Driver's side windshield washer nozzle doesn't spray

[Doyt W. Echelberger]

I'll brainstorm with you, Paul.  It sounds like it is plugged in the nozzle 
channel with a particle from the feed line.

Some particle plugged it that was able to get through the feed line, but 
was about the same size as the nozzle channel. Pressure from the pump 
pushed it in there. Vacuum will pull it back out, or pressure applied to 
the outside opening will blow it back into the feed line. Reasonamble 
theory. Now, how do we do that?

Practical real-world solution: Clamp the feed line with a hemostat between 
the driver nozzle and the passenger nozzle. Suck on the feed line at a 
location before the driver nozzle and after the washer pump. Don't swallow. 
Rap on the driver nozzle with a screwdriver blade as you apply suction (it 
might help dislodge the particle.)

If this alone doesn't work, get a hypodermic syringe fitted with a needle 
that lodges snugly in the bore of the nozzle, from the outside. Apply 
pressure to the washer fluid you put in the barrel of the syringe. This 
blows the particle back into the feed line.  Apply suction at the other 
side at the same time. Have someone tap on the nozzle when this is 
happening.  Sing Dixie if possible, as it may cheer you up:~) Just telling 
you how I'd do it. Modify the process as necessary to avoid damage to self, 
others, or property.    Good Luck.

I usually just wiggle a pin point in my nozzle when it is plugged. But, you 
probably already tried that.

Doyt Echelberger

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At 11:08 AM 11/7/00 -0500, you wrote:
My driver's side windshield washer nozzle doesn't spray .......ssnippppp

Thanks,
Paul
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