Instructions for replacing windshield washer nozzles, cleaning them and selecting them

Layout of injectors and hose routing

EXECUTION ORDER

To remove the windshield , open the hood and, pressing on the nozzle from the sprayer side, turn and remove it. Disconnect the hose from the nozzle.

To remove the tailgate glass washer nozzle, remove the high-level brake light (see Section Removing, installing and adjusting lighting fixtures), disconnect the hose from the nozzle and push it out of the door, squeezing the tabs of the latch.

Make sure air flows only in the direction away from the hose. Otherwise, replace the injector.
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Finally, adjust the nozzles (see Section Adjusting glass washers).

Types of nozzles

Every car produced recently is equipped with fan-type jets. On cars of previous years, jet-type injectors were installed.

Jet washer nozzles. Such nozzles have the form of a sex cylinder. This design has a fitting at the bottom. Thanks to it, the nozzle is connected to the hose. There is a sprayer built into the top. The water supply force is adjusted using the existing screw.

Fan-shaped washer nozzles. When they work, a large area of glass is covered. Brushes instantly clean glass from various contaminants. The main feature of their design is the multitude of spray nozzles. Usually there are at least three spray nozzles in this type. In this case, the channel through which the liquid passes is of smaller diameter. Because of this, the liquid sprays out with greater pressure.

Features of fan nozzles

The right look is a modern solution for supplying water to the surface. Their main feature is that they cover almost the entire surface with washer fluid. Jet nozzles wash only certain areas with water.

The advantages of fan nozzles include the following:

any contamination is removed faster due to complete coverage of the glass with water;
wipers work on a wet surface immediately after operation;
Thanks to the operating principle of this type, fluid is saved. Less consumption of anti-freeze in winter can significantly reduce your costs;
Due to the instant supply of water, the likelihood of causing micro-scratches when moving the wipers is reduced.

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How to choose universal fan windshield washer nozzles

The best option would be to purchase injectors that are designed specifically for your car brand. Nowadays, many manufacturers produce original injectors for a specific car. Universal nozzles are also available for sale. They can be installed on any car. But sometimes additional work may be required.

Good quality universal injectors are produced by Volvo and Sang Yong. In general, both products are identical, the only difference is in price. The cost of a Korean element is significantly lower than that of a Swedish one. Volvo injectors are considered to be more prestigious. They are installed on most Japanese cars. Also, as an option, you can consider injectors manufactured by Toyota. They are also unique and fit most vehicles. When replacing your original injectors with unique ones, in addition to the injectors themselves, you need to buy a tee with a hose and a check valve. To quickly fire the injectors after pressing the lever, you can install a check valve. Sometimes it happens that the manufacturer takes care of this right away.

Why buy a check valve?

The check valve is not a mandatory element of the washer system. When there is no pressure, the water from the nozzles will flow back into the barrel. After pressing again, the hoses will be filled with water and only after this delay the washer will work. The wipers work faster. They will work on a dry surface for a couple of seconds. If there is a check valve, water will not go into the barrel when there is no pressure. It will be located in the washer system. Thus, after turning on the washer, water will instantly splash across the glass. But its use also has its disadvantages. In severe frosts, water will freeze in the pipes. Installing heating of the tank and injectors will help solve this problem.

Advantages and disadvantages

There is nothing wrong with driving a car with classic jet injectors. They also have certain advantages and have a number of advantages.

You can think about a replacement if the advantages of fan systems outweigh the possible disadvantages.

Fan nozzles have several key advantages:

uniform distribution of washer fluid. When water is supplied, it falls on the surface of the windshield in a dense layer of small drops. Distribution occurs over the entire surface covered by the windshield wipers, and sometimes even beyond it. This already depends on the settings. Separate jets pour the bulk of the liquid onto one zone, skipping other areas. This makes the wipers do a worse job of removing dirt;
The efficiency of the windshield wiper blades increases. This follows from the first advantage, since the wipers move along the wetted surface along their entire working area. The jet leaves behind dry and dirty areas. Because of this, wipers have to walk part of the way through dry dust and dirt;
Fans do a better job of removing dried insects and stuck-on solid dirt. Some people find that the jet removes hard dirt better. In fact, small drops fall on the entire surface of the dirt, soften it faster and help the wipers complete cleaning;
the number of scratches produced is reduced. When the wiper passes over a dry surface that the jet of a classic nozzle has failed to moisten, the brush scratches the glass. If there is a layer of dust or dirt, the abrasive properties increase significantly. As a result, the windshield becomes covered with small scratches, and its attractive appearance is gradually lost;
Windshield washer fluid consumption decreases. This does not happen on all cars, but on most vehicles. Although washer fluid is not the most expensive consumable, even such savings are important.

