A good view of the road situation through the windshield of the car allows the driver to drive safely in heavy traffic conditions. Therefore, the condition of the windshield should be given proper attention. Meteorological precipitation and temperature differences outside and inside the passenger compartment impair the transparency of the glass, negatively affecting the safety of driving. Dirt from under the wheels, stuck insects, snow and streams of rain from the outside of the glass should be removed as soon as possible by a cleaning system consisting of front and rear window washers, a tank with an anti-freeze liquid.

Operation of the fan-type windshield washer nozzles

Serrated windshield washer nozzles are a more recent and fashionable development of the water supply system on the glass, compared to the classic water spray nozzles. They have their own peculiarities of application, the knowledge of which will allow motorists to more consciously approach the choice of one or another type of nozzle.

Serrated windshield washer nozzles - positive and negative sides

The main distinctive 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, in contrast to jet nozzles that supply a stream 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 the quality and speed of glass cleaning.

The advantages of a fan-shaped windshield washer nozzle include:

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

The disadvantages of the fan-shaped glass wetting method include:

Short-term deterioration of visibility when the injectors are working

• After droplets of liquid are sprayed onto the windshield, visibility of the road is lost until they are swept away by the wipers. This can be annoying for some drivers, which is why they are abandoning fan nozzles in favor of jet nozzles.
• Serrated nozzles are more prone to frosting than jet nozzles. In the conditions of the Russian North, they can work flawlessly only with the use of a special heating system.

Selection of fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles

Jet and fan nozzles

The ideal case is to buy branded injectors designed for use on that particular car model. Today, many manufacturers produce such original nozzles for a specific brand and model of car. In addition, there are also universal types of fan nozzles that can be adapted for use on different makes and models of machines. In some cases, it is possible to carry out minor modifications.

Universal fan injectors are products numbered 30655605 and 7845009010 in the Volvo and Ssang Yong car parts catalog. The former are used as standard injectors on the Volvo S80. Both products are absolutely identical in design, but differ in price. "Korean" is almost twice cheaper than "Swede". But the Volvo nozzles are considered more prestigious. Both of them can be used on other brands of cars, in particular on "Daewoo", "Subaru", "Toyota", "Mazda" and so on.

An alternative option may be Toyota injectors 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 a product from the catalog, you should repeat the order twice to get two nozzles per car. To replace your standard jet nozzles 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

Selection of wiper check valve

The standard design of the washer may not have a check valve, which is designed to prevent fluid from draining from the hoses back to the tank when the suction pump is turned off. The valve ensures the continuity of the liquid supply, especially at the moment the pump is turned on, since air does not enter the pipelines through the nozzle openings. The valve is a conventional spring-loaded ball that closes the nozzle orifice when there is no 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 movement of the wipers relative to the moment of water supply. The liquid must have time to pass through the hoses from the reservoir to the nozzles before the wipers start working.

Universal non-return 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 the fuel system under No. 2108-1156010-01. You can also use imported valves, for example, for Volvo brands - part number 30896546 or for Toyota brands - 85321-26020. As an alternative, it is worth noting the use of a ready-made tee with integrated check valve for Mitsubishi - part number M850641.

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

Installing fan-type windshield washer nozzles

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

• removing the upholstery on the hood, if installed, with a neat, break-free recess of the plastic caps using special tools or two flat screwdrivers;
• dismantling the buffer foam rubber pads attached to double-sided tape (new tape will be required for their reassembly) and detaching the cover on the plastic parts;
• disconnecting the pipes supplying liquid from the standard injectors;
• dismantling old injectors, which can be attached to the hood or frame using plastic clips or fastening nuts;
• connection of the branch pipe to the fan nozzles and their preliminary installation in their regular places without final fixation;
• connection of non-return valves to the washer fluid pipelines and injector nozzles, their reliable fastening;
• checking system performance and adjusting the direction of the liquid fan to the windshield;
• final fixation of the 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 trim, file or, conversely, build up the base of the nozzles using tools and rubber or plastic gaskets. As a result, it is necessary to ensure that the area of \u200b\u200bliquid splashing on the glass surface is maximal, but does not go beyond its limits.

