98 Explorer Sport not spraying washer fluid

[jharber15]

My 1998 explorer sport all of the sudden stopped spraying washer fluid. I tried having someone else press the handle in, but I did not hear anything "trying" to work.

By the way, the fluid is full. I have no idea if this is broken, needs cleaned or what. I'm not exactly experienced in working with cars, but do try to learn what i can. It is the front and back wipers. The wipers go, but no fluid :-(


Thanks for the help guys!

[amac209]

check to 12v at the pump wires. if it's there you need a new pump. if not check the fuses, wires, and switch.

[jharber15]

I will have to see. I'll check ASAP. What do you mean "check to 12v at the pump wires?" Thanks,

Jason

[amac209]

when the washer button is pressed there should be 12v across the wires at the pump. come on you must have some knowledge about electricity! there should be 2 wires 1 ground, 1 power. you could also use a test light. ground the clip in the negative battery terminal, probe the power wire and get someone to push the button. it should light up when pressed.

[jharber15]

Honestly, I'm not a moron or anything. I just have limited knowledge of cars. You name, I can do it.....that's why I'm trying to pick up some knowledge on this. Well, I'll give it a look and then we will see! Wish me luck!

[cdash]

I just had the same problem. It was a bad fuse. Not one of the spare fuses included inside the fuse box cover either. It's a 7.5v. I stopped into the local auto parts store and picked up a box for a few bucks and fixed it right in the parking lot. Reference the owners manual for the exact fuse number and location.