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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1987CENTURY ESTATE WAGON, 2.5 RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTWIPER/WASHER SYSTEMSWIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS - LIFTGATETESTINGREAR WINDOW WASHER INOPERATIVE
1987 Buick Century Estate Wagon, 2.5 R
Rear Window Washer Inoperative
1987 Buick Century Estate Wagon, 2.5 RSECTION Rear Window Washer Inoperative
- Turn ignition switch on and depress wash button. If washer motor operates, but no solution is delivered to rear glass, check for low solution, plugged screen or nozzle. Check electrical leads for reversal and hoses for looseness or kinks.
- If okay, replace motor and pump assembly. If washer motor does not operate, ground test lamp and touch probe to terminal of feed wire at pump motor. Depress wash button again. If test lamp lights, check for open ground wire or poor connection at terminal to body metal.
- If okay, replace motor and pump assembly. If test lamp does not light, check for open in feed wire between instrument panel switch and pump motor. If okay, replace switch assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.