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Alexlindsay

My windscreen washer pump is not working (2002 Colorado diesel), doesn't make any noise whatsoever. Could this be because the water in it is frozen? Any help on where the fuse might be, how to drain the water reservoir, or any other fixes etc would be appreciated!

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Tractionman · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 14:40 Post subject:

Hi Alex, its quite possible it is frozen if the right ratio of windscreen washer fluid is not used.
I believe most modern stuff has a form of antifreeze in it.
As to the pump - it may not be working/making a noise because it is frozen and can't do it's job, although of course, that may well have blown the fuse anyway.
Sorry can't help with fuse position or draining, I have a 78 and 120 not a 90.
Hang in there though, someone will guide you

I can tell you though, that yesterday after 3/4 continuous days/nights of heavy frost and not being used, after I de iced/scraped the screen, and firing up, my washers did work, a little shaky at first, and that was with cheapo Aldi brand washer fluid in it.

DaveWall · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 15:06 Post subject:

Frozen.... usually un freeze OK - need to up the concentration of the washer fluid before any cold weather is forecast...

Alexlindsay · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:40 Post subject:

Frozen it was and all is well now. Thanks for all your help, will be better prepared before the next bad freeze!

Tractionman · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 18:14 Post subject:

👍 Thanks for feedback Alex, always good to know the cause/outcome of problems. 😀