Windshield washers not working...
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 547
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From: Sedona, AZ
Windshield Washer stuff
(Ref. '99 Cabrio)
The windshield/head light washer system is pretty straightforward. Pull LF wheel and remove fender liner and you're 90% there. Removing the tank is a DIY task and will facilitate checking things out. Two separate pumps and a plug-in fluid level gauge mean several places for electrical connection issues, leaking gaskets, and cracked hoses. But, fortunately, there's no rocket science here to figure out.
Two hours tops, even if you're a newbie.
relinuca
The windshield/head light washer system is pretty straightforward. Pull LF wheel and remove fender liner and you're 90% there. Removing the tank is a DIY task and will facilitate checking things out. Two separate pumps and a plug-in fluid level gauge mean several places for electrical connection issues, leaking gaskets, and cracked hoses. But, fortunately, there's no rocket science here to figure out.
Two hours tops, even if you're a newbie.
relinuca
7th Gear
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 7
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From: Melville, NY
Hear ww motor, no water at windshield or lights.
Reopening this thread in hopes someone has words of wisdom. I just acquired this 04 996 cab with 18k miles. When I try to run the windshield washer I hear a noise(assume ww pump) but get no fluid anywhere. Tank is full. I checked to see if fluid was escaping elsewhere but see nothing anywhere. Tubing behind battery seems to be intact. Before I go removing the wheel, would I not get fluid on the ground if the tubing came loose?
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Sedona, AZ
The fluid reservoir has two pumps...one for headlights and one for windshield. The reservoir with pumps is removable. But to do so,you must remove the left front wheel and tire and then the fender's inner liner...awkward but very "doable" for an amateur. I suspect that the windshield pump has a fault of some kind. Be sure you block the rear wheels and place a large block or jack under the front suspension for safety reasons.
relinuca
relinuca
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 44
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From: Bossier City, LA
This part was my problem with this issue. It’s called a T-shaped check valve and it’s $13 on Pelican. My Porsche mechanic buddy says they break all the time. https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin...command=review
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Yes... the fluid reservoir is full. My headlight washers work fine. If I activate the windshield washers, the wipers come on, I no longer get any fluid sprayed on the windshield. Every now and then, it will spray for a second or two, then stop. I'm wondering if the pump motor is bad - I'll have to investigate further.
Does anybody else have experience with an issue like this Apartments for rent in Lebanon? How hard is it to change the pump motor?
Thanks.
Does anybody else have experience with an issue like this Apartments for rent in Lebanon? How hard is it to change the pump motor?
Thanks.
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This part was my problem with this issue. It’s called a T-shaped check valve and it’s $13 on Pelican. My Porsche mechanic buddy says they break all the time. https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin...command=review