Some will say that you have to pay for such benefits. But no, the price is quite reasonable. Fan-type injectors do not cost much more than jet nozzles, so you won’t have to spend a fortune on them. Cost cannot be considered a disadvantage.

But fans do have disadvantages. There are two main negative points here.

Freezing. Due to the peculiarities of its design, the fan nozzle is less protected from negative temperatures. Therefore, they are capable of freezing more often than their inkjet counterparts. To solve this problem, special nozzles equipped with a heating system have been developed. If you live in a region with very cold winters, it makes sense to install heating. In such conditions, even jet models can freeze, so it’s not worth calling this drawback purely the prerogative of fan sprayers.
Covering a large area of the windshield with water. Advantage sometimes acts as a disadvantage. Since the entire glass is covered with small drops, until the windshield wiper passes over it, the driver’s visibility of the road is impaired. Under difficult conditions, even a second loss of control over the situation can cause the driver to act incorrectly. But this minus is conditional. With the correct setting of the wipers, the driver quickly gets a good view after applying a spray of liquid from the windshield washer reservoir.

Despite the conventionality of the disadvantages, they should also be taken into account when choosing the optimal injector option for your vehicle.

If you are completely satisfied with the fan devices, this will be a great addition to the windshield wipers on your car. But you will also have to learn how to clean and adjust the fans yourself. There is nothing complicated about this, because every car owner must cope with the task.

The main reasons for washer failure and repair methods

There are three main points that may prevent fluid from flowing to the windshield.

The washer may not function due to a simple lack of liquid in the tank

1 reason. Forgetfulness or negligence of the driver himself

The washer may not function due to a simple lack of liquid in the reservoir. This problem can be solved simply: buy glass liquid and pour it into the tank. In most cars it is located under the hood, where exactly it is better to check in the technical documentation for servicing the vehicle. Each car brand has its own design solutions.

“Anti-freeze” is resistant to low temperatures, but each has its own freezing threshold

In winter, the washer may not work due to freezing of the liquid in the reservoir. For the winter it is better to fill in “anti-freeze”. It is resistant to low temperatures. Fixing this problem is also easy. It is enough to drive the car into a warm room for several hours or warm up the engine to operating temperature. The heat from the motor will melt the water. It is best to pump it out of the tank and fill it with winter washer.

Reason 2. Mechanical damage in the glass cleaning system

The main factors may be:

disconnection or rupture of the tube through which liquid flows to the sprayers;
the hose on the way from the tank to the injectors is pinched by other body parts;
the reservoir is leaking; there may be a crack in it and washer fluid leaks through it;
clogged nozzles.

Replacing injectors can eliminate technical problems

Mechanical problems can be resolved by replacing the hoses, reservoir or injectors on the hood. You can try to clean the latter with a thin needle. This type of repair of the windshield cleaning system is within the power of every car enthusiast.

Reason 3. Electrical fault

Such problems can be called the most complex, but some can also be fixed with your own hands, without going to a car service station.

Electrical failures can be as follows:

system fuse has blown;
poor contact on the connector of the pump that pumps liquid;
failure of the electric motor in the pump.

Checking for faults in electrical circuits should begin with the fuse. According to the car's owner's manual, you need to find where the fuse box is located. On the back of the block there is a diagram of their location. Using it we find the required fuse, check it and, if necessary, replace it.

If everything is fine with the fuse and the washer does not work, go ahead and check the voltage at the electric pump connector. We disconnect the chip and use a voltmeter to check the presence of 12 volts when the washer button is on. The absence of voltage indicates that you need to look for a break in the wiring from the power button to the connector.

If after checking the wiring and contacts the washer does not work, then most likely the problem is in the motor itself. It should be replaced. The fluid supply pump fails rarely, but if it happens on the road, it will be difficult to carry out such repairs. In this situation, it is better to contact the nearest auto repair shop.

Briefly about the operation of washers

Every car enthusiast who has been using one car for a long time has encountered an unpleasant problem - sooner or later the nozzle stops supplying washer fluid or splashes past the glass. There are several reasons for the problem - from a simple lack of water in the tank to severe clogging of the supply tubes. To separate injector malfunctions from other problems, it is advisable to understand the structure of the washer system, which includes the following elements:

plastic tank with a supply of clean water;
electric pump;
connecting tubes;
2 nozzles installed in front of the windshield or directly on the wipers.

There are 2 types of sprayers - with one and two holes in each.

When the driver presses the corresponding lever, the electric pump turns on and pumps water through thin tubes to the nozzles. The latter spray liquid onto the surface of the glass. If necessary, the direction of the jet can be adjusted by turning the plastic tips, inside of which the jets are located.

Washing with removal

In particularly advanced cases, nebulizers do not want to be cleaned using traditional methods - using needles, wires and syringes. There is only one option left - to remove the injectors from the car, wash them thoroughly, and if that fails, buy and install new parts.

