Adjusting rear washers

PSM · 11-09-2007, 13:24

I have a VRS TDi hatch (which I enjoy hugely) but when trying to clean my rear window the other day found that the water jets do not go anywhere near the actual rear window. How do I adjust these so that they actually work and direct water towards the screen. From what I can see there are two jets with one of them pointing towards the plastic housing and the other away from the window.
Cheers in advance

lack26 · 11-09-2007, 22:05

Not an answer I'm afraid, but does anyone know how to adjust the front ones? Cheers

steviec · 12-09-2007, 08:24

I use a pin in the jet to adjust mine, takes some fiddling though to get them spot on.

BobTHEDOG · 12-09-2007, 09:03

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Originally Posted by steviec

I use a pin in the jet to adjust mine, takes some fiddling though to get them spot on.

I would second that method, its a bit of a pain to get your "aim right" but its the only way I know how to adjust them.

PS Cleaning my octy vRS last night, lifted the rear wiper to clean off the blade, and it came of in my hand ? . Seems to have gone back on OK ( I hope ) .

Bob.

PSM · 12-09-2007, 10:42

Cheers for the replies. I will try it out tonight when I get home.

PSM · 12-09-2007, 22:54

Spent 15minutes tonight soaking everything within a 5 meter radius but finally got them adjusted to a reasonable level. However due to the curve of the rear window anyone overtaking me on the right will get a good soaking at the start. (but least it puts water on the screen for the majority of the sweep of the arm. Cheers again for the advice.

No Waiting · 12-09-2007, 23:43

Don't forget that you really need to adjust them while driving to compensate for the effect of air flow

**GAFF** · 13-09-2007, 18:47

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Originally Posted by No Waiting

Don't forget that you really need to adjust them while driving

Now that would be fun

11-09-2007, 13:24	#1
PSM Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 249 Members Car: Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Adjusting rear washers I have a VRS TDi hatch (which I enjoy hugely) but when trying to clean my rear window the other day found that the water jets do not go anywhere near the actual rear window. How do I adjust these so that they actually work and direct water towards the screen. From what I can see there are two jets with one of them pointing towards the plastic housing and the other away from the window. Cheers in advance

11-09-2007, 22:05	#2
lack26 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 27 Members Car: octavia ii Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Adjusting rear washers Not an answer I'm afraid, but does anyone know how to adjust the front ones? Cheers

12-09-2007, 08:24	#3
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Adjusting rear washers I use a pin in the jet to adjust mine, takes some fiddling though to get them spot on. __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

12-09-2007, 10:42	#5
PSM Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 249 Members Car: Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Adjusting rear washers Cheers for the replies. I will try it out tonight when I get home.

12-09-2007, 22:54	#6
PSM Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 249 Members Car: Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Adjusting rear washers Spent 15minutes tonight soaking everything within a 5 meter radius but finally got them adjusted to a reasonable level. However due to the curve of the rear window anyone overtaking me on the right will get a good soaking at the start. (but least it puts water on the screen for the majority of the sweep of the arm. Cheers again for the advice.

12-09-2007, 23:43	#7
No Waiting Keep on going Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 643 Members Car: Octavia II 4X4 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Adjusting rear washers Don't forget that you really need to adjust them while driving to compensate for the effect of air flow

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