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Windshield Wiper Spray

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by hunterxaz, Jan 18, 2011.

  1. hunterxaz

    hunterxaz New Member

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    My windshield wiper spray doesn't work. The juice just kind of sputters out, it doesn't shoot out. The tank is full, and the rear-window wiper nozzle works fine. What are some things I can do to troubleshoot this?
     
    #1 hunterxaz, Jan 18, 2011
  2. Rokeby

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    Sounds like something is clogging the washer fluid nozzle hole(s).

    You can try to clear them out with a straight pin or needle. An unfolded
    paper clip may work, but if it doesn't fit without forcing it, STOP. You
    don't want to goober up the hole and get an erratic spray pattern.

    If this doesn't work, you may need to unhook the tube for the washer
    fluid at the nozzle and try to "back flush" the nozzle with some
    water/fluid.

    FWIW, the hole in the nozzle is in a small spherical bead. You can re-aim
    the fliud streams by inserting the pin/needle/clip deeply in the nozzle hole
    and then twisting the bead to re-aim it. Be careful, small changes can
    result in large changes in the spray pattern. (Don't ask how I know. :rolleyes:)
     
    #2 Rokeby, Jan 18, 2011
  3. hunterxaz

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    I'll take a look tomorrow. I tried the toothbrush + vinegar trick tonight but may need to do a pin. I'll post results.
     
    #3 hunterxaz, Jan 18, 2011
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    Any results to your issue?
     
    #4 AvTech72, Sep 13, 2019
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