Date: Mon, 15 May 2017 07:33:58 -0400
Reply-To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
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As you lower the tank, it might be wise to have something to set it on.
I'm not sure if the wires are long enough for it to go all the way to the
ground/floor.
Once the tank and pump are disconnected from the van's wiring you can try
the pump with a jumper directly from the battery.
Larry A.
On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 9:27 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi Mark and others,
> When I pull the wiper arm the wiper works normally just no sprayer pump.
>
> This is great info.
>
> I’m going to get a new pump and also arrange to have a more skilled friend
> stop buy. this way we can look at the switch contacts and check those if
> the pump doesn’t do the trick. As it is not an expensive item I’d like to
> have the possible parts available when a skilled friend shows up!
>
> silly question but can someone tell me where the pump is located once I
> drop the tank? A description of location could save me a lot of time
> feeling around!
>
> Best.
>
> eRic Caron
>
> > On May 13, 2017, at 10:28 PM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Eric,
> >
> > When you engage the front windshield washer switch by pulling it towards
> > you, do the wipers turn on? If the pump doesn't turn on and the wipers
> > don't turn on, it's likely the switch on the steering column. I cleaned
> > mine and it started worked perfectly, for a while. Apparently this is
> > somewhat of a regular maintenance item . . .
> >
> > It's been a while since I did it, but I thought I did it by pulling off
> the
> > horn cover and steering wheel and cleaning all the contacts on the horn
> > ring at the same time as I cleaned the contacts for the wiper switch.
> > Before I pulled off the steering wheel, I took a Sharpie and marked its
> > location on the splined part so that I could put it back exactly where it
> > was. Bonus: The horn sounded great after I did this, not anemic like it
> > usually was!
> >
> > Marc Perdue
> >
> > On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 9:53 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> >
> >> I agree about the switch. I did same as Larry and cleaned the corrosion
> on
> >> the contacts. I did this before my planned relay mod to the systems as I
> >> thought the pump wasn't getting full power. Cleaning the contacts
> removed
> >> the need for the relay .
> >>
> >> Alistair
> >>
> >>> On May 13, 2017, at 2:50 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Eric,
> >>> About a year ago I had a van with a similar problem. After a lot of
> >>> messing around, I finally found that the problem was the switch on the
> >>> steering column. I did not have to disassemble much of anything
> because
> >>> the switch was uncovered by removing the cover on the bottom of the
> >>> steering column and I just used very fine sandpaper to remove the
> >> corrosion
> >>> on the contacts.
> >>> I'm not sure if you would be able to feel where it is.
> >>>
> >>> Good luck,
> >>> Larry A.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Caron <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
> >>>>
> >>
>
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