On many modern cars, the sprayers are held in the holes by plastic clips. Dismantling is carried out in this order:

Find a narrow flathead screwdriver in the garage.
To remove the washer nozzle, use a screwdriver to pry the product at the bottom pad and pull it up.
Pull the element out along with the pipe.
Disconnect the handset. As a rule, it is pulled over the fitting without being secured with a clamp.

Immerse the removed element in a soap solution for a day or try treating it with a chemical detergent. Finally, blow out the nozzle with a pump or compressor and replace the nozzle in reverse order. Check where the jet hits and adjust the element if necessary. If the above manipulations do not lead to the desired result, simply replace the atomizer - the spare part is inexpensive.

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The left driver's injector began to spray poorly. Now to the side, now up. I thought about changing it, but somehow the price is 750 rubles. I didn’t like the nozzle. I decided to try a long-proven method. Cleaning with citric acid. Due to the fact that most motorists do not pour distillate into barrels, during operation, limescale and other deposits form inside the washer nozzles, which over time prevent the free movement of the ball inside the nozzle, which is why the spray pattern “suffers.” Citric acid is very effectively removes limescale. And so. Take 1 pack of citric acid. Dilute 2-3 tablespoons of lemon in 100-150 ml of water. It is not difficult to check the correct concentration. If you pour a few drops onto the concrete, you should hear a hissing sound. Now remove the nozzle, make this device, put on rubber gloves and pour lemon juice through the nozzle.

To complete the effect, after 2-3 full syringes, I lightly pressed the syringe plunger so that the lemon flowed into the nozzle, but did not flow out through the sprayer, and left it in this state for 20-30 minutes. After this period of time, I poured another 2-3 times and there was already a result. The injector worked like it did from the factory. Uniform spray fan. Next, rinse the nozzle 1-2 times with plain water. I did the procedure with both injectors. That’s all. However, in my case it wasn’t all right. When I installed it, there was a fan a couple of times, and then the same thing again. The determination to buy a new one was maximum. However, I remembered that there is an L-shaped check valve under the nozzle. I decided to wash it in the same way. After washing and reassembling, the injector came to life and is still working to this day. But I had to make fun of the injector some more. While I was removing and installing it, one of the “whiskers” of the injector mount broke off. I used the Volver-XC90 method to solve this problem. I took an M8 thread and cut a thread onto which I screwed a nut.

This design now holds the injector better than the factory mustache. You just need to be careful when tightening and unscrewing the nut so as not to drop it into the hood.

How to clean windshield washer nozzles? Required instructions

High-quality visibility for the driver while driving is one of the most important conditions for driving safety. When the windshield is filled with dirt and rain, when insects stick to it, and in other situations, a washer saves you from contamination.

An important part of this cleaning system are the nozzles through which water is supplied to the glass. But often they do not spray water onto the surface well, this is not always a failure, it may simply be that something got into the water supply tube (washing fluid)

Sooner or later the time comes when the injectors fail and you need to replace them with new ones. But much more often they become clogged and you have to go to a service station or clean them yourself.

In the second case, you need to know how to properly clean the windshield washer nozzles.

Cleaning jets on a car

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To clean the windshield washer without removing the part from the car, try using a thin needle or pin. Carefully insert the end of the needle into the hole and push it all the way, then pull it out and check the operation of the sprayer. If the dirt plug was close to the outlet, a stream of water will throw it out.

When cleaning with a sharp, thin tool, observe the following safety rules:

If you use thick pins and awls, you risk damaging the calibrated hole. The nozzle will spray with an uneven stream that does not reach the top of the glass.
Do not push the tool too deep. The needle may get stuck tightly or break.
When cleaning, do not move the tool to the sides. The position of the plastic sprayer may be disturbed and the jet will begin to hit past the glass or through the roof of the car.

If superficial cleaning does not work, try rinsing the nozzle with a 20 ml syringe equipped with a thin needle. The algorithm is like this:

Prepare a soap solution that is enough for 2-3 refills of the syringe.
Disconnect the fluid supply tube from the sprayer.
Insert the needle into the spray nozzle and with a sharp movement of the piston, squeeze out the cleaning solution. Repeat the operation 2–3 times.

There are two other ways to clean injectors with disconnected tubes:

insert a thin steel wire with a diameter of 0.2–0.3 mm into the nozzle, pulling it through using pliers;
blow out the holes with a compressor.

The first option is not suitable for sprayers with two nozzles - the wire will probably not pass out and will get stuck. Blowing with compressed air gives excellent results when the compressor is capable of providing a pressure of 6–8 bar. Point the gun at the nozzle - if it is inserted into the fitting, the nozzle may fly out and get lost.

Adjustment

Another important element of maintaining your car's windshield washer system is adjusting the nozzles. It is required if the jet coming out of the nozzle is directed in the wrong direction.

