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Old 01-11-2015, 02:50 PM
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windshield washer adjustment?

my windshield washer nozzles spray too low. i find myself using way to much fluid to try and clean the window at speed. i used to be able to adjust previous honda's washer nozzle's with a pin, rotating the ball in seat to get the proper spray pattern.

i could not find anything about adjustment in the manual. I just checked out the car. it was a little tough to tell, but i thought the washer possibly could be rotated with a screwdriver. not sure if it was my mid teens weather, but it did not move. i didn't want to break it, so did not force the issue.

anyone know if the windshield washer nozzles are adjustable?
 

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Im curious on this. Ill research this too.
 
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Old 01-12-2015, 05:27 AM
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I'm wondering the same thing, because it looked to me as though the driver side was spraying pretty low. Passenger side didn't matter to me at the time (since I was driving), but it looked OK.
 
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I'm wondering the same thing, because it looked to me as though the driver side was spraying pretty low. Passenger side didn't matter to me at the time (since I was driving), but it looked OK.
I have the same exact issue. Ill look at the nozzle later today. It has to be adjustable im thinking. If its non adjustable thats stupid.
 

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Old 01-12-2015, 09:54 AM
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Poorly Aimed Pisser

I'm glad someone brought this up ... thought it was just me. I will check it out as well.
 
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Old 01-12-2015, 10:08 AM
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Very happy to see this topic. I only use the spray when stopped.. If not, I'm lucky to clear the wiper blades.
 
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Old 01-12-2015, 09:58 PM
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Same problem for me, especially on the driver's side. Also, when I pull forward on the handle to mist the front windshield, some wiper fluid leaks out the nozzle on the rear window. This is annoying! Anyone else?
 
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Old 01-12-2015, 10:32 PM
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I have wonderd this same thing too! It annoys me. Anybody have any idea about it?
 
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Old 01-14-2015, 01:45 AM
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Unhappy Low spray

Yeah, me too!
 
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Old 01-14-2015, 06:22 AM
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i was looking at it again yesterday, and i do not think it is adjustable. it is 4 degrees right now, so i am not going to try and take it apart yet. i was hoping someone in a warmer climate could try...

the plastic cowl the sprayer nozzle is housed in, moves fairly easily. i was thinking of shimming the cowl up, thus moving the sprayers. if the nozzles are in fact non adjustable, then that will be our only option.
 
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Yeah I'm in the same boat too Rodney, its around 8 degrees outside now. I quickly looked at the nozzles and they do seem like they are fixed. I was hoping for some sort of ball and socket design that allows adjustment. Once I have a chance to really analyze it I'll report back. If the cowl can be shimmed then at least its something.
 
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Old 01-14-2015, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rodney
my windshield washer nozzles spray too low. i find myself using way to much fluid to try and clean the window at speed. i used to be able to adjust previous honda's washer nozzle's with a pin, rotating the ball in seat to get the proper spray pattern.

i could not find anything about adjustment in the manual. I just checked out the car. it was a little tough to tell, but i thought the washer possibly could be rotated with a screwdriver. not sure if it was my mid teens weather, but it did not move. i didn't want to break it, so did not force the issue.

anyone know if the windshield washer nozzles are adjustable?
yes they are. with a straight pin, which is also how you clean them.
 
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Confirmed you can adjust with a small pin. Here is a picture


 
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Old 01-14-2015, 02:26 PM
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Good to know!! Thanks for the information!
 
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Old 01-14-2015, 02:34 PM
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Mine seems to change depending on the weather. Originally it always seemed low. But I think with winter maybe ice and snow have worked its way into the sprayers because at least for a while I was getting full spray coverage.
 
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Old 01-14-2015, 04:57 PM
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Thanks so much for checking this out. I was a bit loathe to trying this approach, concerned that I might break something. Good deal.
 
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Anytime guys always glad to be of help love this forum!!
 
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Old 02-21-2015, 07:23 AM
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Planning to try this out today - any advice on how not to break anything?
 
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Mine too. I sounds like that Honda set it low on the drivers side. I will adjust mine also.
 
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Old 02-21-2015, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by cranraspberry
Planning to try this out today - any advice on how not to break anything?
Whatever you stick in the nozzle, dont just twist it like it's a shifter. Finess is all i can say. Mine popped like they ratchet in there. One click up on both sides went from the bottom of the window to the top.

Goid luck.
 


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