Windshield sprayer inoperable (drivers side)

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Jan 2, 2016 | 07:07 AM

#21

davidc1

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Originally Posted by Saki GT

Actually, I'm not even sure if mine work... I still have the factory fill and I can't think I've ever used my washers...

I've heard this before, especially from my mechanic and friends with their modified car. They actually remove the whole system.

I just can't even imagine that! It's not like I use the washers everyday.....but it is super annoying when you're windshield gets dirty, but you can't wash your car yet.

Or, what the heck do you do when, say, you're driving just after it's rained, the roads are wet, and cars are kicking up spray. It just totally coats your windshield.

Jan 2, 2016 | 07:10 AM

#22

davidc1

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Originally Posted by Krazykoreankid

Does anybody know how to dissolve calcium build up without damaging paint?

Using LimeAway, or TSP works, but would damage paint. You can try vinegar.

Jan 2, 2016 | 07:11 AM

#23

davidc1

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Originally Posted by Spagolli94

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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.

Thanks! i'll try that!

Weird...I have the same issue... Bought the car that way...

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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How strange - I had the exact same issue. Driver's side only and I also bought the car that way. Is this a common problem?

Last time I had the car in for an inspection, the mechanic unclogged it for no charge, so it must have been an easy fix.
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Happens al the time to all kinds of cars.

Jan 2, 2016 | 03:08 PM

#24

MikeekiM

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Originally Posted by davidc1

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Originally Posted by Krazykoreankid' timestamp='1451510293' post='23840063

Does anybody know how to dissolve calcium build up without damaging paint?

Using LimeAway, or TSP works, but would damage paint. You can try vinegar.

Ah...that reminds me...I have a bottle of CLR that should do the trick!

http://www.amazon.com/Calcium-Lime-a...1&keywords=clr

Jan 11, 2016 | 01:28 PM

#25

imnida

Joined: Apr 2007

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From: Rockford illinois/Las Vegas

Holy god.. Going on 9 years of ownership and that has been a problem all nine years. Thinking it might be time to quit being lazy about that lol

Jan 12, 2016 | 09:59 AM

#26

hirev

Joined: Nov 2002

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From: SF Bay Area

Just to add a contrast, i just the washers regularly and use fluid I buy by the gallon at auto parts stores...NEVER had a problem in 12 years. Go figure?