Hey guys,
Just like the title implies, what do you do to unclug a clogged wiper sprayer and get it spraying like new again? Lime-Away? -Nathan

 

I'm wondering about this myself, as I have the same problem.

 

blow it out with ur mouth

 

^^^^Yes, I would check to see if your hoses are cloged or pinched.

Also, sometimes the water jets on the hood can get cloged, I like to use a 90 degree angle pick to stick in the little holes to unclog them, don't jam them in there hard though, easy does it.

 

Dislodging the blockage is only a temporary solution. Whatever is in there will eventually be pushed back into the hole, and block it again. On my other car (not the FD) I had to remove the hoses from the sprayer, remove the sprayers, and clean them out. Once this is done, I advise turning on the sprayer to clear the hoses of any debris before reconnecting them. Should be easy enough ............ but I haven't done it on the FD

 

I'm still on the fence about how to effectively clean the nozzles.

I've boiled them. Bleached them (due to algae growth visible in reservoir because previous owner used water instead of reservoir fluid). Immersed them in Lime-away. Picked at the hole w/ a needle.

Not sure what is "more" effective. Some times it is a noticeable difference. Other times...not so much.

 

I should clarify my situation a bit. I think the problem isn't so much there is something stuck inside the sprayer, but I basically never used the wiper sprayer and over time calcium buildup has covered up the opening. I was a little hesitant to stick something into the hole because it might just push the stuff into the sprayer itself or possibly damage the opening, but I also didn't want to use chemicals for fear of damaging the paint. I suppose the best way is Adam's way, remove the entire sprayer nozzle and clean it outside the car. Sigh.

 

Careful you don't break them when removing them, those little plastic nozzles are ludicrously overpriced.

 

Most times they just get car wax in the tips. I usually just use a needle to pick the junk out, spray the washers a bit, then repeat. Nine times out of ten that does the trick.

I think, for the washer nozzles, you can pull the hose off, slip a 10mm socket over the inside, then push up. The socket will depress the retaining tangs so you can remove the nozzle.

Or, just hook up 100psi of compressed air to the nozzle .

Dale

 

I have used a small number drill in a pin vise. You can clean it while it's being activated for maximum effectiveness. I have noticed the the FD nozzles clog up a lot more than those on most other cars. It's an FD quirk that bothers me.

 

Its kind of funny, but in over 5 years, I don't think I have ever used my sprayers. I don't drive it when the roads are wet, and I keep the car pretty clean, so I don't really have a need for them.

 

I usually put a needle or a paper clip in the hole then I will run rubbing alcohol or degrease through it to get a good clean.

 

a needle works great!

Oops EDIT, already been mentioned.

 

Yep, again, basically the same as my situation. A stupid bird scored a direct hit on my rear hatch window, so I thought I'd try the sprayer for once; all that came out was a little dribble of washer fluid.

I'm going to take a chance and pick at it with a needle...

 

never needed it either, i just push it now and then to keep it flowing

 

I think if its calcium build-up CLR wouldn't hurt. And if its bird ****, I say use warm water and soap or alcohol.

 

a toothpick

 

The best thing I've found for this is to use welders tip cleaners and have someone activating the washer while cleaning it to prevent pushing the junk back into the nozzles. If someone can't help you then a hand pump liquid sprayer hooked up to (like used at the dragstrip for spraying water over the radiator) then you can push water through while clearing the nozzle opening.