The process itself is simple and will take just a few minutes. And how to adjust? There is no need to remove or dismantle anything. Just do the following:

take a regular needle or pin;
insert it with a sharp edge into the nozzle (there are 2-3 nozzles in total);
depending on where the jet is directed, start turning the needle in the required direction;
if the jet goes above the glass, we turn it down, and if it sprays very low, we move up;
left and right are adjusted in the same way.

Such manipulations are possible due to the fact that the sprayers themselves have the shape of a ball rotating inside a plastic housing. Therefore, a simple needle can act as an excellent adjustment tool.

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As you can see, cleaning and adjusting the windshield sprayers on your car is very simple. You just need to monitor their condition and carry out preventive measures on time. But if the injectors completely stop working, then you will have to spend from 60 to 600 rubles, depending on the car, and replace the old devices with new ones.

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A clear and clean condition of the windshield is the key to clear control over the condition on the road. And in order to ensure such cleanliness, any car, including Renault Logan, cannot do without working windshield washer nozzles. It happens that over time these elements fail and there is a need to replace them. In this article we will tell you how to replace these devices quickly and correctly, as well as which injectors are best for you to install on your Renault Logan!

The video shows the installation of fan injectors on Renault Logan.

If you want a fan

A new type of washer nozzles is rapidly gaining popularity. And this is understandable: compared to conventional jet nozzles, fan nozzles provide several advantages:

The liquid is sprayed on the windshield more evenly, so that the brushes even make the first movement on the wet glass, reducing the appearance of scratches;
The same uniformity ensures more complete removal of solid particles;
Washer fluid is consumed more economically;
Manufacturers have developed personal fan injectors for almost all modern models. However, if it is not possible to order them or they personally do not produce them for yours, you can choose a suitable one from another brand;
The fan injector from Volvo under catalog number 30655605 is considered universal. It fits almost all models produced by Daewoo and Opel, and can be installed on Mitsubishi Colt and Subaru Forester;
Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 are equipped with injectors also from Volvo, but no. 30655606;
Injectors from VW-Skoda are perfect for Lanos, catalog number 3b0955985
;
For almost the entire Mitsubishi model range, injectors from the “American” Galant (2008 model year) are suitable. They cannot be installed on Grandis, Pajero Sport, Pajero 4, Outlander XL - the tilt angle cannot be adjusted in any way;
injectors are perfect for Lexus GX 470, Pajero and Toyota LandCruiser Prado 120 crossovers .

When planning to install fan nozzles, remember that they are especially vulnerable in cold weather - they freeze much faster than jet nozzles, so it is better to order them heated. If the hood on your car has a sharp angle, when installing the nozzles you need to adjust the spray direction by placing a seal under their rear part. Another option is to heat the washer reservoir.

In principle, we did not find anything difficult in how to remove the windshield washer nozzle. It is somewhat inconvenient to get to it, for example, on the SsangYong Korando: there is only one nozzle, located in the center and pushed under the edge of the hood, so you have to dismantle it, showing miracles of dexterity and performing almost acrobatic sketches. But the inconveniences are purely physical and completely surmountable.

What in the washer can break?

If the windshield washers do not work, it means that a failure has occurred in one of the sections of the system described above. Let's look at what problems with the glass washer may be associated with.

Pump

The pump motor is the part of the washer system that wears out very quickly due to frequent operation.

Unfortunately, you can understand that something is wrong with this device only when water stops flowing to the nozzles. Otherwise, it does not show its malfunctions in any way.

Pump repair method:

Two common ailments can affect the motor:

If corrosion of this device is your case, do not worry. Experienced motorists can easily cope with it with a simple eraser.

But if this mechanism is erased or broken, it will have to be pulled out and replaced with a new one.

You can understand that the pump is the cause of the problem by the absence of a characteristic sound. If you press the washer lever and do not hear the usual buzzing sound, it means that the pump motor is not working.

Often windshield washer malfunctions are associated with the breakdown of this particular part. We'll tell you how to replace it a little later.

Blockage

Also, water may stop flowing to the nozzles due to blockage. The fact is that the tubes through which the liquid flows are very thin and the debris that accumulates in them can cause obstruction. To combat this defect, the system will have to be flushed and possibly purged.

Torn hoses

Another reason could be that the hoses have lost their integrity. If the tubes become leaky, water will not get from point A to point B, just like if it is clogged.

No current

And another common reason is lack of nutrition. Check that the pump and accumulator shafts are securely fastened. Perhaps the motor is simply not receiving energy.

There are also terminals on the motor that could have oxidized or fallen off. Check them out.

There is also a windshield washer fuse on the motor with a power of about ten amperes. If the pump motor fails, this fuse may need to be replaced.

