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Notices SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010) Community Links Pictures & Albums Members Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Liked Posts Go to Page... Cleaning clogged windshield washer nozzles (easy fix!) Reply Subscribe Thread Tools Search this Thread Apr 24, 2020 | 03:57 PM Share Share Options #1 joemg Thread Starter Instructor Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 1,134 Likes: 290 From: CA Cleaning clogged windshield washer nozzles (easy fix!) I've had 2 of the 3 passenger side jets clogged since I got the car. Every time I use the washers I think "oh I forgot, I should really fix that" and then by the time I get home I forget. Today I remembered and I used a syringe and rubbing alcohol to fix them. Fill the syringe with Alcohol, gently push it into each jet and flush them with the alcohol... After you fiddle with it a bit and push more alcohol out, you'll see it come out the bottom and other jets. Repeat this a few times on each jet. I did all 6 (3 on each) for good measure. Now it works like a charm. I have tried with just a pin on other cars in the past but it never worked, the syringe is excellent because you can apply the alcohol to the blockage directly and a little pressure by pushing down on the plunger. Attached Thumbnails Reply 3 3 oneround TitanG545 bcopeland joemg View Public Profile Find More Posts by joemg View iTrader Profile Apr 24, 2020 | 04:17 PM Share Share Options #2 Bgw70 Lexus Test Driver Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 8,209 Likes: 948 From: Fl Quote: Originally Posted by joemg I've had 2 of the 3 passenger side jets clogged since I got the car. Every time I use the washers I think "oh I forgot, I should really fix that" and then by the time I get home I forget. Today I remembered and I used a syringe and rubbing alcohol to fix them. Fill the syringe with Alcohol, gently push it into each jet and flush them with the alcohol... After you fiddle with it a bit and push more alcohol out, you'll see it come out the bottom and other jets. Repeat this a few times on each jet. I did all 6 (3 on each) for good measure. Now it works like a charm. I have tried with just a pin on other cars in the past but it never worked, the syringe is excellent because you can apply the alcohol to the blockage directly and a little pressure by pushing down on the plunger. awesome tip, not sure where I find a syringe...wonder if a meat injector would work. Last edited by Bgw70; Apr 25, 2020 at 02:43 AM. Reply 1 1 TitanG545 Bgw70 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Bgw70 View iTrader Profile Apr 24, 2020 | 04:26 PM Share Share Options #3 joemg Thread Starter Instructor Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 1,134 Likes: 290 From: CA Quote: Originally Posted by Bgw70 awesome tip, not sure where I find a syringe...wonder a meat injector would work. I think amazon or tractor supply would have them. The size I used was 27 gauge. A friend of mine works in a lab, so they had an extra they gave me. Here's all the info for the one I used which was a great size for this task. Attached Thumbnails Reply 0 0 joemg View Public Profile Find More Posts by joemg View iTrader Profile Apr 24, 2020 | 04:35 PM Share Share Options #4 digitatc Instructor Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 763 Likes: 267 From: ca or any needle would work as well. Reply 0 0 digitatc View Public Profile Find More Posts by digitatc View iTrader Profile Apr 25, 2020 | 04:25 PM Share Share Options #5 Wilson2000 Pole Position Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 2,728 Likes: 535 From: CA Haven't tried it, but if any of my washer-fluid orifices clogged, I would be inclined to use something that would suck the clog out, like a solder sucker. A vacuum pump gun, used to test vacuum activated switches/sensors, with a small rubber hose or tip might work also. Anytime one uses a metal tool on a plastic part, one risks damaging it, especially small orifices such as this. Reply 0 0 Wilson2000 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Wilson2000 View iTrader Profile Apr 25, 2020 | 06:39 PM Share Share Options #6 joemg Thread Starter Instructor Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 1,134 Likes: 290 From: CA Quote: Originally Posted by Wilson2000 Haven't tried it, but if any of my washer-fluid orifices clogged, I would be inclined to use something that would suck the clog out, like a solder sucker. A vacuum pump gun, used to test vacuum activated switches/sensors, with a small rubber hose or tip might work also. Anytime one uses a metal tool on a plastic part, one risks damaging it, especially small orifices such as this. That might work, though i'm not sure if a solder sucker is small enough to get into the jet. I agree that metal > plastic, but if you're very gentle and really use the alcohol and light pressure, this is an easy solution that doesn't involve disconnecting anything. You could probably disconnect the nozzle and soak it in vinegar or alcohol to get it to clear any blockages as well. That was my backup plan if I couldn't find a way to fix it without disconnecting it. Reply 0 0 joemg View Public Profile Find More Posts by joemg View iTrader Profile May 11, 2020 | 01:38 PM Share Share Options #7 Lexicon1 Advanced Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 717 Likes: 169 From: West Coast So, are you pushing the alcohol back into the orifice from the outside in? arent you just pushing the blockage back into the system? Reply 0 0

