1998 Buick Century windshield washer pump

1998 BUICK CENTURY
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CJOKO
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1998 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My windshield washer pump stopped working. I installed a new one and still no help. I've put a voltmeter to the connector and when I activate the washer from the switch, I get 12V at the connector. I also applied 12V directly to the pump and that works but when I plug the connector to the pump there is nothing.
Nov 8, 2010 at 3:52 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Chck the ground at connector
Nov 8, 2010 at 3:59 PM
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JDL
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Do you think the washer lines might be clogged? If problem is electrical, maybe connector is faulty? In the diagram, red wire is voltage, black is ground,


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Nov 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM
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I have the same problem as cjoko. I also jumped the pump and it works fine. I followed the wires as far as I could see them from the pump. I was wondering where they lead after they combine with the main wire harness or is there a seperate fuse for the washer pump and the wiper motor?
Jan 16, 2011 at 12:11 AM
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JDL
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You have a 98 buick century? It would be best to make a new post.
Jan 16, 2011 at 4:16 PM
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