on the tank and it started spraying perfectly.

Some things to think of.

[prsmesa24]

it seems the pump went out. checked all the fuses everything looks good. now i wonder if i can just switch the rear pump to the front and get around to completly removing my rear wiper like ive wanted to for awhile.. is that possible ??

[SmoothZ]

I haven't heard about it being done before, but you could be the first. Wouldn't hurt to try.

[prsmesa24]

i usually wash my car 2 times a week, i never use my wipers unless on long road trips.. now i need help on where are the pumps are located ?? and if i wanted to get them replaced how much would it cost ?? this mayb my time to shine and do a Wiki write up !! with some help lol.

[etraxx]

QUOTE (PRSMESA24 @ Feb 7 2010, 08:20 AM)

i usually wash my car 2 times a week, i never use my wipers unless on long road trips.. now i need help on where are the pumps are located ?? and if i wanted to get them replaced how much would it cost ?? this mayb my time to shine and do a Wiki write up !! with some help lol.

You can probably replace with one from JC Whitney ... I mean .. 12 volts is 12 volts ..

http://www.jcwhitney.com/REPLACEMENT_WINDS...0;0;2004483;0;0

edit: Actually ... if you look at the top of the page this is listed as a 350z replacement. If you look at the customer reviews .. it is used on different cars. Figure the pressure is what is important ...

[prsmesa24]

i guess for $25 bucks mines well just replace it... says it includes detailed instructions. c how it goes. i went twith the one with the guarantee fitment


http://www.jcwhitney.com/REPLACEMENT_WINDS...0;0;2019802;0;0

[etraxx]

QUOTE (PRSMESA24 @ Feb 7 2010, 10:49 AM)

thanks for pulling that up for me. i guess for $20 bucks mines well just replace it... says it includes detailed instructions. c how it goes.

Well. I doubt if it specifically talks about the 350Z .. you will still have to locate the stock pump .. but you gotta figure that a washer pump doesn't have to be designed 'in house' by an automobile manufacturer (safe harbor statement: yeah yeah .. I am sure that someone can point out where I am wrong at some point .. gimmie a break) but I imagine that something that pushes x-amount of water at x-amount of pressure .. if it falls within whatever requirements there are .. then becomes more of .. what is the quality of the part? Just saying. With all of the problems that we at 350Z owners have experienced with the window-mechanism .. I can say personally that if mine craps out on me again .. AND .. I could find a RELIABLE after-market replacement .. at a good price and warranty .. I would much rather go that direction then replacing with the junk that Nissan is using ...

[jinxxycat]

I totally agree Ed