Just wondering if there are other issues to consider before replacing the pump?

Fuse or relay.

 

I have a spare OEM pump laying around which I can replace... I'll do that sometime today hopefully

Just find it really weird it would fail out of nowhere when it was working perfectly fine last week. Is there a specific issue that causes them to fail ?

Do you know where/which fuses or relays to look for if that doesn't end up working ?

 

Yes they do fail like that...

I recommend rebuilding your current pump (theses a huge writeup with lots of picks somewhere on the site)..

I've bought a couple aftermarket pumps that simply don't have the power/pressure like the OEM pump, resulting of washer fluid spraying out in the passenger side and just dribbling out on the further drivers side.

 

edit: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=891184

 

Lol damn that's an a lot of work, but I respect the fact he found the actual source of the problem and fixed it

 

Rebuild the windshield washer pump?

To each his own, but mine wasn't working when I bought the car and I didn't hesitate to replace the pump with a good quality pump and grommet from FCPeuro. Super easy swap and I think less than $20. And if it ever fails again, free replacement from fcp.


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I bought one from ebay for 7$. Still works

 

Yes, the pump can go from good to bad in a heartbeat. You can get a replacement from pretty much any auto parts store.

It's always good to make a voltage check first, but the pump is a failure item.

 

yes they can just go out.
which i find rather disheartening since if you think about how often it's used isn't much life in that pump.

like others said check the fuse first but just buy a new one online. they are really inexpensive and easy to replace on the non-Ms.

 

Just a suggestion but you could also try cleaning the tank and filter for the washer pump. Mine had a thick sludge in the filter preventing any flow to the sprayers.

 

Just get this

https://amzn.com/B0066TLNT6

and

https://amzn.com/B001G6MOG0

There may be another part for sealing as well. Look on RealOEM. Anyway, yes the pumps go out without warning. Mine did. I've had this URO one for a year. It's fine and takes 10 minutes to replace.

 

+1 on both of those parts! I ordered them through Amazon too. Prime is so great.

Most likely though, the grommet can just be cleaned unless it's really bad. That way you don't have to pay $7 for a piece of plastic and rubber.

With that new URO pump, you'll shoot water over the windshield and onto the roof! :rofl:

 

Alrighty then, it was the pump.. dropped in the replacement and all is well

Thats true, these pumps must suck to die our instantly like that

Thanks for the help guys!

 

My washer pump is not working..no power getting to the pump. I pulled the pump from the tank and connected it to a 2 amp battery charger...and the pump spun.
I checked the fuse box in the glove box..three fuse associated with the windshield washer system...all three are fine. Does anyone know whar else I should be checking? Thanks.

 

i'd check the wiring.
first, although the pump worked from an outside source, check to see if the pump's wire/connector is getting power when it's triggered.

you could have a broken wire leading to the pump, or something in the stalk that triggers it is causing the issue.
*that's if as you say the fuses are all ok.

 

Same thing happened to me like 4 weeks ago my washer pump cracked

 

Junkyard! Easy removal. Cheap.


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Junkyard! Easy removal. Cheap.

as inexpensive as they are aftermarket with warranty i wouldn't bother with a rotting/rusting junkyard one.

 

Stupid to buy a used $7 part.
Making a DC motor is not rocket science.