At last!

[OriginalBigAl]

Yesterday at the umpteenth attempt over the course of two years I have managed to get the drivers side washer jet to hit the right spot on the windscreen . Previously its either too high up , with 60% of the liquid going on the roof or too low and hitting the bottom of the wiper arm and then what ever gets on the screen being immediately swept into the scuttle on the return sweep of the wiper. Such joy from small successes
Having come 5th in the Auto Trader DIY mechanic of the year , Northern heat 1990, I cannot believe that this puny little item has caused so much hassle ! An electricians flat bladed screwdriver is the preferred tool for adjustment.

 

[ReintjeWA]

I feel like you can have them adjusted for use when standing still, or adjusted for use when driving, but not both at the same time. It’s a strange design for sure!

 

[salty]

Congratulations!

 

[CuriousIslander]

Yesterday at the umpteenth attempt over the course of two years I have managed to get the drivers side washer jet to hit the right spot on the windscreen . Previously its either too high up , with 60% of the liquid going on the roof or too low and hitting the bottom of the wiper arm and then what ever gets on the screen being immediately swept into the scuttle on the return sweep of the wiper. Such joy from small successes
Having come 5th in the Auto Trader DIY mechanic of the year , Northern heat 1990, I cannot believe that this puny little item has caused so much hassle ! An electricians flat bladed screwdriver is the preferred tool for adjustment.

You wouldn't like to come and do mine would you..........? Try as I might I can't get either of the jets to line up where I want them, and the dealership doesn't seem able to either judging from their attempt at its first service.

 

[OriginalBigAl]

You wouldn't like to come and do mine would you..........? Try as I might I can't get either of the jets to line up where I want them, and the dealership doesn't seem able to either judging from their attempt at its first service.

I'd like to say years of skill and experience went into lining them up , but in actual fact it was hit and miss with a big chunk of fortune, it was also starting to rain and was quite dark and I had the wrong glasses on so I was amazed when I sat back in the car and the jet/spray hit the sweet spot.
Raise the bonnet and look at the nozzle, the hole is located in a slot in a gimbal, this is not the adjustment slot. There are small gaps above and below the central " gimbal "into which you put the afore mentioned screwdriver, gently lever / wiggle to raise or lower the jet stream. Shut bonnet , and try. Repeat until you are happy. Maybe even a small squirt of WD might help beforehand?

 

[CuriousIslander]

I'd like to say years of skill and experience went into lining them up , but in actual fact it was hit and miss with a big chunk of fortune, it was also starting to rain and was quite dark and I had the wrong glasses on so I was amazed when I sat back in the car and the jet/spray hit the sweet spot.
Raise the bonnet and look at the nozzle, the hole is located in a slot in a gimbal, this is not the adjustment slot. There are small gaps above and below the central " gimbal "into which you put the afore mentioned screwdriver, gently lever / wiggle to raise or lower the jet stream. Shut bonnet , and try. Repeat until you are happy. Maybe even a small squirt of WD might help beforehand?

I might try this tomorrow if it isn't raining - or too cold....!