Windscreen washer jets.

The Ors · 16-04-2006, 20:46

My windscreen washers jets spray my roof!

Actually they emit a fine spray that seems to clean the screen just fine, but they also spray the roof and side windows!

Is this normal?

(I had a quick look and there doesn't seem to be any adjustment possible)

Cheers

Darren

2002 Octavia vRS

simontreen · 16-04-2006, 20:59

They all do that mate

Well mine does in any case and you are right there isn't any way to adjust them.

Fabia 12v · 17-04-2006, 13:11

no adjustment on the front fan jets, only rear can be adjusted.

eamon234 · 27-06-2006, 23:05

Hi there I had the same problem and checked the forum a while back to get the same answer - however just last night I had a closer look and you actually CAN adjust the jets:
Open the bonnet and go the the side put your finger up underneath the jet and you push lightly up to adjust the jet down - worked a treat on my Octavia!
Granted if you have fat fingers this is hard to do but it is possible and be careful not to knock out the water hose.
Hope this helps

mattbeef · 27-06-2006, 23:26

Great stuff, i cant wait to try this tomorrow and knock the pipe off with my fat fingers

Wardy · 27-06-2006, 23:31

That would do my head in, if it wet the side windows every time! Glad there seems to be a fix/workround for you guys

Steve

The Ors · 02-07-2006, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by eamon234

....Open the bonnet and go the the side put your finger up underneath the jet and you push lightly up to adjust the jet down......Hope this helps

Yes; it helped. Adjusted my driver side one slightly yesterday & the spray pattern is now much better.

Thanks

Darren

mattbeef · 02-07-2006, 21:29

I couldnt get my fat finger in there so ill have to live with mine

mbames · 03-07-2006, 13:04

Mine actually manage to hit the underside of the bonnet when spraying out.... and having the sunroof open is a definate no-no. I'll give the finger underneath trick a go tonight...

cheezemonkhai · 04-07-2006, 00:30

Hope you the misses didn't mind

th4neuk · 29-05-2007, 20:00

Hope you don't mind me asking but is this right under the jet mounting where the huse goes in or the actual jet nozzle at the front??

Cheers

gordonium · 29-05-2007, 21:24

go faster, then wind speed will prevent water jets going high enough to hit the roof!!!!

eamon234 · 30-05-2007, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by th4neuk

Hope you don't mind me asking but is this right under the jet mounting where the huse goes in or the actual jet nozzle at the front??

Cheers

It's under the mounting Alan

th4neuk · 30-05-2007, 20:22

Thanks for that.

Will give it a try.

Cheers

16-04-2006, 20:46	#1
The Ors Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South west UK Posts: 400 Members Car: Std. 2002 Octavia vRS in Silver Thanks: 23 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Windscreen washer jets. My windscreen washers jets spray my roof! Actually they emit a fine spray that seems to clean the screen just fine, but they also spray the roof and side windows! Is this normal? (I had a quick look and there doesn't seem to be any adjustment possible) Cheers Darren 2002 Octavia vRS

16-04-2006, 20:59	#2
simontreen Engerland-Maybe Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: High Wycombe...not the horrible built-up bit though. I'm out in Walter's Ash on the edge of the Chilterns. Beautiful countryside - f*%king expensive houses :( Posts: 794 Members Car: Yellow Octy vRS (to match my shoes) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Windscreen washer jets. They all do that mate Well mine does in any case and you are right there isn't any way to adjust them. __________________ Si The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair - Douglas Adams

17-04-2006, 13:11	#3
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,026 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Windscreen washer jets. no adjustment on the front fan jets, only rear can be adjusted. __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

27-06-2006, 23:05	#4
eamon234 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Limerick, Ireland Posts: 14 Members Car: Skoda Octavia GLXi Black Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Windscreen washer jets. Hi there I had the same problem and checked the forum a while back to get the same answer - however just last night I had a closer look and you actually CAN adjust the jets: Open the bonnet and go the the side put your finger up underneath the jet and you push lightly up to adjust the jet down - worked a treat on my Octavia! Granted if you have fat fingers this is hard to do but it is possible and be careful not to knock out the water hose. Hope this helps

27-06-2006, 23:26	#5
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,362 Members Car: Red Octy vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Windscreen washer jets. Great stuff, i cant wait to try this tomorrow and knock the pipe off with my fat fingers __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

27-06-2006, 23:31	#6
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,743 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 370 Times in 358 Posts	Re: Windscreen washer jets. That would do my head in, if it wet the side windows every time! Glad there seems to be a fix/workround for you guys Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

02-07-2006, 21:29	#8
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,362 Members Car: Red Octy vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Windscreen washer jets. I couldnt get my fat finger in there so ill have to live with mine __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

03-07-2006, 13:04	#9
mbames Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Weymouth, Dorset Posts: 1,620 Members Car: Octavia 2001, 110TDi Elegance estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 71 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Windscreen washer jets. Mine actually manage to hit the underside of the bonnet when spraying out.... and having the sunroof open is a definate no-no. I'll give the finger underneath trick a go tonight...

04-07-2006, 00:30	#10
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29-05-2007, 20:00	#11
th4neuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 437 Members Car: Lotus Esprit V8GT Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Windscreen washer jets. Hope you don't mind me asking but is this right under the jet mounting where the huse goes in or the actual jet nozzle at the front?? Cheers __________________ Alan 04 Octavia vRS. Black Magic. Xenons. Green Cotton Filter. LCR Front Splitter 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 GT - Lots of mods and over 400BHP

29-05-2007, 21:24	#12
gordonium Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 79 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Windscreen washer jets. go faster, then wind speed will prevent water jets going high enough to hit the roof!!!!

30-05-2007, 20:22	#14
th4neuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 437 Members Car: Lotus Esprit V8GT Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Windscreen washer jets. Thanks for that. Will give it a try. Cheers __________________ Alan 04 Octavia vRS. Black Magic. Xenons. Green Cotton Filter. LCR Front Splitter 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 GT - Lots of mods and over 400BHP

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