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Windshield washer jets. How to choose and install windshield washer fan nozzles Fan windshield washer vaz 2114

Automakers strive to maintain maximum visibility from the driver's seat. This helps with good cleaning. windshield. Several systems are responsible for this process, including the operation of the “wipers”, the correct flow around the oncoming air currents. Windshield washer fan nozzles take care of improving visibility.

This type of hydro cleaner is a more advanced technology compared to 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 it will not be necessary to customize or shorten / lengthen anything. But you can save money and buy universal windshield washer fan nozzles. They will work as well, but there may be minor problems 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 difference will be only in the price and brand name.

Such concerns as Ssang Yong, Volvo, Toyota are engaged in the production of universal washers. Of these, Korean products have the most reasonable price. The difference with Scandinavian products comes up to 2 times.

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

Proper replacement of a windshield washer nozzle instead of a regular sprayer implies the presence of additional elements, such as tees, wiring hoses and a check valve.

Negative and positive aspects when using fan nozzles

Due to its design, this type of nozzle delivers a finely dispersed wide jet onto the windshield. It passes through the transparent plane with the maximum front. Older jet washers only delivered a directional jet of pressure to a specific spot on the windshield.

Washer comparison

Due to the maximum atomization of the fan nozzle, an economical flow of liquid from the tank occurs. It also turns out more effective dissolution of dirt using a sprayer.

The advantages of fan nozzles are:

  • careful attitude to the wiper brushes and the glass surface, since the movement of rubber on the surface begins already in the wetted state, and there is no scratching of the glass and wear of the wipers;
  • uniform wetting of the entire surface ensures high-quality removal of dust, dirt, insects from the glass;
  • economical use of washer fluid;
  • the transparency of the glass is not reduced by possible micro-scratches when rubbing dry "wipers" on the surface.

Disadvantages of the system when using fan washer:

  • nozzles can quickly become covered with an ice crust at a negative temperature; 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 consciously and under close control traffic situation.

The operation of the check valve in the washer system

Not all glass cleaner hydraulic designs have a check valve in their circuitry. The presence of such a part allows the liquid to remain in the hoses without draining back into the tank. The 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 the dry glass.

check valve

Such a valve has a spring-loaded ball inside. It is he who blocks the passage of the “anti-freeze” back when there is no pressure from the pump in the system. If this element is not set, then it will be necessary to mount an electronic delay in starting the movement of the “wipers” into the circuit.

You can install a valve on any foreign car. Suitable for both European and Asian parts. Some daredevils even came up with valves from aquarium compressors to mount in this scheme.

Mounting process

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

  • get rid of the engine compartment upholstery, which is attached to the surface with plastic clips;
  • remove the foam soundproofing layer, which was mounted on double-sided tape;
  • we disconnect the hydraulic hoses leading to regular sprayers;
  • 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 sprays of an unfixed device;
  • with the high-quality work of the circuit, we rigidly mount all the elements in their places.

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

Fan-type washer nozzles

What are fan washer nozzles

Recently, many car manufacturers have begun to install windshield washer fan nozzles on their models, which differ in that the washer fluid is supplied to the glass not by two or three separate jets, but by a front of small drops that immediately fall on a large area of ​​the windshield. Very good differences in the operation of the classic two-jet washer and fan jets can be seen in this video.

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

fan nozzles

Advantages and disadvantages of windshield washer fan nozzles

If you have not yet decided whether you need to install windshield washer fan nozzles, let's 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 to select the original injectors specifically for your car. Sometimes such nozzles are supplied as an option or as an element of richer configurations.

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

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


Fan nozzles Volvo 30655605

Cost - 350 rubles for one piece.

By the way, there is much less information about this, but there is a very interesting and most importantly absolutely identical and inexpensive option - this is Ssang Yong 7845009010. In fact, this is an exact clone of VOLVO 30655605 washer fan nozzles - accordingly, it will fit on the same cars. Cost - 160 rubles for one piece! feel the difference as they say.


fan nozzles Ssang Yong 7845009010

Another good and very popular option is Camry fan nozzles (number 85381-AA042). Fits many cars positive feedback on the drive and the price is quite democratic (about 300 rubles apiece).

On the Daewoo Lanos and Chevrolet Aveo nozzles from VW-Skoda, catalog number 3b0955985, are well suited. The cost is about 300 rubles per piece.