On cars of the VAZ 2108/2109/21099 model, as well as VAZ 21013/2114/2115, conventional wiper nozzles with one channel are installed as standard. Their problem is that they have low efficiency, that is, the liquid is sprayed with one jet and does not spread well over the glass surface. This problem has already been solved on cars of the tenth series and above. Here, nozzles with several channels are installed, that is, fan-shaped. This allows the liquid to be sprayed on the glass more efficiently, which allows faster and better cleaning of the glass.

According to the author, such a problem can be solved literally in 15 minutes, it is enough just to have nozzles and have minimal technical skills.

Materials and tools:
- two nozzles (fan);
- two self-tapping screws (for attaching injectors);
- screwdriver with bit and drill.

Installation process of injectors:

Step one. Removing the standard nozzles from the car
In the photo you can see what the factory glass cleaner nozzles look like. They must be removed; for this, the hoses must be carefully disconnected from the nozzles. As for the hoses, they need to be pulled out.

Step two. Installing new injectors
The author installs the fan nozzles on the windscreen deflector. To do this, a hole must be drilled in the deflector. Next, the nozzle is attached to an ordinary self-tapping screw. In total, two nozzles are used, in order to understand where to install them, the windshield must be divided into two parts, and then each part must be divided in half again.

Step three. Connecting and checking injectors
Now it remains to connect the injectors and check. To do this, the fluid supply hoses must be connected to the nozzles. That's all, after that you can go to the salon and check how the injectors work.

If it happens that the liquid splashes at the wrong angle, this can be easily adjusted by placing the required number of washers under the nozzles.

Many car owners have thought about installing fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles instead of the standard ones. Serrated nozzles have a number of advantages, spraying water over a large area of \u200b\u200bglass, improve visibility, and this affects safety, and reduces the consumption of washer fluid. Why do we need fan injectors, what are their advantages and disadvantages, how much do fan injectors cost and how to choose them for your car - read about this in our article.

Serrated washer nozzles

What are fan washer nozzles

Recently, many car manufacturers began to install fan windshield washer nozzles on their models, which differ in that the supply of windshield washer fluid to the glass is carried out not by two or three separate jets, but by a front of small drops falling immediately onto a large area of \u200b\u200bthe windshield. The differences in the operation of the classic two-jet washer jets and fan-type ones can be seen very well in this video.

The same vehicle has both conventional injectors (left) and fan injectors (right) installed at the same time.

Serrated nozzles

Advantages and Disadvantages of Fan Windshield Washer Nozzles

If you have not yet decided whether you really need to install fan-shaped windshield washer 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 the selection of original injectors specifically for your car. Sometimes such injectors are supplied as an option or as an element of richer configurations.

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

The most common variant, which is replete with the news of the Internet, is the injectors from the Volvo S80, Volvo part number 30655605. Suitable for a variety of cars. There are examples of installation on Toyota, Subaru, Daewoo (and some Koreans), Mazda (3 and 6) and a number of others.

Serrated injectors Volvo 30655605

The cost is 350 rubles per piece.

By the way, there is much less information about this, but there is a very interesting and most importantly absolutely identical and not expensive option - this is Ssang Yong 7845009010. In fact, this is an exact clone of VOLVO 30655605 fan washer nozzles - accordingly, it will fit the same cars. The cost is 160 rubles per piece! as they say feel the difference.

fan injectors Ssang Yong 7845009010

Another good and very popular option is the Camry fan injectors (number 85381-AA042). Suitable for many cars, there are many positive reviews on the drive and the price is quite democratic (about 300 rubles per piece).

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

Almost all Mitsubishi models, except for Grandis, Pajero Sport, Pajero 4, Outlander XL, are suitable for injectors from the American Galant 2008. References MR300201 and MR300202. The price is about 400 rubles.

Installing fan washer nozzles

Installation of fan washer nozzles instead of standard jet nozzles, as a rule, does not cause any particular difficulties. Depending on the car model, the injectors can be installed both without additional modifications and with some nuances associated, for example, with the height adjustment of the injectors. On some vehicles the spray area can be very high. You can solve this problem by placing a seal or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back of the nozzle. Sometimes the lower part of the fan nozzle body turns out to be slightly wider than the previous jet counterparts. in this case, you will have to sharpen the body a little so that the nozzle fits into place.

