Hi guys and gals. I am looking at purchasing a 95 GXE next week, and the seller has disclosed to me that the "motor for the wiper fluid is not working".

Is there a common issue with windshield wiper pumps going out in these things? I checked on Rockauto and the part is only like 20 bucks...

I plan on getting the vehicle fully inspected of course before I purchase it, but the autocheck I ran checks out, and the pics are all legit and looks good.

Basically I'm just wondering if the pump going out could be indiciative of something else, like a grounding issue or something.

 

The pump is probably rusted and doesn't work.

 

The pump is a pretty simple fix. Don't let that stop you from buying the car, if it checks out okay.

 

Sounds like a simple fix but I would make sure to check for other stuff like rusting on radiator support and rear engine mount.

 

I hope everything else on the car is fine if your just worried about a misely old washer motor

 

Haha thx y'all. The car checks out fine so far in all the pics...its a 95 so not like the outside is gonna be mint, but decent. I plan on getting it inspected tomorrow and then it'll be mine if all goes well.

My wife's outback had a washer pump fail so I know its a simple thing to fix... hell...part for 20 bucks new is pretty nice deal...

 

Funny, last week my pump fails to work on my 98 max. I hear it turning but little fluid comes out (doesn't even make it to the windshield). I was looking for a write-up in the stickies, nothing yet.

 

Is one really necessary for this??