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 washer fan nozzles

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

What you need to install fan nozzles

  • a set of fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles;
  • check valve;
  • new hoses;
  • tee.

Check valve selection

A non-return valve is needed to install windshield washer fan nozzles, so if it is not in the washer fluid system on your car, you need to purchase and install it.

The task of the check valve is to ensure a stable pressure in the system and prevent fluid from draining 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 washer nozzles and the wipers do not scratch the dry glass.

Such a valve is arranged quite simply. Inside 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 it is installed in front of the tee. If we put it in front of each nozzle, this will reduce the strength of the jet.

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


Check valve Toyota 85321-26020

The order of installation of fan nozzles:

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

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Choosing fan universal windshield washer nozzles

Maximum visibility is very important for any driver, which is why car manufacturers pay great attention to the windshield cleaning process, which includes the operation of several systems. Thanks to the wipers, the correct flow of oncoming 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 desired level, which is why it is necessary to correctly select such important elements as nozzles or, as they are also called jets.

To purchase the right devices, you first need to understand existing types these details.

Nozzle types

There are the following types of jets:

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

The first type is more common on "middle-aged" cars, as well as on domestic-made cars, for example, the windshield washer nozzles of the VAZ 2110 have a jet configuration. On foreign cars and cars produced for last years fan jets are already installed.

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 jets, it is not a narrow jet that hits the glass, as is the case with jet models, but a wide, finely dispersed stream that covers almost the entire “front end”. Among other advantages, it is worth highlighting the following:

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

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

  • Fan-type jets quickly become covered with ice at low temperatures. To avoid such troubles, you have to buy an additional heating system for the washers.
  • Since a large amount of liquid hits 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 car. If we compare the fan nozzles of the windshield washer VAZ 2114 and similar parts for a foreign car, they will differ. Of course, these differences are not critical and you can always adjust the part for your brand of car, but in this case, installation will be much more difficult.

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

Another alternative option is offered by Toyota, 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 basket. After purchasing the products, you can install them yourself.

How to replace 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 “washer” will pass. For these purposes, a tube that is used for aquariums is well suited.

After that, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Remove the upholstery and gently pull out the plastic clips.
  2. Remove buffer foam pads. Usually they are held on with tape, so you need to prepare some fresh adhesive tape to install them back.
  3. Detach the covers on the plastic parts.
  4. Remove the hoses through which the fluid is supplied.
  5. Remove old injectors.
  6. Connect the pipe to the new jets.
  7. Connect the non-return valve to the nozzles of the jets and pipes.
  8. Check system operation.

When replacing standard nozzles, it is also necessary to purchase a check valve that will not allow liquid to “roll back”, due to which the wipers often start working long before the cleaning compound appears on the glass.

Sometimes new washer nozzles do not work as expected (fluid is pouring too high or vice versa, with a shift to the side, etc.) and in this case, additional adjustment of parts may be required.

How to adjust washer jets

Adjusting the injectors does not require specialized equipment or special skills. All you need is a regular needle or pin. In order to figure out how to adjust the windshield washer nozzles, it is enough to understand that they are spherical in shape and spin freely inside the plastic housing. So just:

  • Feel free to insert the pin into the nozzle and begin to turn it in the direction you need.
  • If the liquid hits the glass too low, then turn the pin up.
  • If the jet hits very hard, this can also be corrected with a needle.
  • On foreign cars, nozzles have 3 jets, which are best adjusted differently. The extreme ones should be at the lowest points, as they hit the sides of the car. Medium jets are best directed to the central part of the windshield, and the remaining central jets are best directed to the top of the glass.

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

How to clean washer nozzles

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

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

Before work, it is recommended to check the level of cleaning fluid 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 soapy water.
  2. Connect the compressor, turn on the blow and process the jet under strong pressure.
  3. If there is no compressor at hand, you can use a syringe into which you need to draw water.
  4. Clean the holes with a regular needle or pin.
  5. Insert the syringe into the nozzle and start flushing.

Of course, the compressor will be much more efficient, but if the nozzles are very clogged and do not let liquid in, then with the help of improvised means you can at least temporarily solve the problem.

Another way is to leave the jets overnight in a soapy solution, and in the morning try to reuse the syringe or compressor. This will be useful in case of particularly strong old pollution.

