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Engine cover struts, windshield washer pump fuse

Yahoo Message Number: 83216
A couple of questions I'm hoping for some help from the list.
The struts that hold up my parallelogram engine cover on the back of my 2003 Lexa are giving up the ghost, if it's cool out I end up holding up the cover with my shoulders while checking things in the engine compartment.
I can't find any markings on the struts at all. I can measure their extended and contracted length, they're standard style, but I don't know how many pounds they're rated at. Anybody know?
The second thing is that I'm not getting any power to my windshield washer pumps (two pumps, right and left). Everything on the smartwheel works fine, and pushing the washer button will start the wipers moving, so the button on the smartwheel is fine, but I just get no power to either pump. There are no fuses out in the drive bay, and I can't find either the wipers or the pumps shown anywhere in my electrical schematics.
I heard that perhaps it's embedded in the Smartwheel module? (Which I can't easily find, it's not in the fuse bay, and not in the kick panel to the left of my left leg). I also heard that there's only one fuse in there, but since ALL other Smartwheel functions are working perfectly fine, I can't imagine that the main Smartwheel fuse is out. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Jim Walsh
2003 Lexa

Re: Engine cover struts, windshield washer pump fuse

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 83218
First you need to find the control module, it's somewhere up front. Most common place is in the front electrical box.
More info can be found at http://vipwheels.com/PDF%20FILES/TROUBLESHOOT.pdf
WIPER WASH - Operation of this switch activates the wash pump relay while the switch is pressed, causing the Wash Pump output (J5) to be connected to +12Vdc Wiper Power (J6). In addition, if none of the latching wiper functions (Wiper Lo/Hi or Wiper Delay) had been previously selected, the Low Speed Wiper outputs (J9.4 & J10.4) will be connected to +12Vdc Wiper Power (J6) while the switch is pressed and remain connected for a period of approximately 3 wiper cycles after the switch is released. If any of the latching wiper functions (Wiper Lo/Hi or Wiper Delay) had been previously selected, the wipers will continue to run in the selected mode after the wash switch is released.

The most common problem with any electrical device is usually related to interconnections: wires and connectors.
1. If the system does not function properly the first thing to check is that all connectors and wires are properly installed and fully seated making good contact.
2. If the system is partially functional, i.e., the horn, cruise and lights work but the wipers do not then the problem is likely not with the multiplex system but with the wiring between the Master and the wipers or the wiper system itself.
3. If the system is completely nonfunctional, start by checking the power, ground and wiring to the master and from the Master to the Steering Wheel.
4. If the system functions intermittently, the problem is almost certainly with the wiring in
general or with connections in the steering column.

WIPER "WASH" TEST - While the WIPER "WASH" switch on the Steering Wheel is pressed, check for the presence of +12Vdc at J5. If +12Vdc is not present at J5, the wash pump output circuitry on the Master is damaged (replace the Master). In addition, check for the presence of +12Vdc at J9.4 and J10.4. If +12Vdc is not present, the low speed wiper wash circuitry on the Master is damaged (replace the Master).
-Jim

From:Jim Walsh Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 9:49 AM To:Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] Engine cover struts, windshield washer pump fuse

A couple of questions I'm hoping for some help from the list.
The struts that hold up my parallelogram engine cover on the back of my 2003 Lexa are giving up the ghost, if it's cool out I end up holding up the cover with my shoulders while checking things in the engine compartment.
I can't find any markings on the struts at all. I can measure their extended and contracted length, they're standard style, but I don't know how many pounds they're rated at. Anybody know?
The second thing is that I'm not getting any power to my windshield washer pumps (two pumps, right and left). Everything on the smartwheel works fine, and pushing the washer button will start the wipers moving, so the button on the smartwheel is fine, but I just get no power to either pump. There are no fuses out in the drive bay, and I can't find either the wipers or the pumps shown anywhere in my electrical schematics.
I heard that perhaps it's embedded in the Smartwheel module? (Which I can't easily find, it's not in the fuse bay, and not in the kick panel to the left of my left leg). I also heard that there's only one fuse in there, but since ALL other Smartwheel functions are working perfectly fine, I can't imagine that the main Smartwheel fuse is out. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Jim Walsh
2003 Lexa

Re: Engine cover struts, windshield washer pump fuse

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 83232
Do the washer electrical test. The motors go. Bring into Napa. Get new motor. Ver cheap.

Rich 2002 Magna