Replacement washer fluid pump "How To"

[Zs-ondabrain]

On a good note, you CAN use brake parts cleaner on the washer reservoir. Just stay clear of the OEM Sticker, it will wipe it clean. I just used the Brake parts cleaner on mine and it it much cleaner, not totally whiter, but cleaner.

Dave

[Earthcruiser]

Took 15 minutes to replace w/ the Trico 11-601 Pump. Direct replacement! $29 @ Checker auto parts. Thanks for the info.

[ajmcforester]

Hey thanks for the tip it worked out great I went to Auto Zone with that number, well they don't sell Trico, but they typed the number in and found the match from TAAP CORP (their part number 5-642), USA made for $14 and change. The only difference I can see the the wires which is easy to fix and the numbers stamped in the side are different. Here are some pictures also the old pump is always on the left.

[ajmcforester]

I also found this pump that matches with the correct connectors on the wires, but can't find a US distributor to get it.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/255185994/Washer_Pump_Washer_Motor_Windshield_Washer.html

[FastWoman]

Tomo, Versing,

I had the same issue (no rubber piece) and replaced mine with the same autozone unit Zs used. My repair wasn't as elegant or as good, but it worked OK. I just wrapped the pump with electrical tape to almost the ID of the clip area on the tank, and wrapped some rims on either side. Then I finished off with a couple of wraps around the whole thing. It's a bit wobbly when clipped into place, but it stays.

Wish I had the rubber thingie.

[ajmcforester]

OK I made the mod the longest part was waiting for the iron to heat up. I pried the tabs up, melted the solder. On the old pump and the new one. Then I bent the tabs back with the old wires on the new pump and welded it together. Once the soldering iron was warm it took about 3 minutes to do. :classic:

I wish I read this before I bought the other unit with another bad pump:mad: Well if any one would like to copy me and needs the old parts I guess I have them forsomeone

[Zealous]

Any tips on how to get the rubber boot off the washer bottle without braking the washer bottle? I am having a tough time pulling it off and worried Ill brake the washer bottle.

[Zealous]

Never mind, BFS got it out

[kacrow76]

Ok washer pump trouble. got the new pump fixed the wires. now the pump pops the fuse as soon as i push the button. cant seam to find the reason why.

[Zed Head]

Isolate problem to smaller area > unplug pump, press button.

: if fuse blows then problem is not on the pump side of the plug

: if fuse does not blow then problem is on pump side of plug.

[kacrow76]

Ok so it could be just the new pump is bad. it starts to spit out a little fluid then pops .thanks

[ajmcforester]

By chance did you when installing the wires make a connection to the body of the pump? If you are making conection to the metal body of the pump it would sort out. Also make sure the wires are connected properly the pump would put extra strain if it was pumping backwards poping the fuse.