How to select and install fan windshield washer nozzles. Everything you need to know about windscreen washer nozzles Negative and positive aspects of using fan nozzles

15.05.2014

Glass washer is an irreplaceable thing, without which the operation of a car is prohibited.

On domestic cars it often happens that some element of the washer system fails and the search for the problem can take a long time. Most often, the cause of a malfunction of the washer system is, therefore, before you start changing the nozzle, make sure that it is exactly the cause of the malfunction. You will also need this article if you decide to install.

How to remove the nozzles on the windshield?

1. We open the hood, we find the injectors.
2. We remove the hose, squeeze the nozzle clamps and take it out.
3. We put a new nozzle.
4. Next, warm up the tube with a lighter and string it onto the nozzle.
5. We carry out a similar operation with another nozzle.
6. We close the hood and then adjust the jet with a needle.

How to remove a rear window washer nozzle?

The rear nozzle should be removed only in case of replacement, because the clips will break when removed.

For work, you need a flat screwdriver and a rag. You just need to pry the nozzle with a screwdriver, putting a cloth in order not to scratch paintwork, further by analogy as with the front nozzles.

Good overview traffic situation through the windshield of the car allows the driver to safely drive the car in busy traffic conditions. Therefore, the state windshield you need to pay dignified attention. Meteorological precipitation and temperature differences outside and inside the passenger compartment impair the transparency of the glass, negatively affecting the safety of driving. Dirt from under the wheels, adhering insects, snow and streams of rain from the outside of the glass should be removed as soon as possible by a cleaning system consisting of front and rear window, a tank with an anti-freeze liquid.

Operation of the fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles

Serrated windshield washer nozzles are a more recent and fashionable development of the water supply system for the glass, compared to the classic water spray nozzles. They have their own peculiarities of application, the knowledge of which will allow motorists to more consciously approach the choice of one or another type of nozzle.

Serrated windshield washer nozzles - positive and negative sides

The main distinctive feature of the sector spray nozzles is the formation of a wide front of small splashes of washing liquid, like rain, which completely covers the entire surface of the windshield, in contrast to jet nozzles, which supply a stream of water only to certain areas in front of the driver and front passenger. This water consumption system is more economical and efficient in terms of the quality and speed of glass cleaning.

The advantages of the fan-type windshield washer nozzles include:

• Removal of dust, dirt, insects is more complete and better due to the uniform wetting of a larger area of ​​the glass.
• At the first stroke, the wiper blades move along the wetted glass surface, washing away rather than pulling away dirt, achieving faster glass cleaning.
• Savings "" intended for effective cleaning glass, which is expressed in a considerable amount during intensive vehicle operation in urban and adverse climatic conditions.
• The number of micro-scratches on the windshield due to the dry movement of the wiper blades is reduced.

The disadvantages of the fan-shaped method of glass wetting include:

Short-term deterioration of visibility when the injectors are working

• After droplets of liquid are sprayed onto the windshield, the road is not visible until they are swept away by the wipers. This can be annoying for some drivers, which is why they are moving away from fan nozzles in favor of jet nozzles.
• Serrated nozzles are more prone to freezing than jet nozzles. In the conditions of the Russian North, they can work flawlessly only with the use of a special heating system.

Choice of rolling windshield washer nozzles

Inkjet and fan nozzles

The ideal case is to buy branded injectors designed for use on that particular car model. Today, many manufacturers produce such original injectors for a specific make and model of a car. In addition, there are universal types of fan nozzles that can be adapted for use on different makes and models of machines. In some cases, it is possible to carry out minor modifications.

Universal fan injectors are considered products with numbers 30655605 and 7845009010 in the catalog of parts for Volvo cars and Ssang yong... The former are used as standard injectors on the Volvo S80. Both products are absolutely identical in design, but differ in price. "Korean" is almost half the price of "Swede". But Volvo nozzles are considered more prestigious. Both of them can be used on other brands of cars, in particular on "Daewoo", "Subaru", "Toyota", "Mazda" and so on.

An alternative option could be Toyota injectors for business class cars. They can also be used on various car models. But here you need to know that only one nozzle is provided in the kit, so when buying a product from the catalog, you should repeat the order twice to get two nozzles per car. To replace your standard jet nozzles with fan nozzles, you need to purchase the nozzles themselves and also a tee with hoses and a check valve to it.

Something else useful for you:

Video: Lada Granta - installation and testing of fan washer nozzles

Selection of the wiper check valve

The standard design of the washer may not have a check valve, which is designed to prevent fluid from flowing from the hoses back to the tank when the suction pump is turned off. The valve ensures the continuity of the liquid supply, especially at the moment the pump is turned on, since air does not enter the pipelines through the nozzle openings. The valve is a conventional spring-loaded ball that closes the nozzle orifice when there is no fluid pressure. The system can also be used without a check valve. Then it is necessary to provide mechanical or electrical circuit delays in the start of movement of the wipers relative to the moment of water supply. The liquid must have time to pass through the hoses from the reservoir to the nozzles before the wipers start working.

