Windshield washer motor not working
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So just like that - it's in the freezing temps in Chicago as of last week.
Last sunday I took a ride in the car, tried to wash the windshield and I heard the motor, but nothing sprayed. No problem - I hadn't put in the winter blend of fluid and I figured it was frozen. After about 15 mins of driving I tried again - things had thawed a bit under the hood I guess and it was working just fine.
The past couple of mornings it's been about 10 degrees - I topped off the fluid with stuff that wouldn't freeze - but I wasn't able to put too much in there since it wasn't near empty yet.
After driving a bit I tried it again and now I got nothing. The motor isn't even trying to pump. Ack!![Crying](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/Peace.gif)
I haven't had a chance to check the manual - but I'm hoping there is a fuse I can check....... anyone?
I'm due for an oil change anyway, not to mention the car has developed the infamous dash rattle - so worst case it'll just be one more thing to do (I'm at under 50k miles).
FWIW - this is my first winter with my ES. I hope the motor doesn't easily pop fuses if things are frozen, or I better stock up on them.
Last sunday I took a ride in the car, tried to wash the windshield and I heard the motor, but nothing sprayed. No problem - I hadn't put in the winter blend of fluid and I figured it was frozen. After about 15 mins of driving I tried again - things had thawed a bit under the hood I guess and it was working just fine.
The past couple of mornings it's been about 10 degrees - I topped off the fluid with stuff that wouldn't freeze - but I wasn't able to put too much in there since it wasn't near empty yet.
After driving a bit I tried it again and now I got nothing. The motor isn't even trying to pump. Ack!
![Crying](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/Peace.gif)
I haven't had a chance to check the manual - but I'm hoping there is a fuse I can check....... anyone?
I'm due for an oil change anyway, not to mention the car has developed the infamous dash rattle - so worst case it'll just be one more thing to do (I'm at under 50k miles).
FWIW - this is my first winter with my ES. I hope the motor doesn't easily pop fuses if things are frozen, or I better stock up on them.
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Last edited by MadMax96; 12-07-10 at 09:18 AM. Reason: typo
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Well in 10 degree temps in the dark (this LED lighting is for the birds) I was able to find and check the fuse - unfortunately it looks to be intact. Barely got a chance to look that hard using my flashlight.. so will look closer tomorrow.
If I saw things right, there appears to be no spare fuses - otherwise I would have swapped it out.
No spares - seriously?
If I saw things right, there appears to be no spare fuses - otherwise I would have swapped it out.
No spares - seriously?
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