How to Replace Windshield Washer Pump on 2011 Saab 9-3

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	Post subject: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:35 pm
Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:27 pm Posts: 4 Car Models: Saab 93	Saab 93 Model 2007 Sport. Hi My windscreen washer pump has stopped working. Thought at first it had just run out of water as it seemed that the pressure just dropped whilst squirting on to the screen. Checked the fuse no 15 ( headlights still work)and its ok. Confused at the various part numbers as one person has told me part number 12826943 is the correct part and another person has told me 12782867(which has superceeded 12802440). Has anyone any idea which part number is correct before I go and buy one. Thanks Chris.
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Toe	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:54 pm
Joined: Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:23 pm Posts: 2482 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Car Models: 900T16s, Daihatsu Charade GTti	What makes you think the pump is knackered? Does it make a noise when you try to get it going? Maybe a dodgy connection as well. In my own case I pulled the hose off at the closest point I could get to the pump and pressed the button to see if any water came out, luckily for me everytime it has, it's just been a worn out valve in the hose line.
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a911vmp	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:11 pm
Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:27 pm Posts: 4 Car Models: Saab 93	Hi There is no noise whatsoever from the pump
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mantagonist	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:34 pm
Saab Nut Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:23 pm Posts: 1507 Location: Scottish Borders Car Models: K900LPT, FPT 'Ruby' 9.5 Noobed	It's not frozen is it????? just with the weather being as cold as it is . . . _________________ "Rules are just helpful guidelines for stupid people who can't make up their own mind."
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anjum	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:57 pm
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 4:36 am Posts: 6543 Location: London Car Models: c900 convertible, XJS	Or gunged up, or pipes gunged up. My GF's focus washers wouldn't work and ford wanted to charge £100+ to replace it. Bog off, I cleared the pipes myself, it's still working. _________________ Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel. Silly party.
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Toe	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:35 pm
Joined: Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:23 pm Posts: 2482 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Car Models: 900T16s, Daihatsu Charade GTti	Part 4? If so then your second query is right.... Quote: has told me 12782867(which has superceeded 12802440)
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a911vmp	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:03 pm
Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:27 pm Posts: 4 Car Models: Saab 93	OK THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP IT IS MUCH APPRECIATED. CHRIS.
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saab93cv	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:48 pm
Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:05 pm Posts: 17 Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire Car Models: 2006 9-3 Aero 2.0T Convertible	Sorry to drag this out again. I have a '06 9-3 Aero and the windscreen washer has not worked well for the past few weeks (jets getting weaker). Yesterday it stopped altogether and so has the washer for the headlights. Wipers work fine at all speeds. Washer bottle is full. I checked fuses 15 and 22 which are fine. I checked relay R1 (windscreen washer pump) by swapping it with R9 (same rating, used for the windscreen wipers) and no change, so assume R1 is working ok. I cannot hear the pumps wirring so I suspect they may have both gone. Is there anything else I can check before I remove them? I am also wondering if I should buy 2 pumps (same part #12826943) or just the one, in case there is just one bad pump shorting the other good one? For others in the same boat, I came across this PDF which explains how to replace the washer pump: http://www.2shared.com/document/j0bov2cL/Washer_Pump_Replacement.html Any help is gratefully received. Many thanks
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a911vmp	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 5:35 pm
Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:27 pm Posts: 4 Car Models: Saab 93	Hi There I bought a replacement pump ( From Saab) they were cheaper than E-Bay and that has fixed my problem. Chris.
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saab93cv	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:38 pm
Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:05 pm Posts: 17 Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire Car Models: 2006 9-3 Aero 2.0T Convertible	a911vmp wrote: Hi There I bought a replacement pump ( From Saab) they were cheaper than E-Bay and that has fixed my problem. Chris. Thanks Chris. Was that from a particular Saab dealer? Did you replace both pumps or just the one for the windscreen?
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saab93cv	Post subject: Re: Windscreen washer pump not working Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:23 am
Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:05 pm Posts: 17 Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire Car Models: 2006 9-3 Aero 2.0T Convertible	Turns out it was the screen washer pump (Saab part 12826943). Found it for £16.99 from lookersvauxhallsaab on ebay, who sent it the next day.
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How to Replace Windshield Washer Pump on 2011 Saab 9-3

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