You can find the 2002 Kia Sportage washer motor in the washer tank.
Remove the washer tank and drain it to access the washer motor.
Always test the washer motor to determine if it has a problem before replacing the part.
Q: I have a 2002 Kia Sportage. Recently, my car’s windshield washers stopped working. I can no longer hear the washer motor turning on. Where is the motor located? I would like to replace it.
– Bruce D Drury from Lebanon, Tennessee
A: Hello, Bruce. The motor is located in the washer tank. To access the motor, you’ll first need to remove the tank and drain it. Then, you can separate the washer motor from the tank.
Before you replace the washer motor, however, I recommend testing it to ensure it’s faulty. The video below demonstrates how to test a washer motor:
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Mia Bevacqua has over 14 years of experience in the auto industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in Advanced Automotive Systems. Certifications include ASE Master Automobile Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician, L1, L2, L3, and L4 Advanced Level Specialist. Mia loves fixer-upper oddballs, like her 1987 Cavalier Z-24 and 1998 Astro Van AWD.
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