Windscreen washers on a 996

[horsesurfer]

Morning all, I am a new member to this forum so be gentle.

I have recently pur-chased a lovely 996 carrera 4 coupe, it is a 10 yr old car with less than 50k on the clock and an absolute dream to drive.

There are a few small repairs which i am working my way through, one of which is the windscreen washer jets, the passenger side shoots 2 perfectly good jets but the drivers side only throws out one towards the middle of the screen. There does not appear to be the traditional two holes you can stick a pin in to adjust or clean, the jets are powerful so the pump appears to be fine. Any ideas on how to get the 2nd jet working?

[fioran0]

The two hole type were updated with the single hole type. This is not adjustable.
You shouldn't, according to the workshop manual, mix them together.

You will probably have to try and get replacements if it's bothering you.

[Richard Hamilton]

The early jets can be taken to pieces, and you normally find the problem is a jelly-like gunk that clogs them up. There is a small silicone tube which you can take out and clean, which usually does the trick.

Later ones are sealed, and you can't get them apart. Nor can you replace them like-for-like, as they aren't available any more. You have to buy 997 ones, and an adapter cable for the heater supply - or just cut and join the wires.

[horsesurfer]

Thank you guys, I'll check if they are the early type if not it will be lots of rainex and drive a bit quicker