Where is the Windshield Washer Motor Located on My 2002 Kia Sportage?

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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