In custody

When installing universal headlight washer jets or windshield jets, try to set them up so that they spray liquid onto the glass surface without going beyond it. When choosing fan jets, try to give preference to those models that were designed specifically for your car, this will save you time on mounting elements.

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

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

During rain or snow, the visibility of the situation through the windshield is reduced due to its pollution. 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 surface of the glass, cleaning it. It is extremely important that the nozzles, when spraying, fall into the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe wipers and do not block the visibility of the driver 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.

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

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

  • In Russian realities, where the air temperature fluctuates greatly and often falls below zero, fan nozzles can freeze. To prevent this from happening, a special heating system is used;
  • Spraying of non-freezing liquid with such nozzles occurs on almost the entire surface of the windshield. This is good in terms of the safety of wipers and glass, but bad in terms of visibility. The driver almost completely ceases to receive 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 washer nozzles

Washer nozzles of any type can be customized. They are a plastic case 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, it is enough to have a simple needle with which you can gently turn them in the right direction.

If three-jet nozzles are installed on the car, it is not necessary to set them all to the same level in height. It is advisable that the extreme windshield washer nozzles be directed to the lower points. Due to this, it will be possible to protect the glass from micro-scratches (which could occur if the wipers “walked 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 convenient it is for the windshield nozzles to work. You should not neglect their setting, you only need to spend a couple of minutes on this so that there are no problems with visibility while driving when cleaning the windshield.

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Fan windshield washer nozzles: how they work

Good windshield visibility has always played a leading role in regards to safe driving. And as you know, safety is important for absolutely everyone involved. traffic. Visibility is drastically reduced due to weather conditions such as snowfall, heavy rain, fog, and dirt on the windshield. A very common occurrence for active motorists is downed insects, which 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 that are entrusted with this responsible task are wipers, nozzles and ablution fluid.

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

What are fan nozzles?

Recently, many car manufacturers have begun to install windshield washer fan nozzles on their models, which differ in that the washer fluid is supplied to the glass not by two or three separate jets, but by a front of small drops that immediately fall on a large area of ​​the windshield.

Modern vehicles are increasingly being fitted with fan-shaped windshield washer jets. Fans of tuning are familiar with the injectors of a number of cars Volvo brands. These are the most popular and popular nozzles that have been able to prove themselves well.

But there are also alternative options. For example, the Toyota business class concern, which also has the ability to offer nozzles 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 placed twice.

Advantages and disadvantages of fan nozzles

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

Benefits of fan nozzles

More even flow of washer fluid over almost the entire area of ​​the windshield. This allows the wiper blades to clean the glass more effectively by making the first sweep of the already wet glass, rather than smearing dirt.

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

Reduces the risk of scratching the glass when the wiper blade runs dry.

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

Disadvantages of fan nozzles

Fan nozzles due to design features are more susceptible to freezing in cold weather. That is why heated fan nozzles are often used.

A large area of ​​glass to which washer fluid is applied can lead to loss of normal visibility for a while, even if the glass is clean.

Choice of Fan Design Nozzles

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

The most common option that is full of news on the Internet is nozzles from the Volvo S80, Volvo model number 30655605. Suitable for a 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 inexpensive option - this is Ssang Yong 7845009010. In fact, this is an exact clone of VOLVO fan washer nozzles - accordingly, it will fit on 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 per piece. Almost all models except Grandis, Pajero Sport, Pajero 4, Outlander XL are suitable for injectors from the 2008 American Galant. Catalog numbers MR300201 and MR300202.

Wiper check valve selection

The standard design of the washer may not have a check valve, which is designed to prevent fluid from flowing back from the hoses back into the reservoir when the suction pump is turned off. The valve ensures the continuity of the fluid supply, especially at the moment the pump is turned on, since air does not enter the pipelines through the nozzle holes. The valve is a conventional spring-loaded ball that closes the nozzle opening in the absence of fluid pressure.

The system can also be used without a check valve. Then it is necessary to provide a mechanical or wiring diagram delays in the beginning of the movement of the wipers relative to the moment of water supply.

The fluid 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 the "Lada" 8 and 9 models. Imported valves can also be used, for example, for Volvo brands or Toyota brands - 85321-26020. As an alternative, noteworthy is the use of a ready-made tee with a built-in check valve for Mitsubishi.

