Washer motor not working

Tiny
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I cover daylight sensor lights work at start but radio light dims.
All new bulbs in front end of car, cleaned grounds, blinkers started acting up first then passenger high beam went. So I cleaned grounds and replaced front bulbs, cannot afford bulbs for back yet. Push the washer button nothing happens, turn wipers on push button when wipers stop they go again. Any advice will be greatly welcomed.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 AT 10:13 AM

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Tiny
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It looks like you have two different problems. we will handle the wiper issue on this post please start a new post of the blinker issue.

Lets start by checking for power at the wiper fuse. here is a guide and the wiper wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, March 4th, 2019 AT 11:00 AM
Tiny
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Fuses new, power to fuse good. If washer motor is bad could that cause problems? If so can I unhook it or is it used to complete another circuit?
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Monday, March 4th, 2019 AT 4:52 PM
Tiny
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Yes, you can disconnect the motor and use this guide to check for power and ground of the circuit.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Please run down this guide and report back after you checked the power and grounds.
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 AT 9:57 AM
Tiny
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Are there other circuits besides the headlights operating through daylight sensor?
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Friday, March 8th, 2019 AT 9:16 AM
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Are we working on the windshield washer still or?
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Saturday, March 9th, 2019 AT 12:46 PM
Tiny
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No I am trying to figure out daylight sensor. Does the daylight sensor control anything besides the headlights? And is it okay to cover it with tape?
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Saturday, March 9th, 2019 AT 2:09 PM
Tiny
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What happens with the washer motor?

Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, March 11th, 2019 AT 9:44 AM
Tiny
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Washer pump no good, if I leave it unplugged will that stop anything else from working?
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Monday, March 11th, 2019 AT 6:01 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your knowledge and the t-shirt Ken.
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Monday, March 11th, 2019 AT 6:04 PM
Tiny
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You can leave it unplugged no problems. You are welcome for the shirt. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 AT 10:20 AM
Tiny
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Thanks again, ill post yall on facebook
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 AT 12:27 PM

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