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Halcyon Jan 30, 2009 06:50 PM

Driver's side washer jet = dead
 
Well one mid winter later it seems my driver's side washer jet stopped working or is plugged - Looks like there be warranty appointment to be made joys just as it started a mini melt.

It's not even accessible or at least it didnt appear to be when i looked in there - hopefully honda techs wont bust something like last time when they went in there.

Anyone else have this issue yet?

Tofuman Jan 30, 2009 07:19 PM

You could try dipping it in a drain cleaner or vinegar or something to clean it.

Tork Jan 30, 2009 09:07 PM

you are in Winnipeg,
Sorta think it is frozen, like you got some inferior or diluted windshield washer fluid. Possible????

kenchan Jan 30, 2009 09:14 PM

+1, put some washer fluid in a spraybottle and spray at the nozzle from the outside.

that's how i clear my washer nozzles from time to time. if there is something blocking
the hole other than ice, try some thin wire and push it in.

mahout Jan 31, 2009 12:08 PM


Originally Posted by Halcyon (Post 562515)
Well one mid winter later it seems my driver's side washer jet stopped working or is plugged - Looks like there be warranty appointment to be made joys just as it started a mini melt.

It's not even accessible or at least it didnt appear to be when i looked in there - hopefully honda techs wont bust something like last time when they went in there.

Anyone else have this issue yet?


Haven't looked at my manual or the car (I'm warm and it cold there) but usually the WSW jet is connected by a small hose that can be disconnected from the jet. If the system pumps liquid out when disconnected the jet is plugged. They can be cleaned easily with one of the strands of a multistrrand electrical wire, typically 18 to 20 gage. The copper wont harm the jet as far as i know from using it on dozens of cars. Comes in handy cleaning injectors, carb jets, lots of other orefices omn my computer stuff (power off)..

HONDAMATIC Feb 1, 2009 12:37 AM

sometimes i use a safety pin to unclog it, but thats why i fill my car with bottled water

robertdjr Feb 1, 2009 03:07 AM

sometimes mold or frozen you need to squeeze it out.. use anti freeze washers :P

kenchan Feb 1, 2009 07:36 AM


Originally Posted by HONDAMATIC (Post 563675)
sometimes i use a safety pin to unclog it, but thats why i fill my car with bottled water

yah, distilled water would be ideal, but then not in snow belt states. :D
it will quickly freeze...the ENTIRE system.


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