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Apr 9, 2004 | 04:12 PM

TWolf

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From: Lolo Montana

1998 ExplorerWindow washer

I have a 98 Explorer and the window washer quit working. I have replaced the washer motor and it still does not work. Since we bought the 98 used it did not come with a owners manual. Any help on fuse location or any other fix would be a big help. Or my wife will start to drive my 96 F-350 crew cab. Thank you

Apr 10, 2004 | 08:46 AM

nhfire 77

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the fuse box is on the left side of the dash. When you open the drivers door you will see a panel that just pulls away. You didnt specify yout engine/trim level-I dont know if the specific fuse location # would differ. Also in the engine compartment there is a fuse box on the drivers side located close to the firewall. Im at work i can look in my manual later let me know the trim level and engine

Apr 10, 2004 | 11:08 PM

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Thank you nhfire77. This is the first time that I have ever been on a site like this. It's very good. I hope that I am also replying correctly. The engine is a 4.0 SOHC and its trim is XLT. I have found both of the fuse locations but there is no labeling inside the covers to say what fuse is what. I have checked around our town for a used guide and could not find one but I will keep looking.
Again, thank you.

Apr 11, 2004 | 09:39 AM

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Checked my manual for '97 EB. Shows fuse number 12 (10 amp) controls front washer as well as rear wiper and washer. If they're not numbered on your box, #12 is third row down, last fuse on right in fuse panel. If rear still works, Haynes manual shows power from fusebox goes into "auxiliary relay box #2" containing the front washer pump relay then to the pump motor. I don't know where this relay box is at, though.
Good luck.

Apr 13, 2004 | 11:31 AM

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Thanks Fr8hauler. It's a great starting point. Rear wiper still work's so it must be the relay. I'm thinking that the box #2 is under the hood. I'll try a meter on them if I can.

Apr 13, 2004 | 12:53 PM

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I had the same problem with my 99 when the washer bottle froze. It was a 7 amp fuse that I replaced but I don't remember the location off the top of my head.... when mine blew, I still had the rear wiper, just no washer. Check that one out and let us know what you find.