Windshield Washer

donaldp · 01-15-2019, 11:10 PM

Let me first say that I next to never use the windshield washer on any cars. I also don't think I've ever used it on my ZL1 in the two years I've owned it. That being said.... It has rained this week in San Diego and with the wipers off, I kept pulling the stalk towards me and got two complete swipes from the windshield wipers. I thought, that's different that you can swipe twice with one pull. Later, after viewing the writing on the stalk, I realized that I should press the lever downward to get one swipe which then made me realize that I was attempting to spray the windshield all the times before by pulling it towards me. There is no sound, no fluid comes out so I'm assuming my pump that i've never used is not functioning.

Where is the Windshield Washer Pump located? Has anyone had this issue?
I will replace it myself and pay for the part rather than even take my car to a shop for repairs even though this may be under warranty.

JCunningham · 01-16-2019, 12:32 AM

are you holding it towards you. you have to hold it for the washer to come on. do it to quick and only the wipers will work. sure it has fluid in it. the pump should be on the bottom of the reservoir. i wanted to look it up but the parts diagrams are down right now.

donaldp · 01-16-2019, 01:04 AM

Initially no. After I realized that pulling the lever towards me was the window washer, I did hold it with no results other than the wipers wiping. No way to tell if there is fluid in the reservoir as it is housed rear front right fender behind the wheel.

If the pump is with the reservoir as you say, I will need to remove the front right wheel and the inner fender to get to it.
Thanks.

JCunningham · 01-16-2019, 01:24 AM

put water in it and see if it works. though ya you should be able to hear the pump

JCunningham · 01-16-2019, 01:27 AM

https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/v-201...her-components

donaldp · 01-16-2019, 09:21 AM

Thank you JCunningham

KirkH · 01-16-2019, 12:21 PM

There is a thread on this problem in the Problems forum.

Edit: this thread got moved so you will probably see it now.

donaldp · 01-26-2019, 06:25 PM

Just replaced my windshield washer pump myself. VERY simple.

1. Turn wheels to the right
2. Remove one tab in lower rear front right wheel well and pull fender liner outward
3. Unclip pump from outside of fluid reservoir bottle by lifting up and out; plug water hole
4. With small flat screwdriver, unclip electrical connection
5. Pull off outbound fluid line
6. Reinstall new pump
7. Connect electrical connector
8. Connect outbound fluid line
9. Tuck fender liner back in and reinstall one tab

Ten minutes total.

Even though my car is under warranty, I purchased the pump myself to avoid ever leaving my car in anyone else's possession at the dealer. Well worth the $40 for the part and no door dings, scratches, or dents.

01-15-2019, 11:10 PM	#1
donaldp Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 321	Windshield Washer Let me first say that I next to never use the windshield washer on any cars. I also don't think I've ever used it on my ZL1 in the two years I've owned it. That being said.... It has rained this week in San Diego and with the wipers off, I kept pulling the stalk towards me and got two complete swipes from the windshield wipers. I thought, that's different that you can swipe twice with one pull. Later, after viewing the writing on the stalk, I realized that I should press the lever downward to get one swipe which then made me realize that I was attempting to spray the windshield all the times before by pulling it towards me. There is no sound, no fluid comes out so I'm assuming my pump that i've never used is not functioning. Where is the Windshield Washer Pump located? Has anyone had this issue? I will replace it myself and pay for the part rather than even take my car to a shop for repairs even though this may be under warranty.

01-16-2019, 12:32 AM	#2
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	are you holding it towards you. you have to hold it for the washer to come on. do it to quick and only the wipers will work. sure it has fluid in it. the pump should be on the bottom of the reservoir. i wanted to look it up but the parts diagrams are down right now. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-16-2019, 01:24 AM	#4
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	put water in it and see if it works. though ya you should be able to hear the pump __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-16-2019, 01:27 AM	#5
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	https://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/v-201...her-components __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-16-2019, 12:21 PM	#7
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	There is a thread on this problem in the Problems forum. Edit: this thread got moved so you will probably see it now. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

01-16-2019, 01:04 AM	#3
donaldp Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 321	Initially no. After I realized that pulling the lever towards me was the window washer, I did hold it with no results other than the wipers wiping. No way to tell if there is fluid in the reservoir as it is housed rear front right fender behind the wheel. If the pump is with the reservoir as you say, I will need to remove the front right wheel and the inner fender to get to it. Thanks.

01-16-2019, 09:21 AM	#6
donaldp Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 321	Thank you JCunningham

01-26-2019, 06:25 PM	#8
donaldp Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 321	Just replaced my windshield washer pump myself. VERY simple. 1. Turn wheels to the right 2. Remove one tab in lower rear front right wheel well and pull fender liner outward 3. Unclip pump from outside of fluid reservoir bottle by lifting up and out; plug water hole 4. With small flat screwdriver, unclip electrical connection 5. Pull off outbound fluid line 6. Reinstall new pump 7. Connect electrical connector 8. Connect outbound fluid line 9. Tuck fender liner back in and reinstall one tab Ten minutes total. Even though my car is under warranty, I purchased the pump myself to avoid ever leaving my car in anyone else's possession at the dealer. Well worth the $40 for the part and no door dings, scratches, or dents.

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