Help needed - - front washer pump

[jagoulet]

hi!

I have a 2009 Impreza hatchback with regular 2.5 L motor.

The washer pump for the front wipers does not work.  Wipers work.  Fuse OK.    Rear pump works, rear wiper works.

Where is the pump for the front?  (front wheel well?)  Anything I need to know . . don't be bashful!

 

thanks!

John      Mass

[silverton]

The pump for the front sprayer is right next to the pump for the rear sprayer, behind the left front wheel well liner.

[jagoulet]

thank you!  much appreciated.                 john

[jagoulet]

I got the wheel well opened up and good view of the washer pumps.

Bottom line:  if I swap the leads  (front-rear)  then the front pump works fine when I rotate the control arm on the steering column.  Hence it seems there is no power being provided.  The wipers come on fine with either setup.

Do I need a new switch on the steering column?  

Swapping the leads got me thru the annual inspection, so I have plenty of time now.

[silverton]

I would suspect the switch, it's very rarely the wiring.

[jagoulet]

I agree . . . would rather replace the switch than go on a wire adventure hunt.

thanks for your thoughts . . .