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Lexicon1 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Lexicon1 View iTrader Profile May 11, 2020 | 01:46 PM Share Share Options #8 joemg Thread Starter Instructor Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 1,134 Likes: 290 From: CA Quote: Originally Posted by Lexicon1 So, are you pushing the alcohol back into the orifice from the outside in? arent you just pushing the blockage back into the system? The idea is to dissolve the blockage with the alcohol and flush it out. Reply 0 0 joemg View Public Profile Find More Posts by joemg View iTrader Profile May 12, 2020 | 07:44 PM Share Share Options #9 Oldsig Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 154 Likes: 22 From: NY Joe, slightly off topic but when your nozzles are cleaned out, how high up the windshield do they spray? Mine only hit about a quarter of the way up the windshield and it's a solid steam. I always wondered if the pump was getting weak or the orifices in the nozzle were larger than they should be. Bob Reply 0 0 Oldsig View Public Profile Find More Posts by Oldsig View iTrader Profile May 13, 2020 | 02:52 AM Share Share Options #10 Bgw70 Lexus Test Driver Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 8,209 Likes: 948 From: Fl Quote: Originally Posted by Oldsig Joe, slightly off topic but when your nozzles are cleaned out, how high up the windshield do they spray? Mine only hit about a quarter of the way up the windshield and it's a solid steam. I always wondered if the pump was getting weak or the orifices in the nozzle were larger than they should be. Bob i know you are asking Joe...I too had to clean the nozzles on my 2002 after I purchased it. I used a toothpick to clean them and didn’t apply much pressure because I didn’t want to break the wood in the nozzle. as for spray, yes, there are three streams of water from each side, total of six hitting the windshield. I adjusted mine to wet different parts of the windshield. The middle stream hits the upper, the other two hit the mid, left and right. i adjust it that way so the stream would still wet the windshield properly when I am driving 80mph. Reply 0 0 Bgw70 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Bgw70 View iTrader Profile May 13, 2020 | 11:25 AM Share Share Options #11 Harold57 Lead Lap Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,759 Likes: 414 From: Texas i always figured that it didn't shoot very high on the windshield to keep from dowsing the passengers when the top is down. Reply 0 0 Harold57 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Harold57 View iTrader Profile May 13, 2020 | 03:34 PM Share Share Options #12 Oldsig Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 154 Likes: 22 From: NY Quote: Originally Posted by Bgw70 ...I adjusted mine to wet different parts of the windshield. The middle stream hits the upper, the other two hit the mid, left and right. i adjust it that way so the stream would still wet the windshield properly when I am driving 80mph. Thanks for replying....wait, so I can adjust where they hit in the windshield? Bob Reply 0 0 Oldsig View Public Profile Find More Posts by Oldsig View iTrader Profile May 13, 2020 | 03:37 PM Share Share Options #13 Oldsig Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 154 Likes: 22 From: NY Quote: Originally Posted by Harold57 i always figured that it didn't shoot very high on the windshield to keep from dowsing the passengers when the top is down. Good point... I can hear my wife now...😉 Bob Reply 0 0 Oldsig View Public Profile Find More Posts by Oldsig View iTrader Profile May 13, 2020 | 04:53 PM Share Share Options #14 Wilson2000 Pole Position Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 2,728 Likes: 535 From: CA Quote: Originally Posted by Oldsig Thanks for replying....wait, so I can adjust where they hit in the windshield? Bob The nozzles are ball-and-socket, so you can rotate them around with a needle to where you want them to hit the window. Remember, the streams will be affected by your speed, so if you get them perfect at 0 mph in your driveway, that won't necessarily be ideal for the freeway speeds. It will take compromise to get them adjusted for all speeds. Reply 1 1 JDaveSC430 Wilson2000 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Wilson2000 View iTrader Profile May 13, 2020 | 06:56 PM Share Share Options #15 Bgw70 Lexus Test Driver Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 8,209 Likes: 948 From: Fl Quote: Originally Posted by Oldsig Thanks for replying....wait, so