What is needed to install fan nozzles

• set of fan washer nozzles;
• check valve;
• new hoses;
• tee.

Check valve selection

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

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

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

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

Check valve Toyota 85321-26020

Installation procedure for fan nozzles:

If the spray area of \u200b\u200bfan nozzles is very high or, on the contrary, too low, the only way to solve this problem is to put a seal or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back or front of the nozzle.

There are still questions. Do you want to add something? Leave comments!

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Choosing fan-shaped universal windshield washer nozzles

Maximum visibility is very important for any driver, which is why car manufacturers place great emphasis on the windshield cleaning process, which involves multiple 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 required level, which is why it is necessary to correctly select such important elements as injectors or as they are also called jets.

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

Types of nozzles

There are the following types of jets:

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

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

Washer nozzles, developed using modern technologies, differ not only in ease of use, but also in 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 nozzles, not a narrow jet, as in the case of jet models, falls on the glass, but a wide, finely dispersed stream that covers almost the entire "windshield". Other advantages include the following:

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

If we talk about the shortcomings, then motorists highlighted 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 enters the glass at once, the 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 for your vehicle. If we compare the fan nozzles of the VAZ 2114 windshield washer 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 car brand, but in this case the installation will be much more difficult.

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

Another alternative 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 the washer nozzles

The injector replacement process is the same for all vehicles. Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare new hoses through which the "wash" will pass. A tube that is used for aquariums works well for these purposes.

After that, you need to follow these steps:

1. Remove the upholstery and carefully pull out the plastic caps.
2. Remove the foam buffer pads. They usually stick to tape, so you need to prepare some fresh duct tape to reinstall them.
3. Detach the plastic covers.
4. Remove hoses through which fluid is supplied.
5. Remove the old injectors.
6. Connect the tube to the new jets.
7. Connect the non-return valve to the nozzles and pipes.
8. Check system operation.

When replacing standard nozzles, you also need to purchase a check valve that will not allow the fluid to "roll back", due to which the wipers often start working long before the cleaning compound appears on the glass.

Sometimes the new washer nozzles do not work as expected (the liquid pours too high or vice versa low, offset to the side, and so on), in which case additional adjustment of parts may be required.

How to adjust the washer jets

No specialized equipment or special skills are required to adjust the nozzles. All you need is a regular needle or safety pin. In order to figure out how to adjust the windshield washer nozzles, it is enough to understand that they have a spherical shape and rotate freely inside the plastic case. So just:

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

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

How to clean the washer nozzles

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

• safety pin or sewing needle;
• compressor;
• high volume syringe;
• soap and water.

Before starting work, it is recommended to check the level of the cleaning liquid 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 a soapy solution.
2. Connect the compressor, turn on the blowdown and apply high pressure to the jet.
3. If you don't have a compressor at hand, you can use a syringe into which you need to draw water.
4. Clean the holes with a regular needle or safety pin.
5. Insert the syringe into the nozzle and start flushing.

Of course, the compressor will be much more effective, but if the nozzles are heavily clogged and do not allow liquid to enter, then with the help of available tools you can at least temporarily solve the problem.

Another way is to leave the jets in soapy water overnight and try reusing the syringe or compressor in the morning. This will be useful in the case of particularly stubborn old dirt.

In custody

When installing universal headlight washer nozzles or windshield jets, try to adjust them in such a way that they spray liquid onto the glass surface without going beyond it. When choosing fan jets, try to give preference to those models that have been designed specifically for your car, this will save yourself time on installing elements.

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

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

In the event of rain or snow, the visibility of the environment through the windshield is reduced due to its contamination. 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 glass surface, cleaning it. It is imperative that the spray nozzles fall into the wipers area and do not obstruct the driver's view of the water jet. To do this, they need to be adjusted, and in this article we will look at how to do this.

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

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

• In Russian realities, where the air temperature fluctuates greatly and often turns out to be below zero, fan nozzles can become icy. To prevent this from happening, a special heating system is used;
• The spraying of antifreeze liquid by such nozzles occurs over almost the entire surface of the windshield. This is good in terms of the safety of the wipers and glass, but bad in terms of visibility. The driver almost completely stops receiving information through the windshield.

