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Windscreen Washer Pump

The washer pump sprays washer fluid onto the windscreen, rear window or headlights.

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What is Windscreen Washer Pump?

It is mounted on the washer fluid reservoir. Some pumps feed front and rear washers depending on the direction of rotation. Heated nozzles prevent freezing in some cars. If the pump runs but no fluid comes out, check the reservoir level, the hoses and the nozzles in that order. Nozzles can be cleared carefully with a fine needle.

How it works

The electric pump pushes fluid through hoses to the nozzles.

Why it matters for your car

Use washer fluid with antifreeze in winter. A humming pump without spray often means a blocked or frozen line.

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