The windshield washer pump of your Renault Laguna 3 does not work anymore ? You would like to change it on your own, but you don't know where she is at? Indeed driving without washer fluid can be dangerous because when you don't good visibility you run the risk of having a collision, so it's a concern not to be left lying around for too long. But don't worry the repairs will often be accessible.

This is the reason why we will first tell you how locate the windshield washer pump on Renault Laguna 3 and thus help you examine the problem of your pump. And we will finish by explaining the technique to repair the windshield washer pump and the price to be expected.

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Locate the windshield washer pump on Renault Laguna 3:

Reach the windshield washer pump on Renault Laguna 3

As a general rule on Renault Laguna 3 the windshield washer pump is located at the front of the car on the right side. To access it you will have to remove the wheel and mudguard. After that you will discover the cylindrical pump, positioned below the tank washer fluid. In the event that you have difficulty locating it, do not hesitate to consult your vehicle's maintenance manual.

Analyze the windshield washer pump problem on Renault Laguna 3:

The pump is a small electric motor which sends washer fluid to the front and rear of the car. However, as and when it is probable that this component deteriorates. Therefore it is often practical to be able to analyze without the help of a professional the concern to save the cost of labor.

The malfunction could have various reasons. Indeed it is possible that it comes from the pump motor, especially if it has rust over time and thus it no longer manages to function properly. In that case you will not be able to hear the motor activate when you turn the washer button. Another common failure is that the slide has inflated and plug the pipes. Indeed, as there is only one windshield washer pump on your vehicle, the slider's role is to slide in order to block one of the two front or rear pipes, to send the liquid to the desired location. The malfunction could be that over time and being in regular contact with the liquid, it has swelled and that it can no longer slide properly. Then you will hear the motor lock up. Finally a last alternative to check would be that the fuse of the pump wire rack. In this case, the fuse box your vehicle and locate the windshield washer pump fuse, if you need help, do not hesitate to consult the service book of your Renault Laguna 3.

The technique to repair the washer pump Renault Laguna 3

Access the washer pump on Renault Laguna 3:

When you want to repair the windshield washer pump, you will need a jack, An basin and a tool box. It will be necessary raise your vehicle with the jack, passenger side for the purpose remove the front right wheel of your Renault Laguna 3. After that you will have access to the mudguard. You will have to remove a few screws and unclip the plastic to disassemble the mudguard. And finally you can see the windshield washer pump positioned below the tank windscreen washer. Disconnect the connector as well as 2 pipes washer fluid. Remove the tank with the pump and use the basin to collect the draining liquid. Disassemble the pump from the reservoir, and analyze the problem.

Repair the windshield washer pump on Renault Laguna 3:

If you observe that the pump turns out to be rusty, you can try to clean it with wd40 (you can buy 4 euros on online sales sites). Otherwise when the concern comes from slide then you will have to detach the part adjacent to the pump which supports it. Disassemble this component using a flat screwdriver to find the slide. Finally with a cutter cut rubber sludge which swelled on each side. Then replace the slider inside its support and reposition the component on the pump. Otherwise when it is a concern of fuse then you just need to change the blown fuse with a new one same type. Attention, when your fuse has blown it could be an alert that the electrical circuit is not working well so it would be advisable to have it checked in the event that it recurs.

In case you don't want to do all these repairs it is also possible to buy a new pump on the internet and mount it on your own on the tank. To make sure you buy a pump with the right dimensions, we recommend that you consult the maintenance guide for your Renault Laguna 3 to find out the manufacturer's recommendations. Otherwise another alternative would be to carry out all the repairs at your mechanic.

Price of a new washer pump on Renault Laguna 3

In case you are planning to buy and change the washer pump, the part will come back to you between 10 - 20 euros on the Internet. If you want to carry out the repair at a garage you will have about 70 - 100 euros.

To conclude: Knowing where the windshield washer pump is located can be handy as it will save you the trouble of going to a garage and save labor costs. A little advice to keep your pump when you live in an area prone to cold, we recommend that you buy windshield washer fluid which is frost resistant because otherwise it could prematurely damage the windshield washer pump of your Renault Laguna 3. In particular, it is possible to specify it during the annual overhaul of your vehicle which covers the leveling of fluids including windshield washer fluid. For more information on the price of an overhaul for your vehicle, do not hesitate to consult the following article: price of a Renault Laguna 3 overhaul.

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