Does anyone know what ye call the things that spray water up onto your windscreen?? and can they be replaced?? Mines works slightly but there dusnt seem to be power in them anymore??
2007-12-07 00:56:27 · 8 answers · asked by Still.Loving.You 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
washer squirters, can be replaced. check to make sure fluid is in reservoir. pickup screen not clogged and hoses have no holes, also jets are free of dirt.
2007-12-07 01:03:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The parts are called windshield spray nozzles. I would suggest you trace the nozzle supply hozes at their source first which would would be at the supply tank, where you pour the windshield washer fluid in. Make sure there are no splits or holes in these small black hoses. These are easily checked if you lift the hood and and watch all the hose as someone else trys to squirt the washer fluid from inside the car.
First be sure the washer fluid inside the tank is not frozen. If all the supply hoses appear to be OK there must be a restriction in the nozzle itself.
The actual squirter nozzles on your hood or base of your windshield are replaceable. Look at the discharge hole or rectangular slot very closely. You must determine if the discharge hole is in fact a hole or a rectangular slot. If it's a slot go to the dealer of your car and order new ones. If the discharge hole on each nozzle is round there is a basic home remedy. If you don't have the specialized tools to do this any mechanic can do it for you.
It involves an extreemly small set of metal twist drills under 1mm in size and a pin vice. You or a mechanic must determine what size metal twist drill to use (no larger than the origional hole). The pin vice is a very small adjustable three jaw chuck to hold the tiny metal twist drill. When the proper metal twist drill is determined by inserting it inside your washer nozzles you or someone else must insert it inside the pin vise then tighten it up. The pin vice with the metal drill can be easily twisted into the discharge holes to clean them out.
I assume you are in England or Canada. Sears has these inexpensive specialized tools.
2007-12-07 01:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the things on the window are just the jets but the problem is probably the pump which is located on the bottom of the windshield washer reservoir (where you put the washer fluid). It could also have a hole in the line or be partially plugged. Pull the hose of the jet at the back of the hood and try it, if it squirts good there it is the jet. This may also help clean out the line if something is restricting it.
I just bought a car where they didn't work at all and the line was disconnected at the pump, hooked it up and everything worked fine.
2007-12-07 02:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by Airmech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're called washer jets and as has been suggested you can clean them with a pin. It's also worth checking the motor, which you should hear under the bonnet when you flick the switch, and also to look for any leaks or kinks in the tubes while you're there. The tubes are usually fairly easy to spot, being fastened to the underside of the bonnet. Hope this helps.
2007-12-07 01:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windscreen washers.
They may be just clogged. Sometimes you can take a pin and poke clean the ends as it only takes a small amount of grit to clog them rather than the expense of having them replaced.
2007-12-07 01:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by Marky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
isn't it just call a spray nozzle for the windscreen washing system?
2007-12-07 01:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by Jayme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there called jets (but im probably wrong) but yes im certain you can get them replaced or you could try checking them to ensure nothing is clogging them.......
2007-12-07 01:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like your water bottle pump is on its way out not a big job 30mins
2007-12-07 02:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by c5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