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2004 Chevrolet Impala Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Mechanic, Wiring.
Mileage: 186,000 miles.

Asked on February 21, 2011

Washer pump not working

My washer motor quit working during slusy road conditions.Replaced pump and still not working.The pump is good.Mechanic checked the electrical and there is power when tested at the connector but when the switch is pushed nothing works.Wiring and ground are good.Any suggestions as to what is causing this?
Avatar Asked by tazmancal

Answer

Replied on February 21, 2011

Doesn't make sense.

When switch is activated, you have battery voltage at the washer connector Red wire?

Either the pump is bad or the ground circuit is not secure. One other possibility is a broken wire ( internally) and when testing the wires were in contact.

Recheck the red wire for battery voltage while tugging at the connector gently. If battery voltage is available, use a remote ground wire for the motor ground and retest.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on February 21, 2011

Thanks to(KHLow2008)for the info.I just dropped the car off at the garage with the info and hope to know for sure tomorrow.Thanks again.

Tiny Response from tazmancal
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Replied on February 22, 2011

You're welcome.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on February 23, 2011

Problem was in BCM.Thanks

Tiny Response from tazmancal
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Replied on February 23, 2011

Thanks for the input. It would be helpful to others.

Glad to know you have fixed the problem.

Have a nice day.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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