Sure this is a stoopid one, but..............
Sure this is a stoopid one, but..............
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lastexile69

Original Poster:

513 posts

200 months

Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Is there a simple fix to get one of my window washers to work again? The driver's side one just dribbles whereas the passenger side one blasts full whack. I've tried clearing the nozzles of any grit with an old toothbrush, and drained and flushed the reservoir plenty of warm water through the system until it was blasting away happily through the one nozzle, but still nowt from tother one.

Is there access to the pipes anywhere I can check or what else can I check?
Thanks

Moosh

1,122 posts

250 months

Wednesday 22nd January 2014
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Use a pin or safety pin to clean out the holes on nossle

Trev450

6,750 posts

201 months

Thursday 23rd January 2014
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Try disconnecting the pipe from the washer jet and see what pressure you have. From this you will them be able to determine if the 'blockage' is in the jet itself or elsewhere.

If it the jet, try taking it to your local garage and asking them to put an air line through it.

lastexile69

Original Poster:

513 posts

200 months

Thursday 23rd January 2014
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Cheers, will do. thumbup

bigfella70

126 posts

153 months

Friday 24th January 2014
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I have same issue on my 993 , thought it was a blocked nozzle but research suggests its a non return valve that's in line with the feed hose, tucked up in the bonnet. New ones I think are available on eBay or remove and soak in vinegar to see if that will unclog it