Windshield Washer Pump Replacement

[Phugoid]

Hi, I just found this site today and it's exactly what I was looking for. I just purchased a 97 Outback Limited and the windshield washer pump does not work. This is the front pump, not the rear. I'm planning to replace it this weekend and I was hoping to do it with a Subaru OEM part. The dealer quoted me $90 for this part. Am I being taken for a ride here?

 

NAPA says they have a "one size fits all makes" version for $20. Does anyone know if this part will fit in the stock location?

 

I searched the site pretty thoroughly for tips on how to troubleshoot and the replacement and I found some great info. The only question here is the part and maybe where to get it.

 

Thanks!

Reid

[frag]

You can buy one (OEM) at 1stSubaruParts for 50$

https://www.1stsubaruparts.com/partscat.html.

Dont know about the universal one.

Are you sure it's the pump and not the connector? Is there voltage getting to it?

[Phugoid]

I'm not sure yet about the connector. Over the weekend, I'll get in there with a DMM and start checking things out.

 

 

Thanks for the link.

 

Reid

[gbhrps]

Phugoid,

 

Frag is most likely right! I'd check out the corrosion on the electrical connectors at the pump. They are the most frequent culprits.

[lmdew]

Take some jumpers right from the battery. That will power the pump and if it still doesn't work, you know its the power. If you want a used subaru pump, there is a 98 in the yard. I can pull it for you. $20 shipped.