Windshield Washer (nozzle)?

[Michael Vogler]

My driver's side windshield washer is works "okay", but my passenger's side is barely pushing out any water. The hoses look good (reasonably soft without any apparent cracks or leaks) and the pump motor is working.  Any tips on getting the nozzles to spray better or to direct the spray?  Is there a way to clean the nozzles without pulling them out?   Is the most reliable solution to just  install a new pump?

Michael Vogler

[Jason Edge]

The washer nozzle tip is screwed into the nozzle base. It is also how you set the spray pattern. You can screw the tip completely out with a medium sized screwdriver, being careful not to drop/lose the tip, and then take a needle or very small paper clip, etc and make sure the passage is clear.  Sometimes those nozzles bases and/or tip get corroded and block passage. I do have very good nozzle tips ($5) or nozzle & tip ($10) if you need one. Below is an example of a good one showing the tip at the front. 

[Michael Vogler]

Jason,

Thank you for your advice on my windshield washers.  I followed your instructions, removed and cleaned the nozzles and they now work great!!

Thank you!

Mike Vogler

[Jason Edge]

Glad that helped.