Low pressure from left wiper sprayer

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kruuth
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Very little water comes out of the left front wiper sprayer. How can I fix this? Is it clogged? If so, how do I unclog it?


04pathse
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try inserting a sewing needle or something similar into the sprayer nozzle

kruuth
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I tried that. It didn't help.

kruuth
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How do I remove them for cleaning? It looks like the tubes are glued on. I managed to get the sprayer of but the tube is stuck OK.

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centralcoaster33
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The tubes are slipped on, not glued. Pull while twisting to remove those. The sprayers are snapped into your hood and could snap out as well if the plastic isn't too brittle. For cleaning, you can try an ultrasonic cleaner. Or maybe soak them in something cool like oxy-clean. That stuff is pretty miraculous. Anyway, they may not be clean-able. Meaning they'll suck just as bad after all of your efforts. I have a 240SX and replaced mine. They were only a few dollars each. I just looked online and found nutball prices for Versa. I didn't look long, but if I had to buy each for 30 or more dollars, I'd be looking at alternatives. Like, could those cheap 240sx nozzles fit into my hood. BTW - I have botha 240 and a Versa, so I could look into that if you're interested.

kruuth
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So the sprayers interchange?

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centralcoaster33
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Admittedly, I forgot to check this when I got home last night. I will do my best to check fitment between the two tonight.

BTW - I'm finding prices for these things all over the place. Courtesy Nissan has them for like $60, Findlay Nissan was like $77, then I find Pence Nissan has them for $12... what? These prices are for the Versa Nozzles. My 240sx nozzles I find currently on Ebay for $9, then at Pence Nissan for $17... So, the cost of replacement is comparable.

When I put mine on a few years ago, they seemed affordable. I might have spent somewhere in the teens for each, not single digit.

Best bet, Call Pence, verify price and fitment, then order a pair of them (even if you think you only need one).

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centralcoaster33
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I'm sorry, I keep forgetting to look at this. Are you still waiting or have you moved on? Thanks.

kruuth
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I managed to get it cleared.

I pulled off the sprayer, and ran high pressure air through it. Working fine right now.


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