Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 23:55:06 GMT From: "Jim M" <nospamnopsamam.net> Subject: Re: Washer barely spraying
My 1995 900S has had it's share of washer troubles. From the symptoms you describe, it sounds like the washer pump if weak. Mine did the same thing a few years back, One washer pump is used for both the front and rear washers. By applying voltage one way, the pump spins in a direction to send fluid to the front windshield and headlights. By reversing the polarity to the pump, this same pump spins the other way and pumps fluid to the read window. It is a GM part, and cost me about $50 at my Saab dealer for the pump. I replaced it myself in about 30 minutes. It's located at the base of the resevoir, and is accessible by partially removing the plastic inner-fender splash shield, if you wish to try it yourself. Another problem area with the washer system in this car are the in-line check valves. These "L" and "T" shaped fittings are plumbed-in throughout the system and tend to fail frequently. The symptoms of these failing is usually poor flow from one nozzle, or weeping from the headlight washer jets when the resevoir is near full. Hope this helps, Jim M "James Woodside" <jwoodsidenopsamrestige.net> wrote in message news:3DF268F0.9DA9F96Dnopsamrestige.net... > Hello, > > I have a 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo, and just recently my windshield washer > started barely spraying water on the windshield, both front and back, > and in addition, the headlights too. I have fluid -- I checked that > first thing and added some just to make sure. So when I pull the washer > lever, I hear the motor running and then nothing and then finally some > water starts trickling out. Any suggestions? Anything I can check or > should I just take it to the shop? > > Thanks, > Jim >
