Winshield washers

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Ric, Jan 27, 2004.

  1. Ric

    Ric Guest

    Sorry about that, don't know what that weird character is, but it replaced the
    first sentence in my post.

    What I originally said was, I have an 03 Accord sedan. Is it possible to
    adjust the spray of the windshield washer? I don't know what happened but my
    driver's side is aimed too low. If adjustment is an easy thing I might try it
    myself rather than take it to the dealer.

    Thanks
     
    Ric, Jan 27, 2004
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  2. At leat with both my Honda's (older than yours) there is a a little ball in
    there that sprays the fluid. And if you take a needle and gently put in in
    the hole you'll have the leverage to move the nozzle. The most important
    thing to keep in mind is that even the tiniest motion of the ball will
    result in a change of several inches in where the spray hits the windshield.
    It takes some practice to get it just right.
     
    Peter Doherty, Jan 27, 2004
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  3. Ric

    Tegger® Guest


    The newer ones seem to have a non-adjustable sprayer nozzle with at least
    two streams. Perhaps the upper one of the two has become blocked on the
    OP's car. A needle or brush bristle poked through the hole while spraying
    may cure the blockage.
     
    Tegger®, Jan 28, 2004
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    Ric,

    Ususlly the nozzle is just a steel bearing with a hole drilled thru it,
    and it swivels in the plastic mount. Put a large pin into the hole, then
    swivel it up a few degrees. You might dislodge some crud while you're
    poking around in ther, but not likely on an '03.

    'Curly'

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    'Curly Q. Links', Jan 28, 2004
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  5. Run the washer pump to get the nozzle wet and then try brushing it with a
    toothbrush. Is it a jet type washer outlet or a "sprinkler" type? I'm not
    sure that the new sprinkler types have the ball and socket that others have
    mentioned. If you do try poking it, I suggest a safety pin rather than a
    needle - needles are brittle and the end can break off.

    Rgds, George Macdonald

    "Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??
     
    George Macdonald, Jan 28, 2004
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