[V8] Windshield washer and more

Kneale Brownson knotnook at traverse.com
Sun Sep 2 21:07:21 EDT 2001


Isn't the "button" the "intensive" wash with a special cleaner fluid in a 
little reservoir next to the main reservoir?  Don't you need to pull the 
wiper activator arm toward the wheel to get the main fluid reservoir pump 
to work?


At 03:42 PM 09/02/2001 -0700, bob at twistedpencil.com wrote:

>I'm getting ready for my drive to Laguna for the ALMS race and thought now 
>would be a good time to fix/repair my windshied washer system which has 
>not been running since I bought the car in December.
>
>The pump motor definately works when the button is pressed and all the 
>supply lines seems OK + there is plenty of fluid in the tank.
>
>While "putzing" around in the engine compartment I also discovered two 
>dis-connected plugs. Hmmmmm. I pluged one in and the "little" wiper blades 
>on the headlight started working, and the main wiper blades came on.(Key 
>was in the on position).
>
>Ditto when I pluggled the other side in.  Was curious as to why those 
>little "buggers" never worked.  Must be a short and this "problem" more 
>than likely isn't connedcted to the washer not working.
>
>Any "collective" thoughts??
>
>Bob(Seattle)
>91 v8Q 5 speed
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