what can cause the washer pump to activate when I start the wipers?

[erickmarciano]

Hi guys .
when I activate the wipers the washer pump also activates as long as I pust the button.they washer pump also activates when I push the stalk .can't get the wiper motor to activate without it sending washer fluid.
Thanks for your help
Erick

[114015]

Hi Eryck,

Weird.
That's not normal.

Pusching the turnsignal lever towards the steering column should activate only the wipers, nothing more.
Washer pump to be activated by pressing the lever forward - as indicated in the Owner's Manual.

If both engage whilst switching only one function, most likely the wiper-engaging mechanism (or electrical mechanism) in the base of the wiper stalk is malfunctioning. Can be disassembled and checked.

Or - if you have - try another wiper and indicator switch. Then you know for sure.

Good luck!

Achim

[Benz Dr.]

Sounds like it's worn out or something is broken inside the switch. Once they screw up you're looking at a replacement. Sometimes you can fix small problems but there are no replacement parts.

 I have a new one in stock if you find it can't be fixed.