Windshield sprayer inoperable (drivers side)
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Windshield sprayer inoperable (drivers side)
This is a stock, PAINTED, sprayer nozzle.
Is there a safe procedure to unclog the sprayer without damaging the paint.
How about any tips to clean out the hoses?
Thanks in advance!
Is there a safe procedure to unclog the sprayer without damaging the paint.
How about any tips to clean out the hoses?
Thanks in advance!
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First, see if the hose is connected, and clear. Just disconnect it and see if it gushes when you activate the sprayers.
If the hose is fine, you might start with a toothpick and see if the nozzle is clogged with crud.
If that doesn't work, try compressed air.
If the hose is fine, you might start with a toothpick and see if the nozzle is clogged with crud.
If that doesn't work, try compressed air.
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Originally Posted by Saki GT' timestamp='1449250681' post='23819751
First, see if the hose is connected, and clear. Just disconnect it and see if it gushes when you activate the sprayers.
If the hose is fine, you might start with a toothpick and see if the nozzle is clogged with crud.
If that doesn't work, try compressed air.
If the hose is fine, you might start with a toothpick and see if the nozzle is clogged with crud.
If that doesn't work, try compressed air.
Driver's side nozzle is clogged...passenger's side nozzle is fine...
I haven't taken it all apart to try and isolate the problem...mostly because it is not my daily driver, and the car never sees rain, and is never dirty enough that I need to use the windshield wiper fluid... I should root cause it at some point though...
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Originally Posted by Krazykoreankid' timestamp='1449258295' post='23819870
[quote name='Saki GT' timestamp='1449250681' post='23819751']
First, see if the hose is connected, and clear. Just disconnect it and see if it gushes when you activate the sprayers.
If the hose is fine, you might start with a toothpick and see if the nozzle is clogged with crud.
If that doesn't work, try compressed air.
First, see if the hose is connected, and clear. Just disconnect it and see if it gushes when you activate the sprayers.
If the hose is fine, you might start with a toothpick and see if the nozzle is clogged with crud.
If that doesn't work, try compressed air.
Driver's side nozzle is clogged...passenger's side nozzle is fine...
I haven't taken it all apart to try and isolate the problem...mostly because it is not my daily driver, and the car never sees rain, and is never dirty enough that I need to use the windshield wiper fluid... I should root cause it at some point though...
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Strange coincidence, I'll try clearing out the clog with a needle like previously mentioned. See if that gets me any results.
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Originally Posted by MikeekiM' timestamp='1449268293' post='23820015
[quote name='Krazykoreankid' timestamp='1449258295' post='23819870']
[quote name='Saki GT' timestamp='1449250681' post='23819751']
First, see if the hose is connected, and clear. Just disconnect it and see if it gushes when you activate the sprayers.
If the hose is fine, you might start with a toothpick and see if the nozzle is clogged with crud.
If that doesn't work, try compressed air.
[quote name='Saki GT' timestamp='1449250681' post='23819751']
First, see if the hose is connected, and clear. Just disconnect it and see if it gushes when you activate the sprayers.
If the hose is fine, you might start with a toothpick and see if the nozzle is clogged with crud.
If that doesn't work, try compressed air.
Driver's side nozzle is clogged...passenger's side nozzle is fine...
I haven't taken it all apart to try and isolate the problem...mostly because it is not my daily driver, and the car never sees rain, and is never dirty enough that I need to use the windshield wiper fluid... I should root cause it at some point though...
[/quote]
Strange coincidence, I'll try clearing out the clog with a needle like previously mentioned. See if that gets me any results.
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Definitely going to give that a try!