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

Features of mounting fan nozzles

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

You can solve this problem if you put a sealant or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back of the nozzle. Sometimes the lower part of the body of the fan nozzles is slightly wider than the previously standing 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 injectors with fan ones, you need to buy:

Set of fan nozzles for windshield washer;

check valve;

New hoses;

Tee.

A non-return valve is required if it is suitable for the washer fluid system on your vehicle. Its task is to ensure stable pressure in the system and prevent fluid from draining into the tank immediately after the pump is turned off. It is thanks to the non-return 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 it is installed in front of the tee. If we put it in front of each nozzle, this will reduce the strength of the jet.

A washer system valve from Toyota is quite suitable. The cost is 20 hryvnia.

Installation procedure for fan nozzles

Raise the hood and remove the trim, if any.

Remove fluid lines from injectors.

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

Connect a non-return valve if not provided.

Install the fan washer nozzles in regular places. Refine if necessary.

Connect the fluid supply hoses to the injectors.

Adjustment of fan washer nozzles

Windshield washer fan 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 vice versa too low, the only way to solve this problem is to put a sealant or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back or front of the nozzle.

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A good view of the road situation through the windshield of the car allows the driver to safely operate the car in saturated conditions. traffic. Therefore, the condition of the windshield should be given worthy attention. Meteorological precipitation and temperature differences outside and inside the cabin worsen the transparency of the glass, adversely affecting the safety of driving. Dirt from under the wheels, stuck insects, snow and rain streams from the outside of the glass should be removed as quickly as possible by a cleaning system consisting of front and rear window, tank with antifreeze liquid.

The operation of the windshield washer fan nozzles

Fan windshield washer nozzles are a more recent and fashionable development of the system for applying water to the glass, compared to the classic jet water sprinklers. They have their own application features, the knowledge of which will allow motorists to more consciously approach the choice of one or another type of nozzles.

Fan windshield washer nozzles - positive and negative sides

The main distinguishing 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, unlike jet nozzles that supply a jet 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 quality and speed of glass cleaning.

Benefits of fan-shaped windshield washer jets include:

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

The disadvantages of the fan method of wetting glass include:

Short-term deterioration of visibility during the operation of the nozzles

  • After spraying drops of liquid on the windshield, the visibility of the road is lost until the wipers brush them off. This can annoy some drivers and cause them to move away from fan nozzles in favor of jet nozzles.
  • Fan 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.

Windshield washer jet selection

Jet and fan nozzles

The ideal case is to purchase branded injectors designed for use on this particular car model. Today, many manufacturers produce such original nozzles for a specific brand and model of 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, minor modifications are possible.

Universal fan nozzles are products under the numbers 30655605 and 7845009010 in the catalog of car parts from Volvo and Ssang Yong. The former are used as stock injectors on the Volvo S80. Both products are exactly the same in design, but differ in price. "Korean" is almost two times cheaper than "Swede". But Volvo nozzles are considered more prestigious. Both of them can be used on other car brands, in particular on Daewoo, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda and so on.

An alternative option may be injectors from the Toyota concern 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 goods from the catalog, you should repeat the order twice to get two nozzles per machine. To replace your regular jet jets with fan nozzles, you need to purchase the nozzles themselves and also a tee with hoses and a check valve.

Something else useful for you:

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

Wiper check valve selection

The standard design of the washer may not have a check valve, which is designed to prevent fluid from flowing back from the hoses back into the reservoir when the suction pump is turned off. The valve ensures the continuity of the fluid supply, especially at the moment the pump is turned on, since air does not enter the pipelines through the nozzle holes. The valve is a conventional spring-loaded ball that closes the nozzle opening in the absence of fluid pressure. The system can also be used without a check valve. Then it is necessary to provide a mechanical or electrical circuit for delaying the start of the movement of the wipers relative to the moment of water supply. The fluid must have time to pass through the hoses from the reservoir to the nozzles before the wipers start working.

Universal check 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. Imported valves can also be used, for example, for Volvo brands - part number 30896546 or for Toyota brands - 85321-26020. As an alternative, noteworthy is the use of a ready-made tee with a built-in check valve for Mitsubishi - part number M850641.

