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(Message started by: Paul B on Dec 29^th, 2004, 2:26pm)

Title: Washer Jets
Post by Paul B on Dec 29^th, 2004, 2:26pm

I have a small problem with my main washer jets. Well, one of them anyway. It appears to be blocked.

Got 3 working perfectly well but that one is winding me up now. >:(

Done the poking with a pin bit, but no matter how much I do that, it remains in-operative.

Any tips?

Title: Re: Washer Jets
Post by Snoopy on Dec 29^th, 2004, 2:54pm

Try actually removing it and then cleaning it out... A back flush should work but if its off the car and in your hands then its musch easier to get at and clean.. Its obvioulsy blocked quite badly.... thats what I would do any way.. or get a ' new' one from the local scrap yard or BAZ .....

Title: Re: Washer Jets
Post by Lee on Dec 29^th, 2004, 4:04pm

try using a air gun if you can get hold of one, if not as snoopy says take it off
Lee

Title: Re: Washer Jets
Post by Paul B on Dec 29^th, 2004, 4:50pm

I did think about taking it off for a look, but... how do they come off exactly?

Never done it before so excuse my stupidity ::)

Title: Re: Washer Jets
Post by craig on Dec 29^th, 2004, 5:23pm

paul

bonnet up job and remove the sound proofing,if i remember they are held in by a nut........

pretty sure to advise you not to try to lever them out from the outside.....

be warned....

Title: Re: Washer Jets
Post by Paul B on Dec 29^th, 2004, 5:29pm

on 12/29/04 at 17:23:47, craig wrote:

pretty sure to advise you not to try to lever them out from the outside.....

be warned....

Blimey, and I was poised with a flat blade screwdriver to do just that! :o ;)

Cheers though Craig. I will have a pop at that tomorrow... after I've sorted the handbrake out :-/

Title: Re: Washer Jets
Post by craig on Dec 29^th, 2004, 6:26pm

wise choice there paul,get the handbrake sorted out first.... ;)
at least that way the car will stay still whilst your jemmying the darn thing !! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Washer Jets
Post by mr._floppy on Dec 29^th, 2004, 7:09pm

On the same subject , are the screen washers nozzles electrically heated ? if so, how are they switched on ?

Title: Re: Washer Jets
Post by scorpio_man on Dec 29^th, 2004, 7:32pm

hi there

they should come on with the heated FRONT windscreen.

hth