Better Windshield Washer Jets?
02-23-06, 04:22 PM
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Better Windshield Washer Jets?
I was trying to clean my windshield on my way home from class today and realized that the windshield washer jets on the GS suck. The stream that comes out is very weak and not any good for cleaning. Are there any better ones out there? I like the higher powered ones that put out a powerful spray rather than a stream. Maybe I'm just finicky, but has anyone noticed this or changed theirs out?
If not the washer jets, what about the washer pump? maybe a more powerful pump would increase the flow and create a better cleaning stream. HMMM...
If not the washer jets, what about the washer pump? maybe a more powerful pump would increase the flow and create a better cleaning stream. HMMM...
02-23-06, 04:25 PM
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Hmmm, they may be clogged. My dad's '04 gs3 has very powerful jets. They may have mineral build up, which limits the pressure. Take a safety pin and stick it in each hole to see if you unblock any clogs... The motor may be getting old, so it may need to be replaced, also.
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02-23-06, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dmanbluesf
Hmmm, they may be clogged. Our '04 gs3 has very powerful jets. They may have mineral build up, which limits the pressure. Take a safety pin and stick it in each hole to see if you unblock any clogs... The motor may be getting old, so it may need to be replaced, also.
02-23-06, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage3
I actually cleaned them out last weekend, but with them still on the hood. I might take them off this coming weekend and check them out. on the 04, is it a solid stream that comes out or a spray?
Theres some people that are using the LS squirters.
Simple swap. There're some threads about this.
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02-23-06, 04:47 PM
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The GS squirters is the sucks!
Theres some people that are using the LS squirters.
Simple swap. There're some threads about this.
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Theres some people that are using the LS squirters.
Simple swap. There're some threads about this.
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02-23-06, 05:00 PM
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I just found this while running a search for "squirters."
I might have to check these out!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=Squirters
I might have to check these out!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=Squirters
02-23-06, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage3
I actually cleaned them out last weekend, but with them still on the hood. I might take them off this coming weekend and check them out. on the 04, is it a solid stream that comes out or a spray?
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02-23-06, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dmanbluesf
3 solid streams per jet/squirter that are spread out evenly along the windshield. (6 total jet streams)
yup... those are the same ones my gs has.... Im going to check the system this weekend and see whats up.
02-23-06, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage3
yup... those are the same ones my gs has.... Im going to check the system this weekend and see whats up.
02-23-06, 07:02 PM
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It's probably the pump then, cuz the '04 has quite some pressure.
02-23-06, 08:07 PM
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My '01 has the 3 stream also, works great. I'm guessing you have a clog, hole in one of the hoses or a weak pump. Also, the washer fluid makes a difference as far as "cleaning" goes. I've been using the Rain-X brand and am very pleased with the way it cleans.