Universal non-return valve for Toyota injectors

Here you can use a check valve for Zhiguli 8 and 9 models under No. 21080-5208550-00 in the VAZ parts catalog or a check valve from fuel system under the number 2108-1156010-01. You can also use imported valves, for example, for Volvo brands - part number 30896546 or for Toyota brands - 85321-26020. As alternative option noteworthy is the use of a ready-made tee with integral check valve for Mitsubishi - part number M850641.

A non-standard but acceptable solution is the use of a non-return valve used in an aquarium air compressor. It usually stands in the outlet pipe of the compressor and has high reliability and efficiency. In addition to it, in the pet store you can also purchase a flexible silicone tube for the manufacture of nozzles for the check valve and nozzles, which are used to supply air to the aquarium. In terms of adaptability to temperature changes and service life, this tube is much superior to the standard hoses used in Zhiguli.

Installing fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles

The installation procedure for fan injectors provides for the following work:

• removing the upholstery on the hood, if installed, with a neat, breakage-free recess of the plastic caps using special tools or two flat screwdrivers;
• dismantling the buffer foam rubber pads attached to double-sided tape (for their reassembly you will need a new tape) and detaching the cover on the plastic parts;
• disconnecting the pipes supplying liquid from the standard injectors;
• dismantling old injectors, which can be attached to the hood or frame using plastic clips or fastening nuts;
• connection of the branch pipe to the fan nozzles and their preliminary installation in their regular places without final fixation;
• connection of non-return valves to washer fluid pipelines and injector nozzles, their reliable fastening;
• checking the system performance and adjusting the direction of the liquid fan to the windshield;
• final fixation of the nozzles.

Video: Universal fan nozzles - overview, installation, example of work

When installing and adjusting the nozzles, it may be necessary to correct the holes, adjust the nozzles in size, direction, height and inclination of the position. To do this, you need to trim, file or, conversely, build up the base of the nozzles using tools and rubber or plastic gaskets. As a result, it is necessary to ensure that the area of ​​liquid splashing on the glass surface is maximal, but does not go beyond its limits.

Many car owners have thought about installing fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles instead of the standard ones. Serrated nozzles have a number of advantages, spraying water over a large area of ​​glass, improve visibility, and this affects safety, and reduces the consumption of washer fluid. Why are fan injectors needed, what are their advantages and disadvantages, how much do fan injectors cost and how to choose them for your car - read about this in our article.

Serrated washer nozzles

What are fan washer nozzles

Recently, many car manufacturers began to install fan-type windshield washer nozzles on their models, which differ in that the supply of windshield washer fluid to the glass is carried out not by two or three separate jets, but by a front of small drops falling immediately onto a large area of ​​the windshield. The differences in the operation of the classic two-jet washer jets and fan-type ones can be seen very well in this video.

On the same vehicle, both conventional injectors (left) and fan injectors (right) are installed at the same time.

Serrated nozzles

Advantages and disadvantages of fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles

If you have not yet decided whether you really need to install fan windshield washer nozzles, let's take a look at the main advantages and disadvantages of this design.

Advantages of fan nozzles:

Disadvantages of fan nozzles:

Choice of fan nozzles

The first and easiest option is the selection of original injectors specifically for your car. Sometimes such injectors are supplied as an option or as an element of richer configurations.

If the original fan injectors are not provided specifically for your model or you want to save money, you should think about the selection of alternative injectors that will immediately fit your car or with minor modifications. True, I will say right away - universal fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles do not exist! That is, what fits perfectly on one model may absolutely not fit on another (most often because of the angle of inclination, they spray either low or onto the roof).

The most common option, which is replete with the news of the Internet, is injectors from the Volvo S80, Volvo part number 30655605. Suitable for the most different cars... There are examples of installation on Toyota cars, Subaru, Daewoo (and some Koreans), Mazda (3 and 6) and a number of others.

Serrated injectors Volvo 30655605

The cost is 350 rubles per piece.

By the way, there is much less information about this, but there is a very interesting and most importantly absolutely identical and not expensive option - this is Ssang Yong 7845009010. In fact, this is an exact clone of VOLVO 30655605 fan washer nozzles - accordingly, it will fit the same cars. The cost is 160 rubles per piece! as they say, feel the difference.

fan nozzles Ssang Yong 7845009010

Another good and very popular option is the Camry fan injectors (number 85381-AA042). Suitable for many cars, many positive feedback on the drive and the price is quite democratic (about 300 rubles per piece).