If problems are discovered during the cold season, it is possible that the water in the tank has simply frozen. You can fix this with a hairdryer. And it’s better to immediately fill in the “anti-freeze”, because due to frequent expansion under pressure of water that has turned into ice, the plastic container may burst.

Features of using the glass washer system

Many drivers do not think about the importance of proper operation of the windshield washer system. The fact is that various contaminants that constantly appear on the glass significantly impair visibility, and accordingly, the safety of driving a car directly depends on this. In the slushy winter, you need to wash the dirt off the windows almost every couple of minutes, using not only the wipers, but also the clean water and washer fluid supply system.

This window washing system consists of an expansion tank, a powerful pump, pipes and nozzles that spray water onto the glass under high pressure, which eliminates all possible contaminants. In the cold season in winter, instead of ordinary water, a special non-freezing liquid is used, which has a low crystallization temperature, which prevents rupture of the pipes and the tank with nozzles.

The problem is that the water contains various dissolved salts and calcium, which subsequently settle on the tubes and nozzles, creating a dense calcium deposit, which ultimately disables the entire system. Therefore, to avoid such breakdowns, it is necessary to clean the washing system on a regular basis, for which special chemicals are added to the water.

Causes of windshield washer malfunction

Before replacing the windshield washer with a new one, diagnose the old one. Find out exactly what the problem is.

Causes of windshield washer malfunction: - clogged nozzles; - hoses are in poor condition - cracked, torn, etc.; — the terminals came off; — electric pump malfunction; — the barrel itself is cracked and liquid is leaking.

If the car is parked in the cold for a long time, it happens that in severe frosts the electric windshield washer pump freezes. By the way, if your pads are frozen, I can help you with advice here. Try warming it up. You need to put the car in the garage, drain the liquid and fill it with hot water and let it sit for a while, then drain the water and fill it with hot water again. After this, add glass washing liquid and check the operation. If the windshield washer does not work, then the motor has broken down and the windshield washer will have to be replaced.

Replacement is very simple and quick. You can carry out the replacement yourself, with your own hands, without using any tools (except for wrenches).

If you need to replace a new barrel, you need to decide what size it will be. If you forget to keep an eye on the windshield washer barrel, then you need to buy a barrel of a larger displacement, you will have an additional volume of washer fluid and will have to fill it less often than usual.

There are barrels designed for one and two pumps; you choose based on the brand of the machine.

Cleaning the windshield washer nozzle

Washer nozzles are fairly simple devices, and their operating principle is based on pumping water from the washer barrel using a tube into the sprinklers, also known as nozzles. Based on this, we can conclude that if the jet is weak, uneven, incomplete or incorrectly directed, the nozzles or tube clogged with dirt should be blamed.

Cleaning the washer nozzle if the nozzle is clogged

Using compressed air. In the field of repair and maintenance of computer equipment, compressed air cans are often used, which are sold complete with nozzles of various thicknesses and lengths. To clean the washer nozzles, you need to buy a can of compressed air and use it. To do this, put on a nozzle of minimal thickness, press it firmly against the clogged nozzle and make several short (2-3 seconds) presses on the spray bottle. If you hear water starting to bubble in the washer barrel, you can stop the cleaning procedure - the nozzle is clean.
Using improvised means. The second method of cleaning the washer nozzle can be considered budget-friendly. To clean the washer nozzle when clogged, if the problem is in the nozzle, just take a thin needle, wire, pin or guitar string. Using your chosen accessory, begin to gently clean the inside of the nozzle. This method helps much less often than the option using liquid air, since it will be difficult to remove “inconveniently” stuck elements of contamination.

Cleaning the washer nozzle if the tube is clogged

Before you start cleaning the washer tube from accumulated dirt, you need to gain access to its end that fits the nozzle. To do this, lift the hood and find the place where the tube connects to the nozzle. Unplug it, in most cases a screwdriver and pliers are enough to do this, and then you can start cleaning.

There are two surefire ways to clean windshield washer transmission tubes:

Using compressed air. As with cleaning the nozzle, compressed air in a can is ideal for cleaning the tube. The cleaning process is simple: select a nozzle for the cylinder to match the diameter of the tube, it is pressed as tightly as possible to the end of the tube, after which a stream of air is supplied. When the air begins to flow without any problems, it can be stated that the windshield washer tube has been cleaned.
By blowing out the tube yourself. Before you start purging the tube, be sure to rinse it thoroughly several times in soapy water. After this, touch the end of the tube with your lips, squeeze them as much as possible and blow a stream of air into the tube. Despite its simplicity and obviousness, this method is effective and cheap.

It is strongly recommended that after cleaning the windshield washer nozzle, remove the washer reservoir and completely replace the fluid in it, after first rinsing it well several times. The cause of frequent clogged washer nozzles, in most cases, is accumulated dirt in the washer fluid reservoir.

