washer switch and 4-way flashers kaput

[1qtlow]

95 Legacy wagon:

 

Front windshield washer doesn't work - motor does not run when the right stalk is pulled back. Applied 12V from the battery to the motor and it works and sprays fine. Connections clean, wires look OK.

 

4-way flashers don't work: turning them on, the front parking lights come on, but there is no flashing.

 

With time limited, I took the plastic off the steering column, looked at the switch and used electrical contact cleaner spray. No diff.

 

Could these two electrical problems be related?

 

Is a circuit diagram for 95 Legacy wagon available on line?

[avk]

The washer pump should run only when you push the button on the stalk. If it still does, you may have only one problem, probably a bad flasher relay.

[jimpomm]

Sounds like a relay to me too

[1qtlow]

avk and jim, I think you've led me to the answer:

 

It's my dad's car and I am not familiar with it. I didn't know about pushing on the stalk (I think you mean push it toward the steering column) to run the front washer motor.

 

The non-functioning 4-way flashers: it seemed to me that no tail lights were on, but small front lights definitely were on, despite any position of the light switch or ignition switch.

 

I have no repair manual and the owners manual does not answer this question: where is the flasher for the 4-way emergency lights?

[jimpomm]

when you turn on headlights or parking lights do taillights lite up?If so think its definitly relay.Most relays are either in engine comp with fuse box or left side [drivers ]footwell area .Not sure on this paticular car.If taillights are out when headlights or parking lights on,there is another promlem.Check taillight fuse.