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Windshield washer fluid "spouts"

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Soylent, Oct 18, 2006.

  1. Soylent

    Soylent The v isn't a station wagon! It's just big boned

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    I noticed one of my washer fluid jets was shooting too low, right below the windshield where the wipers didn't touch. So I looked closer at the nozzles and found that you can move the nozzles back and forth to aim them better at the windshield. They really thought of everything.

    I don't recall reading this on here lately, so I just thought I'd share with everyone :)
     
    #1 Soylent, Oct 18, 2006
  2. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    A big needle carefully inserted into the hole of the "spout" gives you the leverage to aim the spray. But it's pretty much trial-and-error to get great coverage. A partner to operate the spray switch is helpful.
     
    #2 Bill Merchant, Oct 19, 2006
  3. Skwyre7

    Skwyre7 What's the catch?

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill Merchant @ Oct 19 2006, 12:30 AM) [snapback]334918[/snapback]</div>
    But not while you're in the process of adjusting the "spout". :lol:
     
    #3 Skwyre7, Oct 19, 2006
  4. Gloftoe

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    Our 2005 Prius had a problem with the washer spouts. I never touch them, but they seemed to adjust themselves into shooting wherever they pleased. I asked the dealer about it, and they replaced them for free.

    Two months later, and they're doing the same thing again. Is this a chronic problem with these washer spouts? They do seem pretty cheesy, to say the least.
     
    #4 Gloftoe, Oct 19, 2006
  5. jamarimutt

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    There was a thread about this a long time ago, it even included pictures.
     
    #5 jamarimutt, Oct 19, 2006
  6. Soylent

    Soylent The v isn't a station wagon! It's just big boned

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jamarimutt @ Oct 19 2006, 07:34 PM) [snapback]335312[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks, that's very helpful. Can you link it?
     
    #6 Soylent, Oct 20, 2006
  7. Pious

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    Most if not all cars allow you to adjust the spout.
     
    #7 Pious, Oct 20, 2006
  8. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Soylent @ Oct 20 2006, 06:20 AM) [snapback]335490[/snapback]</div>
    tonypschaefer was the person who first found out. Searching for his posts/threads might result in a quicker search. Don't ask how I remembered lol.
     
    #8 Tideland Prius, Oct 20, 2006
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