On Daewoo lanos and Chevrolet aveo well suited injectors from VW-Skoda, catalog number 3b0955985. The cost is about 300 rubles apiece.

Almost everything Mitsubishi models, except for Grandis, Pajero Sport, Pajero 4, Outlander XL, injectors from the American Galant 2008 are suitable. Catalog numbers MR300201 and MR300202. The price is about 400 rubles.

Installing fan washer nozzles

Installation of fan washer nozzles instead of standard jet nozzles, as a rule, does not cause any particular difficulties. Depending on the car model, the injectors can be installed both without additional modifications and with some nuances associated, for example, with the height adjustment of the injectors. On some vehicles, the spray area can be very high. You can solve this problem by placing a seal or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back of the nozzle. Sometimes the lower part of the fan nozzle body turns out to be slightly wider than the previously installed jet counterparts. in this case, you will have to sharpen the body a little so that the nozzle falls into place.

What is needed to install fan nozzles

• set of fan washer nozzles;
• check valve;
• new hoses;
• tee.

Check valve selection

A non-return valve is required to install the fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles, so if it is not present in the washer fluid supply system on your car, it must be purchased and installed.

The purpose of the check valve is to ensure a stable pressure in the system and prevent fluid from flowing into the tank immediately after the pump is turned off. It is thanks to the check valve that when the washer is turned on, the liquid is supplied without delay to the fan nozzles of the washer and the wipers do not scratch the dry glass.

Such a valve is arranged quite simply. Inside there is a spring-loaded ball that blocks the passage of washer fluid when there is no pressure in the system.

Only one valve is needed and is installed in front of the tee. If we put it in front of each nozzle, it will reduce the force of the jet.

The washer system valve from Toyota 85321-26020 is quite suitable. The cost is 50 rubles.

Check valve Toyota 85321-26020

Installation procedure for fan injectors:

If the spray area of ​​fan nozzles is very high or, on the contrary, too low, the only way to solve this problem is to put a seal or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back or front of the nozzle.

There are still questions. Do you want to add something? Leave your comments!

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Choosing fan-shaped universal windshield washer nozzles

Maximum visibility is essential for any driver, which is why car manufacturers place great emphasis on the windshield cleaning process, which involves multiple systems. Thanks to the wipers, the correct flow of counter air flows and nozzles, car owners always clearly and clearly see what is happening on the roadway. However, if one of these systems fails, the work of the other will not be able to be performed at the required level, which is why it is necessary to correctly select such important elements as nozzles or as they are also called jets.

To get the right devices, you first need to understand the types of these parts that exist.

Types of nozzles

There are the following types of jets:

• Jet - washer nozzles in the form of a hollow cylinder. At the bottom of the structure there is a fitting, thanks to which the nozzle itself is connected to the hose. At the top there is a spray bottle. In this case, the force of the fluid supply can be adjusted using a special screw.
• Serrated nozzles. A feature of this design is the presence of many nozzles (at least 3). It is also worth noting that the liquid in this case passes through a narrower channel, due to which the liquid is sprayed with greater pressure.

The first type is more common on "middle-aged" cars, as well as on domestically produced cars, for example, the VAZ 2110 windshield washer nozzles have a jet configuration. Fan nozzles are already being installed on foreign cars and cars produced in recent years.

Washer nozzles, developed using modern technologies, are distinguished not only by ease of use, but also by ease of installation. However, these elements also have their drawbacks.

Advantages and disadvantages of fan washer nozzles

Thanks to the successful design of the fan nozzles, not a narrow stream, as in the case of jet models, falls on the glass, but a wide, finely dispersed stream that covers almost the entire "windshield". Other advantages include the following:

• Thanks to good atomization, dirt dissolves more efficiently, resulting in fluid savings.
• If, in the case of jet nozzles, the wipers start working a little earlier than the liquid hits the glass, then the fan models are connected simultaneously with the wiper. This protects the glass from scratches.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then motorists highlighted the following nuances:

• Fan-type jets quickly become covered with ice at subzero temperatures. To avoid such troubles, you have to buy an additional heating system for the washers.
• Since a large amount of liquid enters the glass at once, visibility is reduced for a few seconds until the wipers start working.

As you can see, such a system also has drawbacks, but all of them can be solved. The main thing is to choose the right jets for your car.

How to choose washer nozzles

It is best to choose jets specifically for your vehicle. If we compare the fan nozzles of the VAZ 2114 windshield washer and similar parts for a foreign car, they will be different. Of course, these differences are not critical and you can always adjust the part for your car brand, but in this case the installation will be much more difficult.

