Windshield Washer Pump - Blowing Fuses

[Mark R]

Dan,
With the scenario, the most likely culprit (especially considering a
cold ski trip with a fairly new car) is cracked (due to water concentration)
pump (internal failure).  Can easily test by removing the connector
and jumpering (fused).  That will isolate the pump, which you should plan on
replacing.

Mark Rosenkrantz

On Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 1:19 PM, Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Any thoughts on why my WW washer pump is blowing fuses? We had some icy
> snow here Friday and when my son took the
> car to go snowboarding on Saturday, he called to say that the washers
> weren't working. The washers are under the lip of the hood
> and very difficult to get to to clear the holes with a pin, however the
> area under the lip was cleared of snow and ice. I pulled the
> fuse this am and it was shot. Purchased new ones from my FLAPS and it
> proceeded to blow them. You can give it a quick
> squirt safely, but if you hold it for say 5 or 6 seconds, the fuse blows
> and the pump stops.
>
> Happy Holidays to all!
>
>  Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
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