To ensure 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 the washer nozzles

All types of washer nozzles can be customized. They represent 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 nozzle, it is enough to have a simple needle with which you can gently turn them in the desired direction.

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

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Serrated windshield washer nozzles: how they work

Good visibility to the windshield has always played a leading role in the safe movement of a vehicle. And as you know, safety is important for absolutely all road users. The visibility is drastically reduced due to weather conditions such as snow, heavy rain, fog, and dirt on the windshield. A very common occurrence for active motorists is downed insects, of which there 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 entrusted with this responsible task are wipers, injectors and washing fluid.

In this context, nozzles, their positive and negative qualities, as well as possible options for installing a washer system for a car windshield will be considered.

What are fan nozzles?

Recently, many car manufacturers began to install fan-type windshield washer nozzles on their models, which differ in that the supply of windshield washer fluid to the glass is carried out not by two or three separate jets, but by a front of small drops falling immediately onto a large area of \u200b\u200bthe windshield.

Modern vehicles are increasingly equipped with fan-type windshield washer nozzles. Tuning enthusiasts are familiar with the injectors of a number of Volvo cars. These are the most common and popular injectors that have proven themselves well.

But there are also alternatives. For example, the concern Toyota of business class, which also has the ability to offer injectors 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 issued twice.

Advantages and disadvantages of fan nozzles

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

Advantages of fan nozzles

More even delivery of washer fluid over virtually the entire windshield area. This allows the wiper blades to clean the glass more efficiently by sweeping the first sweep of the already wet glass rather than smearing the dirt.

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

The risk of scratching the glass during dry running of the wiper blade is reduced.

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

Disadvantages of fan nozzles

Serrated nozzles, due to the design features, are more prone to freezing in frost. This is why fan nozzles with heating are often used.

A large area of \u200b\u200bglass to which washer fluid is supplied can lead to loss of normal visibility for some time, even if the glass is clean.

Choice of fan-shaped nozzles

The first and easiest option is the selection of original injectors specifically for your car. Sometimes such injectors are supplied as an option or as an element of richer configurations. If original fan injectors 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 variant, which is replete with the news of the Internet, is injectors from the Volvo S80, Volvo part number 30655605. Suitable for a wide 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 not expensive option - this is Ssang Yong 7845009010. In fact, this is an exact clone of VOLVO fan washer nozzles - accordingly, it will fit 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 apiece. Almost all models, except for Grandis, Pajero Sport, Pajero 4, Outlander XL, fit injectors from the American Galant 2008. References MR300201 and MR300202.

Selection of wiper check valve

The standard design of the washer may not have a check valve, which is designed to prevent fluid from flowing from the hoses back to the tank when the suction pump is turned off. The valve ensures the continuity of the liquid supply, especially when the pump is turned on, since air does not enter the pipelines through the nozzle openings. The valve is a conventional spring-loaded ball that closes the nozzle orifice when there is no fluid pressure.

The system can also be used without a check valve. Then it is necessary to provide for a mechanical or electrical circuit for delaying the start of movement of the wipers relative to the moment of water supply.

The liquid 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 Lada models 8 and 9. You can also use imported valves, for example, for Volvo brands or Toyota brands - 85321-26020. As an alternative, the use of a ready-made tee with a built-in check valve for Mitsubishi is worthy of attention.

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

Features of mounting fan nozzles

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

You can solve this problem by placing a seal or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back of the nozzle. Sometimes the lower part of the fan nozzle body turns out to be slightly wider than the previous jet counterparts. in this case, you will have to sharpen the body a little so that the nozzle falls into place.

What do you need to install fan nozzles?

To replace standard nozzles with fan-type nozzles, you need to buy:

A set of fan-type windscreen washer nozzles;

Check valve;

New hoses;

Tee.

A check valve is required if it is compatible with the washer fluid supply system on your vehicle. Its task is to ensure a stable pressure in the system and prevent fluid from flowing 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 to the fan nozzles of the washer without delay. Only one valve is needed and is installed in front of the tee. If we put it in front of each nozzle, it will reduce the force of the jet.

A Toyota washer valve is fine. Cost - 20 hryvnia.

Installation procedure for fan nozzles

Raise the bonnet and remove the trim, if any.