Alternatively, you can purchase universal products that fit different machines. Injectors with numbers 30655605 and 7845009010 are considered such elements. They are presented in the catalogs of Volvo and Sang Yong. Both jets are absolutely identical with one difference - the Korean part will cost almost half as much as the Swedish counterpart. Otherwise, both products can be used as windshield washer nozzles for Ford, Mazda, Subaru, Daewoo and other models.

Another alternative is offered by the Toyota concern, but when buying jets under catalog number 85381-AA042 from this manufacturer, it should be borne in mind that they are sold in 1 piece. Therefore, when placing an order via the Internet, you must add two items to the shopping cart. After purchasing the products, you can install them yourself.

How to replace the washer nozzles

The process for replacing injectors is the same for all vehicles. Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare new hoses through which the "wash" will pass. For these purposes, a tube that is used for aquariums works well.

After that, you need to follow these steps:

1. Remove the upholstery and carefully pull out the plastic caps.
2. Remove the buffer foam pads. They usually stick to tape, so you need to prepare some fresh duct tape to reinstall them.
3. Detach the plastic covers.
4. Remove hoses through which fluid is supplied.
5. Remove the old injectors.
6. Connect the pipe to the new jets.
7. Connect the non-return valve to the nozzles and pipes.
8. Check system operation.

When replacing standard injectors, you also need to purchase a check valve that will not allow the liquid to "roll back", due to which the wipers often start working long before the cleaning compound appears on the glass.

Sometimes the new washer nozzles do not work as expected (the liquid pours too high or vice versa low, offset to the side, and so on), in which case additional adjustment of parts may be required.

How to adjust the washer jets

No specialized equipment or special skills are required to adjust the injectors. All you need is a regular needle or safety pin. In order to figure out how to adjust the windshield washer nozzles, it is enough to understand that they have a spherical shape and rotate freely inside the plastic case. Therefore, simply:

• Feel free to insert the pin into the nozzle and start turning it in the direction you need.
• If the liquid hits the glass too low, then twist the pin up.
• If the jet hits very hard, it can also be corrected with a needle.
• On foreign cars, the injectors have 3 jets, which are better to be adjusted differently. The extreme ones should be at the lowest points, as they hit the sides of the car. It is better to direct the middle ones to the central part of the windshield, and the remaining central jets are better directed to the upper part of the glass.

You can also independently clean the washer jets with your own hands.

How to clean the washer nozzles

If the jets began to work incorrectly, then most often the problem can be solved by cleaning these elements from contamination. Before cleaning the windshield washer nozzles, prepare:

• safety pin or sewing needle;
• compressor;
• large volume syringe;
• soap and water.

Before starting work, it is recommended to check the level of the cleaning liquid in the tank, as the jets may not work due to the missing "washer". After that, you need to disconnect the washer nozzles from the hoses and slightly press on them until they rise.

1. Wash each nozzle in a soapy solution.
2. Connect the compressor, turn on the blowdown and apply high pressure to the jet.
3. If you don't have a compressor at hand, you can use a syringe into which you need to draw water.
4. Clean the holes with a regular needle or safety pin.
5. Insert the syringe into the nozzle and start flushing.

Of course, the compressor will be much more effective, but if the nozzles are heavily clogged and do not allow liquid to enter, then with the help of improvised means you can at least temporarily solve the problem.

Another way is to leave the jets in soapy water overnight and try reusing the syringe or compressor in the morning. This will be useful in the case of particularly stubborn old dirt.

In custody

When installing universal headlight washer nozzles or windshield nozzles, try to adjust them so that they spray liquid onto the glass surface without going beyond its limits. When choosing fan jets, try to give preference to those models that were designed specifically for your car, this will save yourself time on assembling the elements.

avto-moto-shtuchki.ru

How to properly adjust the car washer nozzles, types of washer nozzles

Vehicle safety depends on many factors, including visibility. The driver must understand what is happening around the car 360 degrees, and for this, glass and mirrors are used. The driver receives most of the information precisely through the windshield, which should not have cracks, chips, refract light rays and in other ways interfere with visibility.

In the event of rain or snow, the visibility of the environment through the windshield is reduced due to its contamination. To clean the windshield from the washer barrel through the nozzles, an appropriate agent is supplied to it, which is picked up by the wipers and smeared over the glass surface, cleaning it. It is imperative that the spray nozzles fall into the wipers' area of ​​operation and do not obstruct the driver's visibility with a jet of water. To do this, they need to be adjusted, and in this article we will look at how to do this.

Windshield washer nozzles are of two types - jet and fan. Most cars have jet options, and most often there are two or three such nozzles. Serrated injectors can be installed independently, choosing the option for a specific car. The following advantages of fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles over jet nozzles can be distinguished:

However, fan-type washer nozzles have two significant drawbacks compared to jet nozzles, due to which many drivers do not install them on cars:

• In Russian realities, where the air temperature fluctuates greatly and often turns out to be below zero, fan nozzles can freeze up. To prevent this from happening, a special heating system is used;
• The spraying of antifreeze liquid by such nozzles occurs practically over the entire surface of the windshield. This is good in terms of the safety of the wipers and glass, but bad in terms of visibility. The driver almost completely stops receiving information through the windshield.

