Thank You for your video. I had the washer fluid pump go bad on my 2002 Grand Prix 40th Anniversary Edition, with 234,000 miles. As a result of your instructional video, I got an ear plug to put in place in the hole in the reservoir after removing the pump so that all the windshield washer fluid did not leak out. Also, if you don't want to plug the hole, you can get an oil drain pan and place it directly beneath the reservoir to catch the washer fluid. After it drains, a filter funnel can be used to catch any dirt so that you can put the washer fluid back in the reservoir. As others pointed out, I do not take my GP to a mechanic any longer as I found that 98% of the things that go wrong I can fix myself. This is an easy fix and anyone can replace this pump.
One of the best. Guys like you save us who don't know how. Are shown how to replace without the trouble with these expensive mechanics. Thanks again. 👍👍
Thank you so much for your help. It was waay easy as 1-2-3. Only took me 20 minutes to do, including clean up. I used a disposable kitchen tin pan for the fluid, a screwdriver, a ratchet, lamp, foam floor mat for the knees, and the new motor, which was cheap. THAT'S IT. Easy to do yourself and better than having a spray bottle in the car to spray my windsheild by hand like I was doing.
@@mrbreezeet1 Not yet. Currently, the weather here is interfering with my working on the car, which is sitting under about a foot and a half of snow in the driveway in sub-zero temps. There is another problem that has come up involving part of the circuit that runs the fuel pump, that is located in the same space in the fender under the battery as the washer pump. I am going to remove the battery, battery tray, and as much of anything else as I need in order to get to the wiring in that area. This should make it easier to see if anything is wrong with the wiring near the washer pump, of if I need to trace it further up the line.
@@mrbreezeet1 i bought this 2000 Grand Prix SE five years ago with a blown head gasket for $100. I fixed the head gasket leak with two bottles of Rislone liquid copper in rad water. Engibe seems to put air in the line so I have to dump half a cup of rad reservoir fluid back into rad every morning to avoid problem original owner caused/didn't analyze problem.
Wonder why my fender don't pull out that easy? I do have power to the plug, but I took the pump out and hit it a few times, trying to get it to run. Not enough slack in the wire to plug it back in. So I guess I need to get a new pump and try to fight the pump back in. Then fight the wire back on. Is there a way to get more slack in the wire?
@@Turbo231 yeah, everything is so tight though. Be easier if I pulled the wheel and pull the plastic panel clean out, but that's a hassle too, I don't have all my tools.
Absolutely perfect. Shows location. Shows how to troubleshoot, id the problem, remove bad part, and reinstall. Direct to the point without any of the drama that some other people add. Thanks for the help. Now I got to go fix mine. Great Video
@@Turbo231 they are phillips. Had a hard time getting the inner fender away from the fender also there is not very much slack in The wire I wonder if there is a way to provide more slack into the wire leading to the pump?
I used a volt meter. Put the positive lead on the positive wire and negative lead on the negative wire ( it’s ok to mix them up, it will just read backward) and have someone apply the washer pump. You should see 12 volts at the plug. If you don’t, something else is wrong.
Great video to help find the pump and also the level sensor! Anyone changing the sensor may want to remove a few more body bolts and take the grommet off the new sensor, insert it in the tank and then push the sensor into the grommet. Leaving the grommet on the new sensor cost me about an hour of frustration.
FYI story if this doesn't work for you the first time, and you have already verified there is power.........Just changed it after watching the video, and it didn't work the FIRST time, (no motor noise from the new replacement part)..When I had reconnected the electrical the wire/prongs got bent(they need to be straight).....as you all know when you do this job, you don't have alot of room. So took off the part, straightened the to prongs, reconnected it(more gently this time), and wallah...It works now(First time since I got the used car)...
thank god for you guys on youtube,i started with taking the battery out! subscribed.
You are welcome, glad you are working on your Grand Prix.
Thank you, sincerely.
Glad it could be of help.
Great video thanks
Thanks...a goodie but an oldie.
Thank You for your video. I had the washer fluid pump go bad on my 2002 Grand Prix 40th Anniversary Edition, with 234,000 miles. As a result of your instructional video, I got an ear plug to put in place in the hole in the reservoir after removing the pump so that all the windshield washer fluid did not leak out. Also, if you don't want to plug the hole, you can get an oil drain pan and place it directly beneath the reservoir to catch the washer fluid. After it drains, a filter funnel can be used to catch any dirt so that you can put the washer fluid back in the reservoir. As others pointed out, I do not take my GP to a mechanic any longer as I found that 98% of the things that go wrong I can fix myself. This is an easy fix and anyone can replace this pump.
Great video; how about putting it in the air and taking the wheel off to make it easier on yourself? Thanks for the help video.
How about just replacing the dc motor out of any toy?
I even rewind the 100 turn coils.
One of the best. Guys like you save us who don't know how. Are shown how to replace without the trouble with these expensive mechanics. Thanks again. 👍👍
Thank you so much for your help. It was waay easy as 1-2-3. Only took me 20 minutes to do, including clean up. I used a disposable kitchen tin pan for the fluid, a screwdriver, a ratchet, lamp, foam floor mat for the knees, and the new motor, which was cheap. THAT'S IT. Easy to do yourself and better than having a spray bottle in the car to spray my windsheild by hand like I was doing.