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

Windshield washer fan installation

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

  • removal of the hood trim, if installed, carefully prying out the plastic caps without breaking, using special tools or two flathead screwdrivers;
  • dismantling buffer foam pads mounted on double-sided adhesive tape (for their reverse installation, a new adhesive tape is required) and detaching the lining on plastic parts;
  • disconnection of the tubes supplying liquid from standard nozzles;
  • dismantling of old injectors that can be attached to the hood or frame using plastic clips or fastening nuts;
  • connecting a branch pipe to fan nozzles and pre-installing them in regular places without final fixation;
  • connection of check valves to the washer fluid pipelines and nozzle nozzles, their reliable fastening;
  • checking the system performance and adjusting the direction of the liquid fan on the windshield;
  • final fixation of nozzles.

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

When installing and adjusting the nozzles, it may be necessary to adjust the holes, adjust the nozzles in size, direction, height and inclination of the position. To do this, you need to cut, file or, conversely, build up the base of the nozzles with the help of 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 maximum, but does not go beyond it.

Maximum visibility is very important for any driver, which is why car manufacturers pay great attention to the windshield cleaning process, which includes the operation of several systems. Thanks to the wipers, the correct flow of oncoming 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 desired level, which is why it is necessary to correctly select such important elements as nozzles or, as they are also called jets.

To purchase the right devices, you first need to understand the existing types of these parts.

Nozzle types

There are the following types of jets:

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

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

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 jets, it is not a narrow jet that hits the glass, as is the case with jet models, but a wide, finely dispersed stream that covers almost the entire “front end”. Among other advantages, it is worth highlighting the following:

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

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

  • Fan-type jets quickly become covered with ice at low temperatures. To avoid such troubles, you have to buy an additional heating system for the washers.
  • Since a large amount of liquid hits 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 car. If we compare the fan nozzles of the windshield washer VAZ 2114 and similar parts for a foreign car, they will differ. Of course, these differences are not critical and you can always adjust the part for your brand of car, but in this case, installation will be much more difficult.

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

Another alternative option is offered by Toyota, 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 basket. After purchasing the products, you can install them yourself.

How to replace 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 “washer” will pass. For these purposes, a tube that is used for aquariums is well suited.

After that, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Remove the upholstery and gently pull out the plastic clips.
  2. Remove buffer foam pads. Usually they are held on with tape, so you need to prepare some fresh adhesive tape to install them back.
  3. Detach the covers on the plastic parts.
  4. Remove the hoses through which the fluid is supplied.
  5. Remove old injectors.
  6. Connect the pipe to the new jets.
  7. Connect the non-return valve to the nozzles of the jets and pipes.
  8. Check system operation.

When replacing standard nozzles, it is also necessary to purchase a check valve that will not allow liquid to “roll back”, due to which the wipers often start working long before the cleaning compound appears on the glass.

Sometimes new washer nozzles do not work as expected (fluid is pouring too high or vice versa, with a shift to the side, etc.) and in this case, additional adjustment of parts may be required.

How to adjust washer jets

Adjusting the injectors does not require specialized equipment or special skills. All you need is a regular needle or pin. In order to figure out how to adjust the windshield washer nozzles, it is enough to understand that they are spherical in shape and spin freely inside the plastic housing. So just:

  • Feel free to insert the pin into the nozzle and begin to turn it in the direction you need.
  • If the liquid hits the glass too low, then turn the pin up.
  • If the jet hits very hard, this can also be corrected with a needle.
  • On foreign cars, nozzles have 3 jets, which are best adjusted differently. The extreme ones should be at the lowest points, as they hit the sides of the car. Medium jets are best directed to the central part of the windshield, and the remaining central jets are best directed to the top of the glass.

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

How to clean washer nozzles

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

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

Before work, it is recommended to check the level of cleaning fluid 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 soapy water.
  2. Connect the compressor, turn on the blow and process the jet under strong pressure.
  3. If there is no compressor at hand, you can use a syringe into which you need to draw water.
  4. Clean the holes with a regular needle or pin.
  5. Insert the syringe into the nozzle and start flushing.

Of course, the compressor will be much more efficient, but if the nozzles are very clogged and do not let liquid in, then with the help of improvised means you can at least temporarily solve the problem.

Another way is to leave the jets overnight in a soapy solution, and in the morning try to reuse the syringe or compressor. This will be useful in case of particularly strong old pollution.

In custody

When installing universal headlight washer jets or windshield jets, try to set them up so that they spray liquid onto the glass surface without going beyond it. When choosing fan jets, try to give preference to those models that were designed specifically for your car, this will save you time on mounting elements.