Remove the fluid supply tubes from the injectors.

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

Connect a non-return valve if not provided.

Install the fan washer nozzles in their original places. Modify if necessary.

Connect the fluid supply hoses to the injectors.

Adjusting the fan washer nozzles

Serrated windshield washer 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 \u200b\u200bfan nozzles is very high or, on the contrary, too low, the only way to solve this problem is to put a seal or two or three layers of electrical tape under the back or front of the nozzle.

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Factory fitted windshield washer jets do not always clean the surface properly. They quickly clog, and the efficiency itself leaves much to be desired. The best option is the fan-shaped windshield washer nozzles.

Serrated windshield washer nozzles

What are their features? How to choose these parts for your car? What mounting features are worth knowing about? Let's consider these points in more detail.

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Serrated nozzles are distinguished by a more perfect design, implying a "drip" distribution of liquid over a larger area of \u200b\u200bthe windshield, which provides quick and effective cleaning of the surface with wipers. In contrast to products of the jet type, where the supply occurs in 2-3 jets to a specific place.

Pros and cons of fan-type windshield washer nozzles

Before buying and installing fan-shaped nozzles, it is important to study their features, positive and negative qualities.

The advantages of the correct nozzles include:

1. Effective removal of dirt from the glass surface. Thanks to high-quality spraying, wipers can more easily deal with dirt, dust and even dried insects.

2. Complete treatment of the windshield, thereby reducing the risk of scratches. In the case of jet nozzles, the wipers travel a certain distance over dry glass.

3. Reducing the consumption of washer fluid. When operating a car in the cold season, you have to buy an anti-freeze - a special fluid that can withstand low temperatures. Serrated nozzles allow you to reduce the consumption of expensive composition and save money in your wallet.

4. The wipers move on a wet surface at the first stroke. As a result, dirt is better removed, rather than smeared on the glass, as is usually the case.

Disadvantages of fan nozzles:

1. After feeding the liquid through the nozzles, the glass is covered with many small drops. In this case, visibility deteriorates until the moment the wipers pass the first cycle. This feature tends to annoy car owners who prefer jet nozzles. We must not forget that the loss of control of the traffic situation, even for a split second, can lead to an accident.

Windshield jet nozzles

2. Fan-type jets freeze faster in the cold. This is why it is important for car owners living in the northern regions to think about heated nozzles.

Rules for choosing rolling windshield washer nozzles

The best option is to buy original jets that are suitable for a specific vehicle. A large number of firms are engaged in the production of such products, so choosing a jet for a specific model and brand is not difficult.

If the original part could not be found, an alternative is available - universal fan nozzles. Their peculiarity lies in the possibility of mounting on a whole group of brands and models of vehicles. In extreme cases, minor design improvements may be required.

Alternatively, purchase jets from the manufacturers Volvo or Ssang Yong (catalog numbers - 30655605 and 7845009010). Choosing between two types, Korean brand details can boast more versatility. Their advantages are low cost and the ability to install on a whole group of cars - Mazda, Toyota, Daewoo and others.

How to choose a check valve?

The factory design of the washer device often does not include a check valve. The task of the mechanism is to protect the working fluid from draining back into washer reservoir at the moment of removing power from the pump. At the same time, the valve ensures continuous cleaning of the windshield. Structurally, this is an ordinary ball with a spring that blocks the outlet from the nozzle in the absence of pressure.

Check valve

It is allowed to use fan nozzles without installing a valve. But in this case, an alternative solution is required - a delay in the movement of the wipers in relation to the fluid supply. It can be organized in two ways - using an electrical circuit or mechanical devices. Thanks to this alteration, the washing composition travels the distance from the container with the liquid to the nozzles until the wipers start working.

The following types of valves can be used:

• Check valves for VAZ-2108 or 2109.
• Foreign production (for Volvo or Toyota).
• A ready-made tee with a valve from Mitsubishi.
• Check valve from the aquarium compressor. The advantages are reliability and efficiency.

The device is for sale in a pet store. Here you can also purchase a piece of silicone tubing to create nipples. Such a product can withstand elevated temperatures and has a large resource (even in comparison with factory tubes installed on VAZ).

How to mount fan nozzles?

