30 volts to windscreen washer pump?

[sjc1969]

My windscreen washers havent worked since i got the car, so thought i would get in and have a look. The old pump is dead, but there appears to be ~30volts going to the pump. No wonder it blew, as the pump says its 12 volts. Can i easily step down the voltage to 12? i have bought a new pump, but am sure to blow it if i connect it. Or will a 24 volt pump do? unless i cant easily step down the voltage, then i guess its a 24volt pump?

Advise welcome.

[pmessling]

how have you manage to measure 30volts, the battery voltage is only 12volts. max 12.7 whilst charging?

[Jhonno]

14.7v whilst charging..

[sjc1969]

oh, maybe my volt meter thingy is misreading. It did perplex me. hmm will fit the new 12 volt pump and go from there.

[Cerbieherts]

Yes, I'd say you have an issue with your meter!