Date:         Sat, 13 May 2017 16:05:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
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Update,

        fuse change on fuse 10 made no difference. 

Can someone give me a little direction as to the location of the windshield   pump?  not sure how I’m going to test current.  Anyone know of  a talking meeter?

Do these pumps go bad fairly often so I might just as well order a new one, or is it unlikely and I should continue to trace down the electrical issue. 

For me replacing a part is often easier then looking for current as that involves finding a support person. 

Suggestions are helping and appreciated.

Eric 


> On May 13, 2017, at 2:52 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi David and others,
> 
> I dropped the tank enough to realize it is holding a full amount of fluid.  so this must be a electrical issue.
> 
> either a bad pump or something electrical with the circuit  
> 
> I’m thinking to start with a check on the fuse. 
> 
> anyone want to look up on a 85 what fuse to check and describe it from left to right looking at the fuse box? 
> 
> tricky to do this blind but I’m up to the challenge. 
> 
> David to bad you don’t have a iPHone we could face time and I could show you what I’m doing and you could talk me through it!  Almost like what we did with the front breaks only that was in person and about 3:00 am in the morning!
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto 
> determined to spray again.
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 13, 2017, at 11:30 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Eric,
>> 
>> Yes, you should hear the motor.
>> 
>> If you overfill the tank it's normal for it to run out on the ground.  I suspect the tank is fine.
>> 
>> The tank is held up by three M6 hex screws.  The filling nozzle stays mounted to the van when you lower the tank.
>> 
>> The pump is pushed down into a circular cavity in the inboard side of the tank.  Washer hose is on a nipple at the bottom, two pin wire connector at the top.  I can't recall whether you can reach the wiring without lowering the tank.
>> 
>> Yrs,
>> d 
>> 
>> On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net <mailto:ecaron1@comcast.net>> wrote:
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> So far only problem found after a longer than usual winter rest is no windshield washer in the front.
>> 
>> I always try to keep the winter fluid in my van year long but tank was empty and when I pored more in it came out from somewhere.
>> 
>> so, once the rain stops and I  can pull the van out to work on it I’d love to start with any list suggestions on tips for tank removal and inspection or other likely problems such as hose connections.
>> 
>> I don’t hear a motor sound when pulling up on the wiper stock.  I do hear one when pushing down and the rear wiper sprays.
>> 
>> Should I hear a sprayer motor when the front is engaged?
>> 
>> So tips appreciated.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 85 GL Auto westfalia
>>