Windshield washer doesn't work

tom_zhouxy · 10-10-2011, 05:59 PM

Hello everyone, all in sudden I found that the windshield washer of my Hyundai Sonata 2006 GL doesn't work. When I pulled back the control bar, the wippers were swapping but no water came out. I was pretty sure that the water tank was full, and I didn't hear any motor working sound when I did that. Is there any way I can replace it by myself? Or how much does it cost if I go to a Hyundai dealer? This is the very first time that my car had an issue. In the past years I never went to a repair shop except for oild change and other maintenance. Thanks.

sbr711 · 10-10-2011, 06:50 PM

Visit Hyundai dealer parts dept (Kia too) for the washer pump assembly..

Swap the pump yourself..flip lower panel out of way and have at it.

mytouring · 10-10-2011, 06:53 PM

Hi,
the pump it self shouldn't be more then $25, and you should change it your self, but first check the fuses or the water tubes for leak.

hope it helps.

tom_zhouxy · 10-10-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbr711

Visit Hyundai dealer parts dept (Kia too) for the washer pump assembly..

Swap the pump yourself..flip lower panel out of way and have at it.

Hi friend, what do you mean by "lower panel"? BTW do I have to get to under the car?? Thanks!

tom_zhouxy · 10-10-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytouring

Hi,
the pump it self shouldn't be more then $25, and you should change it your self, but first check the fuses or the water tubes for leak.

hope it helps.

Hello, I checked out user manual and think wippers and washer are sharing the same fuse, somehow the wippers do work. I also looked into water tube and there is a lot of water in there. That's why I though the pump is broken. Thanks!

mytouring · 10-10-2011, 07:40 PM

if there's liquid ..., maybe the tube has broken in a connector, make someone start the pump and check if it leaks somewhere.

sometimes it's the hood connector that get blocked with deposits.

karl-with-a-k · 11-23-2011, 10:00 PM

Repaired my windshield washer today. Take an analytical approach and don't waste money replacing parts until you determine they are faulty. My manual has a step by step electrical diagnostic procedure which is where I think problem usually is. They have you checking for power all the way back to the source. In my case, everything checked just fine but still no washer spray. Finally, I took the pump out of the reservoir and found that it was clogged with blue goo. I used compressed air to reverse flush the pump and then it worked perfectly. Keep an open to anything. Good luck to you.

tom_zhouxy · 11-23-2011, 10:30 PM

Hey Karl, thanks for your reply. It has been raining for quite a while in Seattle so I didn't get a chance looking into it yet. Can you tell me where those steps are in the manual? I didn't see anything about it.

Tim06sonata · 02-11-2012, 07:56 PM

Thanks everyone for all the input....since I could hear the pump running I disconnected the hose at the hood and blew in, it cleared the blockage and now it works. note..open the resivor cap to relieve pressure when you blow in.

Bimbo · 02-11-2012, 08:16 PM

The windshield washer pump is the NUMBER ONE part that has been going bad on early NF cars..... Mine is the same '06 2.4 car, but KNOCK ON WOOD it hasn't gone bad YET. But it should be under warranty, if any left.

10-10-2011, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
tom_zhouxy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Redmond, WA, USA Hyundai Sonata 2006 GL 2.4 Posts: 21	Windshield washer doesn't work Hello everyone, all in sudden I found that the windshield washer of my Hyundai Sonata 2006 GL doesn't work. When I pulled back the control bar, the wippers were swapping but no water came out. I was pretty sure that the water tank was full, and I didn't hear any motor working sound when I did that. Is there any way I can replace it by myself? Or how much does it cost if I go to a Hyundai dealer? This is the very first time that my car had an issue. In the past years I never went to a repair shop except for oild change and other maintenance. Thanks.

10-10-2011, 07:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
mytouring Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal - Qc. - Can Drives: impala conv. 1966 maxima SE 1997 altima GLE 1999 Elantra Touring 2010 Posts: 90	if there's liquid ..., maybe the tube has broken in a connector, make someone start the pump and check if it leaks somewhere. sometimes it's the hood connector that get blocked with deposits. Last edited by mytouring; 10-10-2011 at 07:45 PM.

02-11-2012, 07:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tim06sonata Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oceanside, Ca USA Sonata Posts: 1	Wind shield washer Thanks everyone for all the input....since I could hear the pump running I disconnected the hose at the hood and blew in, it cleared the blockage and now it works. note..open the resivor cap to relieve pressure when you blow in.

10-10-2011, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
sbr711 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hiding from those who might be looking for me 373,300+ mile (2-16-13)daily drive that holding 30+ to 33 mpg with summer blend fuel Posts: 6,624	Visit Hyundai dealer parts dept (Kia too) for the washer pump assembly.. Swap the pump yourself..flip lower panel out of way and have at it.

10-10-2011, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
mytouring Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal - Qc. - Can Drives: impala conv. 1966 maxima SE 1997 altima GLE 1999 Elantra Touring 2010 Posts: 90	Hi, the pump it self shouldn't be more then $25, and you should change it your self, but first check the fuses or the water tubes for leak. hope it helps.

11-23-2011, 10:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
karl-with-a-k Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carrollton Drives 2007 Santa Fe Posts: 1	Repaired my windshield washer today. Take an analytical approach and don't waste money replacing parts until you determine they are faulty. My manual has a step by step electrical diagnostic procedure which is where I think problem usually is. They have you checking for power all the way back to the source. In my case, everything checked just fine but still no washer spray. Finally, I took the pump out of the reservoir and found that it was clogged with blue goo. I used compressed air to reverse flush the pump and then it worked perfectly. Keep an open to anything. Good luck to you.

11-23-2011, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
tom_zhouxy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Redmond, WA, USA Hyundai Sonata 2006 GL 2.4 Posts: 21	Hey Karl, thanks for your reply. It has been raining for quite a while in Seattle so I didn't get a chance looking into it yet. Can you tell me where those steps are in the manual? I didn't see anything about it.

02-11-2012, 08:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bimbo Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago, IL 2006 Sonata 2.4L GLS Posts: 86	The windshield washer pump is the NUMBER ONE part that has been going bad on early NF cars..... Mine is the same '06 2.4 car, but KNOCK ON WOOD it hasn't gone bad YET. But it should be under warranty, if any left.

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