sprayer nozzle adjustment

927 Views 7 Replies 0 Participants Last post by bauz, Jan 19, 2006

Discussion Starter · Jan 3, 2006

The windshield washer fluid nozzles on the hood of my 97 Camry won't
move at all when I try to adjust them. I have stuck pins, darts, and
other pointy objects in there to try and make them spray where I want
them to. Does anyone have a method that works?

Save

1 - 8 of 8 Posts

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jan 3, 2006

I have the same issue im sure dirt and hard water in winshield fluid
has stuck them usualy a pin works maybe something like Lime Away would
loosen calcium deposits and a penetrating oil to loosen dirt, or you can
try a hammer.

Save

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 18, 2006

The windshield washer nozzles were goofy from the day I picked up my 97
Camry brand-new. I get three solid streams of fluid instead of even
streaming. I never bothered with it. Might be normal.
"badgolferman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]
> The windshield washer fluid nozzles on the hood of my 97 Camry won't
> move at all when I try to adjust them. I have stuck pins, darts, and
> other pointy objects in there to try and make them spray where I want
> them to. Does anyone have a method that works?
>

Save

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 18, 2006

>> The windshield washer fluid nozzles on the hood of my 97
>> Camry won't move at all when I try to adjust them. I have
>> stuck pins, darts, and other pointy objects in there to
>> try and make them spray where I want them to. Does anyone
>> have a method that works?
>>
>
>
>

Just a rant from me on this subject......I've hated the hood
mounted sprayer nozzles ever since they appeared in the late
'80's. The old style that were mounted right under the hood near
the windshield did a much better job & much easier to maintain.
Wish the auto makers would go back to them. Just my 2 cents
worth !!!
dc

See less See more

Save

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 18, 2006

On 03 Jan 2006 20:24:26 GMT, "badgolferman"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>The windshield washer fluid nozzles on the hood of my 97 Camry won't
>move at all when I try to adjust them. I have stuck pins, darts, and
>other pointy objects in there to try and make them spray where I want
>them to. Does anyone have a method that works?

For my two cents worth: The manual for my 05 Camry says never to use
pins and the like to clear the nozzles. Dunno why. Every other car
that I've had said that's what to use...... Go figger...

Fotofreak

See less See more

Save

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 18, 2006

FotoFreak, 1/18/2006, 2:11:01 PM,
<[email protected]> wrote:

> On 03 Jan 2006 20:24:26 GMT, "badgolferman"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > The windshield washer fluid nozzles on the hood of my 97 Camry won't
> > move at all when I try to adjust them. I have stuck pins, darts,
> > and other pointy objects in there to try and make them spray where
> > I want them to. Does anyone have a method that works?
>
> For my two cents worth: The manual for my 05 Camry says never to use
> pins and the like to clear the nozzles. Dunno why. Every other car
> that I've had said that's what to use...... Go figger...
>

What are you supposed to use then?

--
"Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially
denied." ~ Otto Von Bismark

See less See more

Save

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 19, 2006

On 18 Jan 2006 19:44:17 GMT, "badgolferman"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>FotoFreak, 1/18/2006, 2:11:01 PM,
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>What are you supposed to use then?

Darned if I know. I've always used a pin with my other cars. I suppose
they want you to go to the dealer's.....

Fotofreak

See less See more

Save

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 19, 2006

I also had the same problem on a 91. After the pins didn't work, I tried to
use a screwdriver and a lot of force, but it didn't move. What did work was
a small thin paper clip that came with plastic shield. After stripping the
shield off it was thin enough to enter deep into the hole, and the nozzle
started moving. I hope it works for you as well.

Save

1 - 8 of 8 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month