So that the jet from the washer nozzles does not interfere with the receipt of information, the nozzles must be correctly adjusted after installation.

How to adjust the washer nozzles

Any type of washer nozzle can be customized. They represent a plastic housing in which several nozzles are installed (most often 2 or 3). These nozzles are ball-shaped and can be adjusted as desired by the driver. To adjust the washer nozzle nozzle, it is enough to have a simple needle with which you can gently turn them in the desired direction.

If the car is equipped with three-jet nozzles, it is not necessary to set them all at the same height in height. It is advisable that the extreme windshield washer nozzles are directed to the lowest points. Due to this, it will be possible to protect the glass from micro-scratches (which could occur if the wipers "walk on dry"), and the sprayed liquid will not block the driver's view. The central washer jet must be adjusted so that it hits the top of the glass.

On each specific car, the driver must decide for himself how comfortable it is for the windshield nozzles to work. You should not neglect their setting, you need to spend only a couple of minutes on this, so that there are no problems with visibility while driving when cleaning the windshield.

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Serrated windshield washer nozzles: how they work

Good visibility of the windshield has always played a leading role in the safe movement of a vehicle. And as you know, safety is important for absolutely all participants road traffic... The visibility is drastically reduced due to weather conditions such as snow, heavy rain, fog, and dirt on the windshield. A very common occurrence for active motorists is knocked down insects, of which there can be several in a row, even in a short period of time.

In such a situation, the speed and quality of windshield cleaning is very important. The elements entrusted with this responsible task are wipers, nozzles and washing fluid.

In this context, nozzles, their positive and negative qualities, as well as possible options installation of a washer system for a car windshield.

What are fan nozzles?

Recently, many car manufacturers began to install fan-type windshield washer nozzles on their models, which differ in that the supply of windshield washer fluid to the glass is carried out not by two or three separate jets, but by a front of small drops falling immediately onto a large area of ​​the windshield.

Modern vehicles are increasingly equipped with fan-type windshield washer nozzles. Tuning enthusiasts are familiar with the injectors of a number of Volvo cars. These are the most common and popular injectors that have been able to recommend themselves well.

But there are also alternatives. For example, the concern Toyota of business class, which also has the ability to offer injectors of this type. Do not forget that only one nozzle is included in the kit, so if the product is selected from the catalog, then the order should be repeated or issued twice.

Advantages and disadvantages of fan nozzles

If you have not yet decided whether you really need to install fan windshield washer nozzles, let's take a look at the main advantages and disadvantages of this design.

Advantages of fan nozzles

More even delivery of washer fluid over virtually the entire windshield area. This allows the wiper blades to clean the glass more efficiently by sweeping the first sweep over the already wet glass, rather than smearing the dirt.

The removal of all types of solid dirt, plaque, insects is improved due to the uniform ingress of liquid over a large area.

Reduces the risk of scratching the glass during dry running of the wiper blade.

Some car owners note a decrease in windscreen washer fluid consumption.

Disadvantages of fan nozzles

Serrated nozzles, due to the design features, are more prone to freezing in frost. This is why fan nozzles with heating are often used.

A large area of ​​glass to which washer fluid is supplied can lead to loss of normal visibility for some time, even if the glass is clean.

Choice of fan-shaped nozzles

The first and easiest option is the selection of original injectors specifically for your car. Sometimes such injectors are supplied as an option or as an element of richer configurations. If original fan injectors are not provided specifically for your model or you want to save money, you should think about choosing alternative injectors that will immediately fit your car or with minor modifications.

The most common variant, which is replete with the news of the Internet, is the injectors from the Volvo S80, Volvo part number 30655605. Suitable for a wide variety of cars. There are examples of installation on Toyota, Subaru, Daewoo, Mazda and a number of others.

By the way, there is much less information about this, but there is a very interesting and, most importantly, absolutely identical and not expensive option - this is Ssang Yong 7845009010. In fact, this is an exact clone of VOLVO fan washer nozzles - accordingly, it will fit the same cars.

On Daewoo Lanos and Chevrolet Aveo, injectors from VW-Skoda, catalog number 3b0955985, are well suited. The cost is about 300 rubles apiece. Almost all models, except for Grandis, Pajero Sport, Pajero 4, Outlander XL, are suitable for injectors from the American Galant 2008. References MR300201 and MR300202.

