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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Windshield fluid discharger thing.

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does anyone have any suggestions on how to unclog/clear up those little windshield fluid shooters?

Sorry for my lack of car lingo, but you know what I'm getting at.
Old Mar 14, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Maus
anyone have any suggestions on how to unclog/clear up those little windshield fluid shooters?
Pointy end of a safety pin or a small needle.
Old Mar 15, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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pin should work - depends where the clog is though I suppose. They're easy to take out - just pop the hood and undo the hose. and I think they're just called nozzles
Old Mar 16, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Windshield washer reservoir, windshield squirters, windshield wiper motor, windshield wipers......... what are those??
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Windshield washer reservoir, windshield squirters, windshield wiper motor, windshield wipers......... what are those??

"They are parts that necessitate the cleaning of your windshield sir, but that's not important right now"

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"They are parts that necessitate the cleaning of your windshield sir, but that's not important right now"

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Shirley, you can't be serious?
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Any luck Maus? A sowing pin should to the trick. If not, you could take them off and maybe soak them in CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) remover for a few hours. Not sure if it would damage the appearance of the plastic nozzle though.
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Oh yeah, and once the pin is in and has cleared the nozzle out, you can use it to rotate the ball and reaim the nozzle too (if needed).
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Shirley, you can't be serious?
Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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compressed air might also work
Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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I'm sure you could always buy new (used) ones from fanaticrock for $cheap.
Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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we in the automotive community refer to those correctly as the "sprayer"
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Alcohol injection for your windshield?
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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a pin will work fine. i just paid 12 bucks each for new ones at the stealership a year ago, cuz the lil ricer who had my car before me had those :gay LED light up ones.
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=546453
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Shirley, you can't be serious?
I am...and don't call me Shirley.
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