How to easily clean clogged windshield washer nozzles

If you actively use windshield washer nozzles, sooner or later the time will come when they fail and will have to be replaced.

Much more often, they simply become clogged, which leads to the need to visit a service station or clean them yourself. If the choice is made in favor of the second case, then you should know how to properly clean the windshield washer nozzles.

Cleaning methods

Now about how to clean the windshield washer nozzles. There are many methods that were invented by folk craftsmen. They are effective and easy to implement.

I'll tell you several methods. And you decide for yourself which path to take.

Application of a compressor. It is considered the most useful and fastest cleaning method. But you will definitely need the compressor itself. It’s not worth buying it just to clean the device. The compressor hose is connected to the nozzle nozzle and the air supply is turned on. Literally 30 seconds is enough to blow out all the dirt.
An ordinary medical syringe. It is inferior in efficiency to a compressor, but consumables and tools cost pennies. Water with a small amount of citric acid is poured into the syringe. All hoses from the nozzle are disconnected. It is better to read in advance in the operating manual of your car how to remove the sprayer on it. A special feature of the method is that the syringe is inserted where the water comes out and does not enter. That is, on the back side of the nozzle. This will make washing more effective.
A simple pin. Some people believe that you should not use pins and needles, since they can damage the glass washer spray. Well I do not know. I have used this technique many times and have had no problems. The main thing here is to be careful. Please note that pins only remove minor dirt. This is a kind of road method when you don’t have a compressor or at least a syringe with citric acid at hand. A pin or needle is inserted into the nozzle and the dirt is carefully picked out. Only those contaminants that have accumulated near the nozzle are cleaned. There's no point in going deeper.
Detergent and cleaning agent. The method is effective, but will require quite a lot of time when compared with other methods. Remove the nozzle and place it in a container with water and cleaning agent. Sometimes it is enough to hold the sprayer there for a few minutes. But after that you still have to wash it. With a syringe or a compressor, decide for yourself.

As you can see, there are no particular problems with cleaning windshield washer nozzles. The procedure is simple, regardless of the method you choose.

Keep in mind that cleaning is not a panacea. In some cases, the injectors may wear out and permanently fail. Then the only way out will be to completely replace them. Well, at least they cost a little.

Using ready-made chemicals or citric acid

In auto chemical stores you can find various specialized products, the main purpose of which is to eliminate such dense calcium formations and clean the windshield washer system. Despite their effectiveness, such products are still not widely used on the market, which is explained by their high cost. Therefore, you should not be surprised by the fact that many car owners use improvised means the old fashioned way, especially since they are completely safe and effective.

One of these time-tested folk recipes for cleaning the washer reservoir and the entire system is citric acid. The cost of lemon juice is minimal, and provided that the maximum permissible dosages are observed, plaque can be completely eliminated, returning the original elasticity to the pipes. The use of such a chemical allows you to remove contaminants from the spray nozzles, which again efficiently wash the windshield, ensuring its complete cleaning.

Citric acid effectively breaks down various solid deposits; it is an inexpensive and completely safe product to use. All you need to do is add a small amount of lemon juice to the water in the expansion tank, then lightly spray the glass with water so that the cleaning solution reaches all tubes and spray nozzles. It will be necessary to let this liquid work for several days, which will be enough to completely remove the existing plaque.

The undoubted advantage of using such citric acid is its minimal aggressiveness, which eliminates the possibility of damage to the paintwork at an increased concentration of the solution. However, remember that you should not use pure lemon for such cleaning, so it must be diluted with water, at least in a one-to-one consistency.

What types of malfunctions are there?

In fact, there are not so many problems, and they are divided into electrical and mechanical. Most often, problems arise in the mechanical part. Mechanical problems are simple, the first problem is lack of fluid. That is, it either simply ran out in the tank, or froze due to the low temperature. In the first case, you just need to top it up, and in the second, warm up the engine well, and its heat will defrost the liquid.

The hose could also have come off; it needs to be installed back, and the problem is solved. And the most common problem is clogged injectors. They can become clogged due to the use of low-quality fluid or due to the ingress of dust and weight.

Poor flow can also be due to problems with the pump or seals, so you should find out what the problem is.

Features of work

There is nothing complicated about the operation of the injectors. This device is designed to supply water or a special washer fluid to the windshield of a car.

All nozzles are divided into two types.

Jet. They release a stream of water and that’s it. Basic principle, nothing special. Mainly used on older cars;
Fan. Their feature is the uniform distribution of water or liquid over the surface of the lobovka. Such devices extend the life of the wipers because they allow them to glide over a constantly moistened glass surface.

They are characterized by several situations that require mandatory driver intervention.

