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Old 12-23-2012, 05:25 PM
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Winshield washers

2006 C230.
My winshield washer quit working. Checked the fuse legend. Says Electronic.
I'm guessing no fuse.
How would I check the washer pump for operation?

TIA Dave


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Old 12-23-2012, 07:00 PM
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A simple 12v test light will show power or lack of.
https://www.google.com/search?q=12v+test+light&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a

This DIY will show you how to test the actual pump.
Auto Repair & Mechanics : How to Troubleshoot a Windshield Washer Pump - YouTube


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Thanks dubbya but, I was looking for something a little more specific.
I'm into Ohms law and all that. I thought perhaps a solenoid might be the ticket. I found and looked at the fuse ledgend in the dashboard fuse compartment but, it doesn't decipher the solenoids. Just the fuses.
Getting to the washer pump on this little "chick benz" is tough. It lives under the headlight bucket. To remove that entails removing the bumper cover etc. I guess I was looking for the magic easy fix.
Thanks for the effort though. Just thought it might be the "Oh if that goes check the........
Thanks again, and Frohe Weihnachten.

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