How to adjust the windscreen washers?

tarzey · 19-07-2007, 17:40

Is it possible to adjust the direction of spray of a Superb’s windscreen washers? On every other car I have owned the spray nozzles have been mounted in a little ball and to adjust the spray it sufficed to put a needle down the nozzle and swivel the ball in its cradle. However, on my Superb there does not seem to be this arrangement. So how can I re-aim the sprays?

smokeysmoo · 19-07-2007, 21:13

Most washer jets on modern cars tend to be a fixed and sealed spray unit. So you can't actually adjust them! If your spray pattern is not great, chances are the jets are probably at least partially blocked. I guess you could take them out and try soaking them to loosen any crud that might be stuck in there, and/or blow them out with an air line. The only other option is to replace them, not ideal I know, but they shouldn't break the bank. Hope that helps.

smstext · 19-07-2007, 21:38

have you tried using a pin?

SJFISHER67 · 20-07-2007, 07:25

Mine are adjustable, you slide the front up or down, depending on the direction of travel you want the water spray. I bought a set of these a few years back as wanted to put them on my SEAT Leon. They cost about £3 for the pair, this was about 5 years ago though.

Baker21 · 20-07-2007, 08:42

As SJFISHER67 has said you can adjust the spray up and down on them by applying a little force.....as for the spread I am not too sure.

Tom_vRS · 20-07-2007, 08:49

How much are new nozzles? Not dear I dare say, and 30 seconds to fit... Personally, I wouldn't mess about with em.

FWIW one of the jets on my Passat was very low down on the screen, and when I looked it had just come unclipped from its holder. Popped it back in and jobs a good 'un.

calvin hold · 27-07-2007, 21:49

on the nozzle remove the middle bit with the hole and put in upside down.

19-07-2007, 17:40	#1
tarzey Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 69 Members Car: Superb Elegance 2.5 V6 TDI 160bhp Tip Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	How to adjust the windscreen washers? Is it possible to adjust the direction of spray of a Superb’s windscreen washers? On every other car I have owned the spray nozzles have been mounted in a little ball and to adjust the spray it sufficed to put a needle down the nozzle and swivel the ball in its cradle. However, on my Superb there does not seem to be this arrangement. So how can I re-aim the sprays?

19-07-2007, 21:13	#2
smokeysmoo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 132 Members Car: Peugeot 407 HDi 136 Executive Tiptronic Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How to adjust the windscreen washers? Most washer jets on modern cars tend to be a fixed and sealed spray unit. So you can't actually adjust them! If your spray pattern is not great, chances are the jets are probably at least partially blocked. I guess you could take them out and try soaking them to loosen any crud that might be stuck in there, and/or blow them out with an air line. The only other option is to replace them, not ideal I know, but they shouldn't break the bank. Hope that helps.

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20-07-2007, 07:25	#4
SJFISHER67 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester Posts: 683 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: How to adjust the windscreen washers? Mine are adjustable, you slide the front up or down, depending on the direction of travel you want the water spray. I bought a set of these a few years back as wanted to put them on my SEAT Leon. They cost about £3 for the pair, this was about 5 years ago though. __________________ Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi 'vRS' (It's an Elegance really) 2008 Factory lowered and a boot spoiler!

20-07-2007, 08:42	#5
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,144 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 101 Times in 93 Posts	Re: How to adjust the windscreen washers? As SJFISHER67 has said you can adjust the spray up and down on them by applying a little force.....as for the spread I am not too sure. __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

20-07-2007, 08:49	#6
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,553 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 682 Thanked 430 Times in 307 Posts	Re: How to adjust the windscreen washers? How much are new nozzles? Not dear I dare say, and 30 seconds to fit... Personally, I wouldn't mess about with em. FWIW one of the jets on my Passat was very low down on the screen, and when I looked it had just come unclipped from its holder. Popped it back in and jobs a good 'un. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

27-07-2007, 21:49	#7
calvin hold Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south west wales uk Posts: 47 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How to adjust the windscreen washers? on the nozzle remove the middle bit with the hole and put in upside down.

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