Lack of liquid. Usually it simply runs out in the tank, and the driver simply does not notice this and does not add a new portion in time. Check regularly how much liquid is in the container and monitor the level;
A hose that has come off. I think you won't need instructional videos or photos with instructions here. Just put the hose in place and that's it. The renovation is complete;
Freezing of liquid. Usually occurs due to low temperature and the use of ordinary water instead of a special washer. Warm up the engine more. Due to the generated heat, the liquid will defrost;
Clogging. The most common trouble that you can deal with yourself. Everything is done quickly and without any difficulties.

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Valeo C56 Compact 550 mm windshield wipers with fan washer nozzles for VAZ Priora Supplied from Volvo.
Awesome thing compared to ours! I've been traveling with fans for 5 years now. At speed on the highway it is inconvenient - it blows the spray down the windshield. The Land Cruiser has two-jet as stock, it hits the middle of the windshield even at 120 km/h. I want to try two-jet on a VAZ

Many people write about consumption, but this winter I spent less washer fluid with the fan ones than last winter with my family. I took the jets with the letter G, you can look in the bulletin board. The valve is from the previous owner, although there is an option that it was from the factory (the maximum configuration). True, one blows badly while driving, but I really liked it when I bought it, I’ll have to replace it in the spring.

In addition to all that has been said, I have a station wagon tank for two motors, I powered them together and each injector pumps its own motor.

This winter I installed one from a shnivy and one valve from Toyota, in front of the injectors, plus I soldered a resistor in the wiper relay to 50 kohm, the washer flows before the stroke, the brushes rub 2 times, the consumption is less than with the original ones

similar, only 3 years already)

They cost 600 rubles from a Volvo at one time, they pour beautifully with one press for 1 second. all the glass is filled. + there is a relay from VW, i.e. one press the glass is filled and 1 stroke of the brushes, and not 3 dry)

Can I have the relay number? I have 2 strokes and the second one is dry, when the brushes are new.

relay 99 article number 357955531 Soon I will make a post about the washer. My config: Washer reservoir drain + boiler from Mercedes w220 www.drive2.ru/l/466024980849624275/ Washer motors Golf www.drive2.ru/l/460725884559559225/ Check valve Toyota Fan injectors Volvo Windshield wiper motor VW Golf www.drive2.ru/ l/10119682/ Well, relay 99.

the original relay for disassembly costs 500-1000 rubles, and you get a super convenient relay, in addition to the washer, which is based on the turn-on time. The pause can also be adjusted very conveniently; the longer it is turned on, the longer the pause will be. or one revolution faster. in pause mode the brushes can clean quickly almost like in mode 1

I installed it from a VAZ 2101 on the hood, and there is no need to attach it to the frill like the tenth ones. But the effect is the same. I didn’t think about the consumption, the goal was to irrigate all the glass.

Many people also praise Chevy Niva

no one has ever put it! what you?!

Installed a long time ago - everything is fine, still alive. Washer consumption is much lower www.drive2.ru/l/7476703/

from 10k on a frill (there is a (welcom) in the BZ and the hood is always dry and clean))

Yes, the main thing is to install the valve

So the expense is still huge?

Without a valve, it will not be possible to irrigate in one second, so the flow rate will be higher. Plus with the valve it’s much more comfortable

Where should I install the valve?

Hyundai, Toyota... I got it from the same place on the market

Fan windshield washer nozzles for Kia Rio-3

Fan injectors from Hyundai Solaris (Accent) with catalog numbers are suitable for Kia Rio-3:

98630-1R800 (right injector).
98630-1R100 (left injector).
The check valve that fits has the spare parts catalog number - 98886-29000.

Tool

14mm wrench for removing windshield wipers.
Two flat-blade screwdrivers (one thinner, the other regular).
Knife (may be needed for cutting pipes).
Double-sided tape (needed for gluing foam buffers, they will be discussed below).

Procedure for installing fan nozzles

The whole procedure includes: dismantling old injectors and installing new ones. We suggest dismantling the standard injectors carefully by removing the front plastic cover in which they are installed. To do this you will have to remove:

Windshield wiper arms (use a screwdriver and a 14 mm wrench).
Peel off the foam buffers on both sides (hold on with double-sided tape).

Carefully remove the central cover, in which the nozzles are installed and the water supply pipes run through.

To remove the nozzle, disconnect the tube, squeeze the antennae and push it out.

Install a new fan nozzle.
Replace the other injector in the same way.
On the right side, where water is supplied from the tank to the nozzles, install a check valve. Remember that the arrow on it should point in the direction of water movement - from the tank to the nozzles.
Reassemble and install all removed panels in reverse order.

There is also an easier way to replace washer nozzles, but there is a possibility of breaking the old (standard) nozzles during dismantling. The whole procedure consists of “picking out” the standard injectors with a screwdriver. In the next video, the master does it quite accurately, but this does not mean that it will happen for everyone.

That's what science is all about!