This helped with my 98 Regal. Got the pump changed out, but still no pumping. Is there a fuse or relay that actuates the pump? Wipers work.
You might need to trace it back, using the internet , to find out what is wrong. Could be the stock stock, or a fuse, or a wire.
Did you find the problem?
I don't think there is a separate fuse, think it's same fuse as wipers.
@@mrbreezeet1 Not yet. Currently, the weather here is interfering with my working on the car, which is sitting under about a foot and a half of snow in the driveway in sub-zero temps. There is another problem that has come up involving part of the circuit that runs the fuel pump, that is located in the same space in the fender under the battery as the washer pump. I am going to remove the battery, battery tray, and as much of anything else as I need in order to get to the wiring in that area. This should make it easier to see if anything is wrong with the wiring near the washer pump, of if I need to trace it further up the line.
@@rtabish ok, good luck with it when it warms up.
Let us know.
Thanks for the video. I spent $7 USD on a new one on Amazon. Free shipping too.
Do you have a link to the washer pump on Amazon?
Has the pump held up?
Dc Motor out of any toy for free, lol but your new motor has outlasted the car by now.
@@mrbreezeet1 puml yes
Car no
Lol
Head gasket candidate
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That sucks about the head gasket.
@@mrbreezeet1 i bought this 2000 Grand Prix SE five years ago with a blown head gasket for $100.
I fixed the head gasket leak with two bottles of Rislone liquid copper in rad water.
Engibe seems to put air in the line so I have to dump half a cup of rad reservoir fluid back into rad every morning to avoid problem original owner caused/didn't analyze problem.
Very well done how-to video! I had no idea it was going to be so easy. Thanks!
Thank you! ☺
Wonder why my fender don't pull out that easy?
I do have power to the plug, but I took the pump out and hit it a few times, trying to get it to run. Not enough slack in the wire to plug it back in.
So I guess I need to get a new pump and try to fight the pump back in.
Then fight the wire back on.
Is there a way to get more slack in the wire?
Follow it up, you might be able to remove a clip.
@@Turbo231 yeah, everything is so tight though.
Be easier if I pulled the wheel and pull the plastic panel clean out, but that's a hassle too,
I don't have all my tools.
Absolutely perfect. Shows location. Shows how to troubleshoot, id the problem, remove bad part, and reinstall. Direct to the point without any of the drama that some other people add. Thanks for the help. Now I got to go fix mine. Great Video
I don't have all my tools, need to prepare ahead of time.
What kind of screw heads hold the plastic panel in place?
I’ll have to look but I think either Phillips or just plastic rivits you reuse.
@@Turbo231 thank you
@@Turbo231 they are phillips.
Had a hard time getting the inner fender away from the fender also there is not very much slack in The wire I wonder if there is a way to provide more slack into the wire leading to the pump?
Hey I'm curious, how did you test the voltage, I'm not great with cars and I need to fix mine on a 2005 pontiac grand prix with winter coming up
I used a volt meter. Put the positive lead on the positive wire and negative lead on the negative wire ( it’s ok to mix them up, it will just read backward) and have someone apply the washer pump. You should see 12 volts at the plug. If you don’t, something else is wrong.
Thank you for the video. I have a 2002 grand prix and was just trying to figure out where the pump might be. Super easy and quick. Thank you!
Great video to help find the pump and also the level sensor! Anyone changing the sensor may want to remove a few more body bolts and take the grommet off the new sensor, insert it in the tank and then push the sensor into the grommet. Leaving the grommet on the new sensor cost me about an hour of frustration.
Thanks for the video. Mitchell labor guide says 1.5 hours, lol I bet thats what shops charge too. All data says .5 more reasonable.
FYI story if this doesn't work for you the first time, and you have already verified there is power.........Just changed it after watching the video, and it didn't work the FIRST time, (no motor noise from the new replacement part)..When I had reconnected the electrical the wire/prongs got bent(they need to be straight).....as you all know when you do this job, you don't have alot of room. So took off the part, straightened the to prongs, reconnected it(more gently this time), and wallah...It works now(First time since I got the used car)...
Nice job.
Thanks for posting this. Now I know what to look for and how to change it!
Thank you sir, you have saved me a lot of money.
Nice video, thanks for making it. Replacement pump cost $17 w/ tax at Autozone in the U.S.
Thanks for sharing I can not wait to see more of your videos so in depth great angles I've been subscribed to you since the beginning Keep them coming
Cool
Thanks a million!!! Nice job.
sweet man thanks :D will help on my 03
Hey how do you replace a power steering pump? Your one of the only few I trust in these videos
Thank you you just saved me $ cool
What is the part number?
Not sure, just hit the Napa Auto Parts website, not hard to find.
Just take apart the pump and repair or replace the simple 25 cent dc motor.
That rarely goes well. I’d say maybe a u-pick-it yard would be a good idea if looking to save a few bucks.
question i have 2001 grand prix and it likes to shut down every so often what could it be????
Thanx mechanic told me $214 to fix
That's crazy
wont be fun changing it in the winter though...