I have a 2000 Honda Accord. When I trigger the windshield wiper fluid onto the front windshield, the right sprayer works fine but the left one seems clogged and it sprays very minimally. Because of this, I cannot clean my windshield fully and it usually streaks. Is there any way to repair this?
High Pressure Air
I would disconnect the hose from that sprayer from the motor that gives it the pressure to spray.
I would go where there is high pressure air. In my case that would be my shop.
I would have an air gun with a rubber tip.
I would take that air gun with a rubber tip and push it tightly against the sprayer nozzle and use the high pressure air to blow the offending particle backwards through it's windshield wiper fluid delivery hose.
Re-attach hose to wiper fluid delivery pump and spray away.
Here's a photo of the air pressure blow gun with a rubber tip.
answered Apr 27 '16 at 0:44
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I've managed to repair these jets (and re-align them) by using a dress pin pushed down the nozzle. Typically either dirt or polish (depending on how you maintain your car) accumulates at the exit point of the nozzle and a pin is enough to clear it.
answered Apr 27 '16 at 10:27
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If the blockage at the nozzle and you've got a Bowles Fluidic nozzle, the push pin method won't work. You will want to use compressed air. Not sure if Honda uses those but most Detroit based cars certainly do. – zipzit Apr 27 '16 at 19:05
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Many manufacturers will recommend insertion of a pin to unclog a windshield sprayer.
It doesn't always work but is definitely worth trying before buying.