How often a car enthusiast cannot even go on a trip in his car if the driver's view washer suddenly stops working. And it would be fine if the liquid ran out, or the channels were simply clogged. It’s worse when the “sprinklers” themselves fail.

Here we need to replace the windshield washer nozzles. Fortunately, these sprinklers can be purchased quite inexpensively. But why do they become unusable? There are several reasons for this, we list them below:

constant blockages lead to irremovable adhesion of dirt in the holes;
temperature changes and constant humidity, which causes the holes to fill with rust;
freezing water can cause cracking.

Of course, if you suspect any malfunction of these components, you should definitely try to clean them first. To do this, you can take a needle from a syringe and carefully insert it into the hole in the part, where the liquid sprays out.

In the case when the engine pumps washer fluid to the nozzles, and it splashes somewhere under the hood, that is, there is a rupture in the hose - in this case, the leaky washer hose must be replaced.

If, when removing the hoses from the sprinklers, liquid is supplied from each end of the hose, then there is only one thing left - to replace the nozzles that are not spraying. We will now study how it is produced. Also see how to replace a rear window washer nozzle and repair chips on the windshield.

We clean the injectors with our own hands

If fluid stops flowing onto the windshield, you should first find out the reason. It is possible that the jets or the pipe through which the coolant flows are clogged. In this case, it is necessary to clean the parts.

Windshield washer nozzle

There are several ways to clean washer nozzles:

Blow out the nozzles using a can of compressed air.
You can use thin, hard-to-bend wire, such as a guitar string. It should be inserted several times into the nozzle nozzle.
Disconnect the tube from the nozzle and rinse it in the opposite direction using a stream from the syringe. Rinse until all contaminants come out the back.
If the above methods do not help, the jets need to be removed from the car, soaked overnight, rinsed well and reinstalled.

If cleaning does not help, then replacement is needed.

Installation of fan washer nozzles

Installing fan washer nozzles instead of standard jet ones usually does not cause any particular difficulties. Depending on the car model, injectors can be installed either without additional modifications or with some nuances associated, for example, with adjusting the height of the injectors. On some vehicles the spray area may be very high. You can solve this problem by placing a sealant or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back of the nozzle. Sometimes the lower part of the body of fan nozzles turns out to be slightly wider than the previously installed jet counterparts. in this case, you will have to sharpen the body a little so that the nozzle fits into place.

Cleaning methods

Now about how to clean the windshield washer nozzles. There are many methods that were invented by folk craftsmen. They are effective and easy to implement.

I'll tell you several methods. And you decide for yourself which path to take.

Application of a compressor. It is considered the most useful and fastest cleaning method. But you will definitely need the compressor itself. It’s not worth buying it just to clean the device. The compressor hose is connected to the nozzle nozzle and the air supply is turned on. Literally 30 seconds is enough to blow out all the dirt.
An ordinary medical syringe. It is inferior in efficiency to a compressor, but consumables and tools cost pennies. Water with a small amount of citric acid is poured into the syringe. All hoses from the nozzle are disconnected. It is better to read in advance in the operating manual of your car how to remove the sprayer on it. A special feature of the method is that the syringe is inserted where the water comes out and does not enter. That is, on the back side of the nozzle. This will make washing more effective.
A simple pin. Some people believe that you should not use pins and needles, since they can damage the glass washer spray. Well I do not know. I have used this technique many times and have had no problems. The main thing here is to be careful. Please note that pins only remove minor dirt. This is a kind of road method when you don’t have a compressor or at least a syringe with citric acid at hand. A pin or needle is inserted into the nozzle and the dirt is carefully picked out. Only those contaminants that have accumulated near the nozzle are cleaned. There's no point in going deeper.
Detergent and cleaning agent. The method is effective, but will require quite a lot of time when compared with other methods. Remove the nozzle and place it in a container with water and cleaning agent. Sometimes it is enough to hold the sprayer there for a few minutes. But after that you still have to wash it. With a syringe or a compressor, decide for yourself.

As you can see, there are no particular problems with cleaning windshield washer nozzles. The procedure is simple, regardless of the method you choose.

What types of malfunctions are there?

Poor flow can also be due to problems with the pump or seals, so you should find out what the problem is.

How to identify the problem and what you need to fix it

When the nozzles begin to work much worse than before - the jet pressure is greatly reduced or is completely absent - it is quite possible that dirt has simply gotten into them. In such a case, they should be cleaned; it is quite possible to do this yourself. To do this you need to prepare:

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But before you start cleaning the windshield washer nozzles , you need to make sure that the problem lies in the blockage.

You should immediately check the presence of water in the washer .

If there is a sufficient amount of it, you should remove the hoses supplying liquid to the nozzles and then turn on the washer. If a sufficiently strong stream of water flows from the removed hoses, the glass cleaning system is functioning normally, and the problem really lies in clogged nozzles.