Selection of the wiper check valve

The standard design of the washer may not have a check valve, which is designed to prevent fluid from flowing from the hoses back to the tank when the suction pump is turned off. The valve ensures the continuity of the liquid supply, especially at the moment the pump is turned on, since air does not enter the pipelines through the nozzle openings. The valve is a conventional spring-loaded ball that closes the nozzle orifice when there is no fluid pressure.

The system can also be used without a check valve. Then it is necessary to provide for a mechanical or electrical circuit for delaying the start of movement of the wipers relative to the moment of water supply.

The liquid must have time to pass through the hoses from the reservoir to the nozzles before the wipers start working. Here you can use a check valve for Lada models 8 and 9. You can also use imported valves, for example, for Volvo brands or Toyota brands - 85321-26020. As an alternative, the use of a ready-made tee with a built-in check valve for Mitsubishi is worthy of attention.

A non-standard but acceptable solution is the use of a non-return valve used in an aquarium air compressor. It usually stands in the outlet pipe of the compressor and has high reliability and efficiency. In addition to it, in the pet store you can also purchase a flexible silicone tube for the manufacture of nozzles for the check valve and nozzles, which are used to supply air to the aquarium. In terms of adaptability to temperature changes and service life, this tube is much superior to the standard hoses used in Zhiguli.

Features of mounting fan nozzles

Installation of fan washer nozzles instead of standard jet nozzles, as a rule, does not cause any particular difficulties. Depending on the car model, the injectors can be installed both without additional modifications and with some nuances associated, for example, with the height adjustment of the injectors. On some vehicles, the spray area can be very high.

You can solve this problem by placing a seal or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back of the nozzle. Sometimes the lower part of the fan nozzle body turns out to be slightly wider than the previously installed jet counterparts. in this case, you will have to sharpen the body a little so that the nozzle falls into place.

What is needed to install fan nozzles?

To replace standard nozzles with fan-type nozzles, you need to buy:

A set of fan-type windscreen washer nozzles;

Check valve;

New hoses;

Tee.

A check valve is required if it is compatible with the washer fluid supply system on your vehicle. Its task is to ensure a stable pressure in the system and prevent liquid from flowing into the tank immediately after the pump is turned off. It is thanks to the check valve that when the washer is turned on, the liquid is supplied without delay to the fan nozzles of the washer. Only one valve is needed and is installed in front of the tee. If we put it in front of each nozzle, it will reduce the force of the jet.

A Toyota washer valve is fine. The cost is 20 hryvnia.

Installation procedure for fan nozzles

Raise the bonnet and remove the trim, if any.

Remove the fluid supply tubes from the injectors.

Dismantle the standard jet nozzles. To do this, open the clamps and push them up from their place.

Connect a non-return valve if not provided.

Install the fan washer nozzles in their original places. Modify if necessary.

Connect the fluid supply hoses to the injectors.

Adjusting the fan washer nozzles

Serrated windshield washer nozzles do not require adjustment. As a rule, only the fan nozzle itself is inserted into the body, in which there are simply no moving elements. Accordingly, there is nothing to regulate.

If the spray area of ​​fan nozzles is very high or, on the contrary, too low, the only way to solve this problem is to put a seal or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back or front of the nozzle.

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Windscreen washer nozzles are essential for driving safety in bad weather. Operation of the machine with faulty or clogged nozzles is highly undesirable. You need to be able to clean them or replace them with new ones.

Evolution of the windshield washer system

It's hard to believe, but windshield washers began to appear on cars only in the second half of the twentieth century. Prior to that, drivers did without them, experiencing a lot of problems when driving in bad weather. The first cars in Russia, on which these devices were installed, were the products of the Gorky Automobile Plant.

Initially, the washer device was mechanical. To supply water to the glass, it was necessary to pull the handle, which was installed on the front panel. Then the mechanical pump began to be installed next to the main pedals, and to activate it, you had to press on it with your foot.

After some time, an electric pump was installed on cars. Since then, it was no longer necessary to stomp on the pedal or jerk the handle. The electric pump was turned on by a steering column switch or a special key, which was located on the dashboard. Some time passed before the designers combined the inclusion of the washer with the automatic start of the wiper blades.

Following the pump, the washer nozzles also underwent evolution. Then they were called jets. In the middle of the twentieth century, there was usually only one jet. It was located on top, on the windshield frame, and supplied water only from the driver's side. Soon he migrated to the hood and got a partner. It turned out to be a design familiar to everyone today.

The windshield washer system includes:

• A tank containing water or a special liquid;
• Electric pump;
• Connecting tubes and hoses;
• Injectors;
• Switch.