Contrary to popular belief, installing fan-shaped windshield nozzles is straightforward. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Remove the upholstery (thermal insulation) mounted on the bonnet (if any). Be careful not to break fragile plastic caps. Pull them out with a special tool or with a pair of screwdrivers.

2. Remove the foam pads that are held on the double-sided tape (you will need a new piece during installation).

3. Discard the covers on the plastic elements.

5. Dismantle old devices. They can be held to the frame or bonnet using plastic mountings or nuts.

6. Install fan nozzles (without fasteners) and lead the branch pipes to them.

7. Connect the check valves to the piping and nozzles and then fix them.

8. Verify that the unit is operating normally and that the spray drops onto the windshield. Secure the jets.

Video for installing fan nozzles.

Please note that fan-type windshield washer nozzles for VAZ cars or other cars often require adjustment after installation, but they do not have a tilt angle (it seems that there are now adjustable nozzles, who knows, write in the comments).

To change the angle of inclination, height or direction, it is worth adjusting the base of the jets by using a notch, trimming or building up the base. This may require special plastic or rubber gaskets. It is important that, as a result of the adjustment, the liquid covers the glass and does not go beyond its boundaries.

Maximum visibility is very important for any driver, which is why car manufacturers place great emphasis on the windshield cleaning process, which involves multiple 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 required level, which is why it is necessary to correctly select such important elements as injectors or as they are also called jets.

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

Types of nozzles

There are the following types of jets:

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

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

Washer nozzles, developed using modern technologies, differ not only in ease of use, but also in 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 nozzles, not a narrow jet, as in the case of jet models, falls on the glass, but a wide, finely dispersed stream that covers almost the entire "windshield". Other advantages include the following:

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

If we talk about the shortcomings, then motorists highlighted 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 enters the glass at once, the 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 for your vehicle. If we compare the fan nozzles of the VAZ 2114 windshield washer 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 car brand, but in this case the installation will be much more difficult.

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

Another alternative 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 the washer nozzles

The injector replacement process is the same for all vehicles. Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare new hoses through which the "wash" will pass. A tube that is used for aquariums works well for these purposes.

After that, you need to follow these steps:

1. Remove the upholstery and carefully pull out the plastic caps.
2. Remove the foam buffer pads. They usually stick to tape, so you need to prepare some fresh duct tape to reinstall them.
3. Detach the plastic covers.
4. Remove hoses through which fluid is supplied.
5. Remove the old injectors.
6. Connect the tube to the new jets.
7. Connect the non-return valve to the nozzles and pipes.
8. Check system operation.

When replacing standard nozzles, you also need to purchase a check valve that will not allow the fluid to "roll back", due to which the wipers often start working long before the cleaning compound appears on the glass.

Sometimes the new washer nozzles do not work as expected (the liquid pours too high or vice versa low, offset to the side, and so on), in which case additional adjustment of parts may be required.

How to adjust the washer jets

No specialized equipment or special skills are required to adjust the injectors. All you need is a regular needle or safety pin. In order to figure out how to adjust the windshield washer nozzles, it is enough to understand that they have a spherical shape and rotate freely inside the plastic case. Therefore, simply:

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

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

How to clean the washer nozzles

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

• safety pin or sewing needle;
• compressor;
• high volume syringe;
• soap and water.

Before starting work, it is recommended to check the level of the cleaning liquid 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 a soapy solution.
2. Connect the compressor, turn on the blowdown and apply high pressure to the jet.
3. If you don't have a compressor at hand, you can use a syringe into which you need to draw water.
4. Clean the holes with a regular needle or safety pin.
5. Insert the syringe into the nozzle and start flushing.

Of course, the compressor will be much more effective, but if the nozzles are heavily clogged and do not allow liquid to enter, then with the help of available tools you can at least temporarily solve the problem.

Another way is to leave the jets in soapy water overnight and try reusing the syringe or compressor in the morning. This will be useful in the case of particularly stubborn old dirt.

In custody

When installing universal headlight washer nozzles or windshield jets, try to adjust them in such a way that they spray liquid onto the glass surface without going beyond it. When choosing fan jets, try to give preference to those models that have been designed specifically for your car, this will save yourself time on installing elements.