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Old 08-17-2009, 01:19 PM   #75 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by IsaacCarlson View Post
washer pumps are OUT i tried one and it lasted about 2 min and POOF...

did that with two just to see if the first one was bad. no go.
That is because windshield washer pump motors aren't made for 100% duty cycle. You need to either cycle the motor on and off, or lower the voltage so it doesn't suck as much power.
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