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Windshield Washer Pump S40-V40 2010

posted by  Robert S. on  Mon Jan 21 09:56 CST 2019
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Daughter (distant location) reports that windshield washer, used almost daily, is no longer working. Reservoir is full, so I asked her to listen for the pump motor whirling sound when washer switch is activated. No whirl, no fluid through the nozzles. Next step: she'll check the mini-fuse located in the fuse box under the glove compartment. But, I suspect with such frequent use, the washer pump motor has died.

I'll order a new washer pump and replace it when I visit in two weeks. I'm not very familiar with the S40 configuration, other than knowing that the washer reservoir is located at the left front of the engine compartment and it looks like a tight fit when accessing anything.

Any experience out there with removing/replacing the S40 windshield washer pump?








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    Windshield Washer Pump S40-V40 2010

    posted by  rehsper on  Mon Jan 21 11:56 CST 2019
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    I'll second KlausC's suggestion of checking the T's on the underside of the hood. I initially thought my S40s pump had gone south until I opened the hood and found that it was working fine but spraying the fluid all over the engine.

    In my case I was able to find a workable replacement T at my local hardware store.








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    Windshield Washer Pump S40-V40 2010

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jan 21 10:45 CST 2019
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    Have your daughter raise the hood and check for a leaking T connector. NAPA carries replacement connectors:Part Number: 9884
    Line: NBH
    Description: TEE CONNECTOR
    Price: $6.26

    Much easier to fix than a pump replacement.
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    Keeping it running is better than buying new








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      Windshield Washer Pump S40-V40 2010

      posted by  Robert S. on  Mon Jan 21 11:29 CST 2019
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      I will do that! If that's the fix, she should also hear the pump still operating and likely fluid collecting on the ground. She can get a friend to help activate the washer switch while she is looking!







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