The reservoir is located under the hood of the vehicle. Its volume may vary. Most often on passenger cars it ranges from two to five liters. As a rule, an electric pump is built into the tank. A tube connected to the nozzles is connected to the pump. To supply water or washer fluid to the glass, the driver must press the steering column switch. The pump will turn on and pressurized fluid is directed through the nozzles to the windshield of the vehicle. At the same time, the wiper blade will start moving.

Most vehicles use jet nozzles. Recently, however, automakers have begun to actively use the so-called fan-shaped devices, which have a lot of advantages over jet devices. Possible and self replacement jet nozzles on fan. How the replacement is performed, as well as in more detail about the advantages of fan-shaped devices, will be discussed below.

Some modern cars have a sensor that monitors the level of water or washer fluid in the reservoir. If available, when the level reaches a certain mark, on dashboard a light comes on to remind you of the need to replenish the fluid supply.

When the ambient temperature is above zero, ordinary water can be poured into the tank. Sometimes a special detergent is added to it to better remove dirt from the glass. This is especially true with frequent use of the car on country roads. It is on them that, even in dry weather, the glass can be stained by midges, which beats against the windshield of the car at high speed. At negative ambient temperatures, a special anti-freeze liquid must be poured into the tank. It should already contain special detergent additives. Some motorists use vodka or diluted alcohol instead of antifreeze. Experts do not recommend doing this, since both can corrode the gum of the windshield wipers.

To prevent clogging of the nozzles, the washer tank must be equipped with a special mesh through which liquid is poured. However, even in this case, the risk of contamination remains. A clogged nozzle becomes unable to pass the required amount of liquid through itself, and sometimes stops working altogether. In both cases, it needs cleaning. If this does not help, then a replacement will be required.

How can you clean the nozzle?

First of all, you need to find out exactly where the congestion happened. It is possible that it is not the nozzle that is clogged, but the tube leading to it. In the latter case, as a rule, both injectors do not work. After making sure that the tube is clean, you need to purchase a can of compressed air. They are sold in specialized stores. It comes with a thin tube. It matches the diameter of the tiny washer nozzles. One end of the tube is put on the sprayer, and the other is pressed directly against the clogged nozzle. It is necessary to pshik until you hear the gurgling of liquid in the tank. As soon as this happened, you need to check the operation of the injector. The liquid must flow freely onto the glass.

It is worth remembering that by directing compressed air into the nozzle, you can inadvertently break the tube through which water or washer fluid enters the nozzle. If this happens, it will be necessary to put the tube back in its place. This will require opening the hood and possibly removing the trim from it to access the underside of the injector.

If liquid is still not supplied to the glass, then you can try other possible cleaning options. It is necessary to take a thin, but poorly bendable wire. It will need to be pushed into the nozzle hole as deep as possible. It is best to do this several times. If this option did not help, then only a replacement is required. It's pretty easy to do. The technology will be discussed in detail below. You can purchase and install a similar device, or you can supply a fan-type design. This type of nozzle has several advantages over conventional jetting devices. However, it also has disadvantages. To do right choice it is necessary to find out all the pros and cons.

Advantages and disadvantages of fan-type nozzles

A clean windshield is essential to road safety. Visibility is significantly reduced in bad weather, when it gets into the mud along with rain or snow on the glass. It is handled by the so-called car wipers, as well as nozzles that supply clean water or a special windshield washer fluid to the glass.

Recently, special fan nozzles have become very popular. With their help, water or a special washing liquid is supplied to the glass with a powerful front of small droplets, and not in separate streams, as is the case in classical devices. Some modern cars are standardly equipped with such nozzles. But even if the machine is equipped with conventional standard nozzles, it is possible to independently replace them with fan-type devices.

Serrated nozzles have many advantages over conventional nozzles. They provide the greatest traffic safety. With fan nozzles, water or washer fluid is sprayed almost evenly over most of the windshield surface. The wipers, on the other hand, do not start to move on dry, as is the case with conventional nozzles, but immediately go over the wetted surface and wash off all the dirt. As a result, the risk of windshield scratches from wipers is minimized.

In addition to the obvious advantages, fan-type nozzles also have disadvantages. However, there are far fewer minuses than pluses. One of them is that until the wipers have removed the water or washer fluid from the glass, the driver is deprived of normal visibility. This disadvantage stems from the advantage that the liquid, when splashed, covers the glass almost completely. In difficult road conditions and at high speeds, there is a risk of momentarily losing control of the situation. It is this fact that most often stops some motorists from installing fan-type injectors on their car. However, those who have already installed such devices for themselves, as a rule, are satisfied with their work. And they quickly get used to this feature. The fact that such devices are more susceptible to frosting than classic options scares off much fewer car owners. As a last resort, you can use an anti-freeze liquid, which is designed for lower ambient temperatures.

How to choose fan type nozzles?

The best option is to purchase a proprietary windscreen washer nozzle designed for a specific car model. Nowadays, there are quite a few manufacturers making fan-type nozzles for various machines.

