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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 07:22 AM
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98 Explorer Washer Pump Problems

I have a 1998 Explorer and I am having Washer pump problems. I have rewired the electrical connection to the washer pump (was slightly broken) and checked all of my fuses(both fuse boxes) I just had the pump replaced last December(from a ford dealer) I am lost as to go from here.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 07:25 AM
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Not sure if it is needed to troubleshoot but I have a 5.0L V8 XLT All wheel drive
 
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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Is there power to the pump when applying the switch? It may be the multifunction switch.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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If the pump itself does indeed work....it may be the push-button mechanism on the turn signal. I have heard that the little spring switch inside simply gets compacted after a few years and it will no longer make a connection. If true...the tip is supposed to pop off where you then can bend the connectors and/or spring back out a little..reinstall..and should work again.

But...this is just what I vaguely remember someone mentioning.....you may want to serach this forum for the topic to confirrm.

HTH
 
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