windsheild washer nozzle

unfdozer · 07-30-2009, 02:46 PM

My drivers side windshield washer is not working/spraying. The passengers side works fine. I thought it maybe due to a loose connection but I am not able to get through the insulation that cover the underside of the hood (without tearing it). I am not able to pull the plastic plugs out either. Any suggestions? I have been looking for a new/used insulation and plugs but I am not sure what their real name is so I am having difficulty searching.

firepa63 · 07-30-2009, 02:53 PM

Did you try sticking a pin into the nozzles to see if they are clogged?

morpheusx · 07-31-2009, 12:14 PM

if you can't find a sewing pin for the nozzles a lot of times a few brushes with a clean toothbrush will do the trick.

unfdozer · 08-17-2009, 03:32 PM

I tried that idea and it still does not work.....suggestions?

FBear · 08-17-2009, 03:46 PM

Get a compressed air canister the type you would use to clean a computer. With the nozzle put it up against the non working unit, spray it in so the air will hopefully clear what ever is blocking the washer nozzle.

vertex · 08-17-2009, 11:37 PM

Check that the hose going to it is not pinched. You can pull the hose off the nozzle under the hood, and see if the fluid squirts out there.

unfdozer · 08-20-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vertex

Check that the hose going to it is not pinched. You can pull the hose off the nozzle under the hood, and see if the fluid squirts out there.

Pull the hose from the engine side not the hood side correct?

unfdozer · 08-27-2009, 10:56 AM

I am not able to get to the hose that is connected do the hood. There is a barrier (not sure what it is called or what type of material) between the engine and the underside of the hood. The material is held to the hood by round plastic screws. I have not found a way to remove them without tearing the barrier or breaking the screens. Suggestions?

unfdozer · 10-26-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unfdozer

I am not able to get to the hose that is connected do the hood. There is a barrier (not sure what it is called or what type of material) between the engine and the underside of the hood. The material is held to the hood by round plastic screws. I have not found a way to remove them without tearing the barrier or breaking the screens. Suggestions?

Rokeby · 10-26-2009, 03:22 PM

Here's what little help I can give:

The piece under the hood is caller the "Insulator" and it goes for
~$157,

the plastic screws, "Insulator Clips," for it go for $0.83
apeice at this parts supplier:

Wholesale Toyota Parts

I guess the smart thing to do would be to cut/abrade the heads off
the clips to remove the Insulator.

Someone with access/a subscription to the Prius Collision Damage,
Body Repair Manual will have to see what it says about removal/
replacement.

Should you want info on the parts of the washer/wiper system, you
have to push down through the levels under "windshield" in the list on
the left of the page. The nozzles go for ~$18.

Hope this helps.

07-30-2009, 02:46 PM	#1
unfdozer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL Posts: 6 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	windsheild washer nozzle My drivers side windshield washer is not working/spraying. The passengers side works fine. I thought it maybe due to a loose connection but I am not able to get through the insulation that cover the underside of the hood (without tearing it). I am not able to pull the plastic plugs out either. Any suggestions? I have been looking for a new/used insulation and plugs but I am not sure what their real name is so I am having difficulty searching.

07-30-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
firepa63 Senior Citizen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 928 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 0	Re: windsheild washer nozzle Did you try sticking a pin into the nozzles to see if they are clogged?

07-31-2009, 12:14 PM	#3
morpheusx Professor Chaos Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,506 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 7 Thanked 39 Times in 25 Posts Friends: 3	Re: windsheild washer nozzle if you can't find a sewing pin for the nozzles a lot of times a few brushes with a clean toothbrush will do the trick.

08-17-2009, 03:32 PM	#4
unfdozer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL Posts: 6 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: windsheild washer nozzle I tried that idea and it still does not work.....suggestions?

08-17-2009, 03:46 PM	#5
FBear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maplewood, NJ Posts: 303 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: windsheild washer nozzle Get a compressed air canister the type you would use to clean a computer. With the nozzle put it up against the non working unit, spray it in so the air will hopefully clear what ever is blocking the washer nozzle.

08-17-2009, 11:37 PM	#6
vertex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new york Posts: 153 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts Friends: 2	Re: windsheild washer nozzle Check that the hose going to it is not pinched. You can pull the hose off the nozzle under the hood, and see if the fluid squirts out there.

08-27-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
unfdozer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL Posts: 6 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: windsheild washer nozzle I am not able to get to the hose that is connected do the hood. There is a barrier (not sure what it is called or what type of material) between the engine and the underside of the hood. The material is held to the hood by round plastic screws. I have not found a way to remove them without tearing the barrier or breaking the screens. Suggestions?

10-26-2009, 03:22 PM	#10
Rokeby Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ballamer, Merlin Posts: 1,512 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 96 Thanked 74 Times in 54 Posts Friends: 2	Re: windsheild washer nozzle Here's what little help I can give: The piece under the hood is caller the "Insulator" and it goes for ~$157, the plastic screws, "Insulator Clips," for it go for $0.83 apeice at this parts supplier: Wholesale Toyota Parts I guess the smart thing to do would be to cut/abrade the heads off the clips to remove the Insulator. Someone with access/a subscription to the Prius Collision Damage, Body Repair Manual will have to see what it says about removal/ replacement. Should you want info on the parts of the washer/wiper system, you have to push down through the levels under "windshield" in the list on the left of the page. The nozzles go for ~$18. Hope this helps. Last edited by Rokeby; 10-26-2009 at 04:03 PM.

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