If you cannot find a device intended for your iron horse, then you can use the universal models of such nozzles.

For example, the products of the Swedish company Volvo are suitable for most modern cars. In addition, the choice of universal fan nozzles from the Korean manufacturer SsangYong can be a good option.

Replacement of standard nozzles with fan-type products

In some cases, some difficulties may arise with the installation of universal fan devices. Sometimes they have to be adjusted in height and also use an insulating tape to seal if the spray area is too large. There are times when motorists are forced to undermine the body of purchased devices, if their lower part is wider than that of standard ones.

The technology by which the replacement is carried out is quite simple. It is necessary to open the hood of the car and dismantle its trim. Further, the tubes through which water or windshield washer fluid are supplied are disconnected from the standard nozzle. After that, you can easily remove the nozzles themselves. Then, in their place, purchased fan-type products are installed. Tubes for fluid supply are connected to them. This completes the replacement of the injectors. Neither the windscreen washer pump nor other components are affected in any way.

Automakers strive to maintain maximum visibility from the driver's seat. A high-quality windshield cleaning helps in this. Several systems are responsible for this process, including the work of the "wipers", the correct flow of oncoming air flows. The fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles take care of improving visibility.

This type of hydrotreater is a more advanced technology than classic jet designs. The driver can independently install the sprayers he likes for his car model.

The best option is to purchase this structural element for a specific car model. The convenience of this option is that you will not need to adjust or shorten / lengthen something. But you can save money and buy universal fan windshield washer nozzles. They will work the same way, but minor problems may arise at the installation stage.

If the "station wagons" are made by a well-known manufacturer, then the motorist may not feel the difference in quality with the original product. The service life and warranty will also be long. The only difference will be in the price and brand name.

Such concerns as Ssang Yong, Volvo, Toyota are engaged in the production of universal washers. Of these, the most acceptable price is for Korean products. The difference with Scandinavian products reaches 2 times.

The Japanese company specializes in spare parts for premium cars. But the Asian manufacturer has one caveat. Ordering a washer will not work as a pair, but individually. Therefore, you need to be more careful during the registration of a remote application for receipt.

Correct replacement of a windshield washer nozzle instead of a standard spray implies the presence of additional elements such as tees, hoses for wiring and a check valve.

Negative and positive aspects of using fan nozzles

Due to its design, this type of nozzle delivers a finely dispersed wide jet onto the windshield. It passes along the transparent plane with its maximum front. Older jet washers provided only a directed jet under pressure to a specific location on the windshield.

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Due to the maximum atomization of the fan nozzle, an economical flow of liquid from the tank occurs. It also results in a more efficient dissolving of dirt with a spray.

The advantages of fan injectors are:

• respect for the wiper blades and the glass surface, since the movement of rubber on the surface starts already in a wet state, and there is no scratching of the glass and no wear of the wipers;
• uniform wetting of the entire surface ensures high-quality removal of dust, dirt, insects from glass;
• economical use of washer fluid;
• the transparency of the glass does not decrease from possible micro-scratches when rubbed with dry "wipers" on the surface.

Disadvantages of the system when using rolling washers:

• nozzles can quickly become covered with an ice crust at negative temperatures; to avoid this, it is necessary to install additional heating systems for the washer zone;
• immediately after spraying on the glass, visibility for the driver is significantly reduced, so they must be used deliberately and with careful monitoring of the traffic situation.

Check valve operation in the washer system

Not all hydro structures of glass cleaners have a check valve in their circuit. The presence of such a part allows the liquid to remain in the hoses without flowing back into the tank. Convenience lies in the fact that when the pump is turned on, the water supply is carried out without delay and the "wipers" do not scrape dry glass.

Check valve

Such a valve has a spring-loaded ball inside. It is he who blocks the passage of "non-freezing" back when there is no pressure from the pump in the system. If this element is not installed, then it will be necessary to install an electronic delay for starting the movement of the "wipers" into the circuit.

You can install a valve on any foreign car. Both European and Asian parts will do. Some daredevils even came up with valves from aquarium compressors to be mounted in this circuit.

Installation process

The algorithm for replacing or installing new washers consists of the following steps:

• we get rid of the engine compartment upholstery, which is attached to the surface using plastic clips;
• remove the foam rubber soundproofing layer, which was mounted on double-sided tape;
• disconnect the hydraulic hoses leading to the standard sprayers;
• we remove the standard sprayers by unscrewing the fasteners from the hood;
• we mount fan nozzles to the hoses of the car washer system;
• we include a check valve in the circuit and fix it in the engine compartment;
• we carry out test spraying of an unfixed device;
• with high-quality work of the circuit, we rigidly mount all the elements in their places.