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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 06:16 AM
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when i had my windows tinted, the wires that attach to each side of the rear window came un done. what is the best way to reattach and make operable again?

also my washer fluid doesntshoot out? im not even hearing any noise when i press the device to shoot the fluid. where should i begin
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by doghead08
when i had my windows tinted, the wires that attach to each side of the rear window came un done. what is the best way to reattach and make operable again?

also my washer fluid doesntshoot out? im not even hearing any noise when i press the device to shoot the fluid. where should i begin


Wires: Never had to fix one before, nor even taken close notice, but I think they're just soldered on. Others will chime in

Washers: Is the pump plugged in? It's at the bottom of the reservoir


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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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i went ahead and checked the wiring. it is definately plugged in and tracked the wires. they head right underneath the fuse box under the hood.

maybe a bad relay? do you know where thats located

theres a pretty good chance itsprob a bad pump
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by doghead08
i went ahead and checked the wiring. it is definately plugged in and tracked the wires. they head right underneath the fuse box under the hood.

maybe a bad relay? do you know where thats located

theres a pretty good chance itsprob a bad pump
So jump the pump and see if it runs. If it does, go to the back of the wiper switch and see if the circuit closes when you pull it towards the spray position.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by doghead08
i went ahead and checked the wiring. it is definately plugged in and tracked the wires. they head right underneath the fuse box under the hood.

maybe a bad relay? do you know where thats located

theres a pretty good chance itsprob a bad pump

No relay.

The light green wire to the pump should have 12v from fuse #11 with the key "on". The light green/black wire should show "ground" when the washer button is pushed.

If that checks out OK then, yes, you have a dead pump

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