I can adjust where they hit in the windshield? Bob sure... ;-) Wilson will explain it all ;-) Reply 0 0 Bgw70 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Bgw70 View iTrader Profile Thread Tools Show Printable Version Search this Thread Advanced Search Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Advanced Search User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Vendor News Club Lexus Vendor Product Announcements Lexus Model Forums IS Models IS - 1st Gen (2001-2005) Build Threads Suspension and Brakes Performance IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Build Threads Suspension and Brakes Performance IS C CL Vendor Products for 2IS IS F (2008-2014) Build Threads CL Vendor Products for IS-F IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Build Threads Suspension and Brakes Performance IS 500 Threads CL Vendor Products for 3IS RC Models RC - 1st Gen (2015-present) Build Threads CL Vendor Products for RC RC F (2015-present) Build Threads CL Vendor Products for RC-F GS Models GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997) Build Threads GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Build Threads Suspension and Brakes Performance GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Build Threads Suspension Hybrid Technology CL Vendor Products for 3GS GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Build Threads Suspension Hybrid Technology CL Vendor Products for 4GS GS F (2016-present) Build Threads CL Vendor Products for GS-F SC Models SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000) Build Threads Suspension and Brakes Performance & Maintenance CL Vendor Products for SC300/SC400 SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010) CL Vendor Products for SC430 LC Model (2018-present) CL Vendor Products for LC LFA Model (2012) LFA Registry CT 200h Model (2011-2017) HS 250h Model (2010-2012) ES Models ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006) ES - 5th Gen (2007-2012) ES - 6th Gen (2013-2018) Hybrid Technology ES - 7th Gen (2019-present) CL Vendor Products for 7ES Hybrid Technology LS Models LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000) Build Threads LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006) Build Threads CL Vendor Products for 3LS LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017) Build Threads CL Vendor Products for 4LS Hybrid Technology LS - 5th Gen (2018-present) CL Vendor Products for 5LS UX Models (2019-present) CL Vendor Products for UX NX Models NX - 1st Gen (2015-2021) Hybrid Technology CL Vendor Products for NX NX - 2nd Gen (2022-current) Hybrid Technology CL Vendor Products for 2NX RX Models RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003) RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009) Hybrid Technology RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015) Hybrid Technology CL Vendor Products for 3RX RX - 4th Gen (2016-2022) Hybrid Technology CL Vendor Products for 4RX RX - 5th Gen (2023-present) Hybrid Technology CL Vendor Products for 5RX TX Models (2024-present) GX Models GX - 1st Gen (2003-2009) GX - 2nd Gen (2010-2023) GX - 3rd Gen (2024-present) LX Models LX - 1st and 2nd Gen (1996-2007) LX - 3rd Gen (2008-2021) CL Vendor Products for 3LX LX - 4th Gen (2022-present) CL Vendor Products for 4LX RZ Model (2023-present) LBX Model (2024-present) Lexus Prototypes and Next-Gen Technology Vendor Marketplace and Member Classifieds Marketplace General Classifieds General Classifieds NON-Lexus vehicles for sale Great Deals Archived Member Classifieds Wheels and Tires Classifieds Buyer / Seller Feedback Forum Lexus Vehicles Classifieds Mobile Audio/Video Classifieds 1Gen IS300 Classifieds (98-05) SC400 / 300 Classifieds 2Gen IS250 / IS350 / IS-F Classifieds (06-13) SC430 Classifieds 3Gen IS250 / IS350 Classifieds (14-) 1Gen GS300 Classifieds (91-97) ES300 / 330 / 350 / 300h Classifieds 2Gen GS430 / 400/ 300 Classifieds (98-05) RX350 / 330/ 300 / 400H / 450H Classifieds 3Gen GS460 / 450H / 430 / 350 / 300 Classifieds (06-12) GX460 / GX470 Classifieds 4Gen GS450H / 350 / 300 / GS-F Classifieds (13-) LX570 / 470 / 450 Classifieds LS460 / 430 / 400 / 600h Classifieds CT200H Classifieds HS250h Classifieds NX 200t / 300h Classifieds 1Gen RC350 / RC-F Classifieds Club Lexus Vendor Marketplace Lexus Special Interest Forums Automotive Care & Detailing CL Vendor Products for Detailing Lexus Audio, Video, Security & Electronics Lighting Maintenance Wheels, Tires & Brakes Forum Special Interest Groups VIP Style Lexus Motorsports and Racing Drag Strip Road Course and Auto-X General Forums Car Chat EV Chat Local Chapters and Regional Forums Regional ClubLexus Forums Northeast Southeast Southwest Pacific Great Lakes Mountain - Prairie Canada Hawaii and Guam International NELOC Florida Lexus Club Chicago Lexus Club Local Events Northern California Lexus Club CL of Southern California CL of Hawaii North Texas Lexus Club Site Suggestions & Problems Site Suggestions & Problems Reply Closed Thread Share

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